[Highbeam]

I am a caffeine/coffee addict. One full 10 cup pot per day but no caffiene after noon. I actually drink caffeine free soda after noon. In bad situations such as when on a fishing trip or vacation or during some other emergency when coffee is not being brewed I have stooped to caffeinated soda pop for my fix. Without the fix I will be nursing a headache for sure.

You can buy coffee bags which are like tea bags but coffee. These work pretty well. Good for emergencies. Microwave the water in your cup.

Instant coffee granules are actually quite good and I keep some leaded and unleaded crystals on hand since sometimes even an evening cup of joe is good but I don't want the caffeine.

I have brewed gallons and gallons of cowboy coffee using the cold water trick (never heard of eggshells!!!) to drop the grounds to the bottom somewhat. Keep a close eye on a pot of water and grounds boiling. It will boil over and make a mess. Do this on a fire, rangetop, or even a hot woodstove.

This caffeine addiction is a weakness. I admit it. A weakness. But Oh so good.