How do you make a cup with Alpine Start sticks?

Open one stick into a mug, add hot water and stir. Each stick is portioned for a single cup, so no measuring is needed.

Is it good for camping and backpacking?

Yes. The sticks are light, need no gear beyond a mug and hot water, and leave no grounds to pack out.

It is more convenient per cup and uses arabica beans, but a jar gives more servings for the same outlay and lets you adjust strength.

Yes. It is plain instant coffee with no added milk, creamer or flavoring, so it fits a vegetarian diet.

It is a mild medium roast. If you like bold, dark coffee, use less water or consider a dark-roast instant instead.

Eight, one per stick. That suits occasional or travel use more than daily heavy drinking.

At Walmart, for $9.99, as of our latest check.

$9.99at WalmartChecked Nov 10

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