So this is what I have found as a working solution

Boil about a quarter cup of water. It must be as hot as possible.

Add a heaped tea spoon or two (depending on your preference).

Let it steep for a few minutes, the filter/sieve.

You end up with black liquid as indicated.

I top mine off with hot milk.
That's it. That is what is working for me.
Thanks for the tips.

10 Comments
teft@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 1y
You should buy a chemex or french press. Much better results than cowboy coffee.
nicgentile@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 1y
I have a French Press, but I like cowboy coffee.
DocMcStuffin@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 1y
There are steep and release brewers like the Hario Switch and Clever Dripper. If you want to branch out.
Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz · 8 pts · 1y
Once you run out of this ultra-charred-roast, consider trying some light-roast next time. IMO dark roast requires milk to cover the bitter notes, whereas light-roast is perfectly fine without any milk.
ComradeMiao@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 1y
What ended up being the problem? :)
nicgentile@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 1y
Quantity, and heat. Plus not using water to extract. Milk doesn't cut it in this case.
ComradeMiao@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 1y
Glad you solved it! Enjoy
rutrum@lm.paradisus.day · 4 pts · 1y
Thanks for sharing your brewing method. I had never considered this, and based on the last post, a lot of people don't either. I'm glad you got it tasting the way you like!
fritobugger2017@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
Thanks for the update. Have you ever tried a Vietnamese phin brewer.
nicgentile@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
No. Never heard of it. Will look out for it. Thanks