Do you like this Percolator over others? Trying to decide if I should go with this instead of automatic drip coffee pot. Does this taste better?
294011
We bought this percolator because we live at a high altitude, and water boils at a lower temperature here. The percolator makes stronger coffee than the drip pot.
294012
Yes. The coffee machine works quickly and produces a clean, crisp cut of coffee. You can leave it plugged up and keeps coffee hot and fresh, not Scorched.. Easy to clean. Have enjoyed very much.
294013
I've been using mine for about a month and the coffee is far superior to drip and Keurig style coffee makers. Using drip I always tasted the paper filter, and K-cups are plastic and the coffee seemed stale at times. With the percolator I grind the beans rather coarsely to keep sediment out of the pot. Plug it in and 5 minutes later I have a wonderful cup of freshly ground and brewed coffee. Can't wait to serve our holiday guests from this perk.
294014
For years did drip coffee makers and read where percolators were better for good coffee! I agree 100% - a percolator is much better than a drip and will never give up my percolator.
294015
I prefer this coffee pot over drip models, and I have had many drip pots for many years. Drip pots never were hot enough for me, this pot keeps the coffee hot for as long as you want, no auto shut off. As far as taste many prefer a regular pot to drip. I think the coffee tastes great.
294016
I like the taste a little better than the automatic drip. I like my coffee a little stronger too. The Percolator takes up much less space, another plus!!
294017
If you like the taste of coffee in a drip coffee pot you will love the deep taste of coffee made in a percolator. Its not just hot water dumped over the grounds its boiling water so it gives the deep taste to coffee.
294018
I prefer my coffee made in a percolator. I like the taste better and the fact that the coffee is nice and hot. It seems to me that unless you are using a commercial grade drip machine, the coffee never gets to the correct temperature. This percolator makes excellent coffee, in my opinion.
294019
I absolutely prefer a percolator over a drip... this is a good coffee pot... we could spend ever so much more money for a percolator or a press but this pot is a good daily coffee maker.
626260
Hey. I am kind of new at this too, but, the percolator setting in the grocery store coffee bean section seems to work fine. I buy whole beans and use the machine for grinding. I think any medium fine grind will work great. I love mine! Judy
395705
It's my understanding that it brews better but harder to use since the coffee squirts everywhere. I like it because I can place my cup directly underneath for a better brew, more crema. I will admit that I use it rarely, but have used it.
1239464
It doesn't exactly taste the same. The smallest size will give you a more robust or stronger brew. But to be honest we use the large setting and it tastes like a standard cup of coffee, not weak like you might think. I use the small cup when I mix or blend two diffetent kcups like coco and French roast.
1422460
I use a French press to make my concentrate and it works well. As has been noted I also filter mine through a paper filter to catch the fine stuff. I have had coffee from the Toddy and Filtron and noticed no difference in taste. If it makes you feel better to spend $30, $40 or $50 on a special piece of equipment go for it but I think it's unnecessary.
313267
Yes you can! And it would be stong, but it would be better with the percolator style coffee pot then an Automatic Drip Coffee maker style...
1520674
I have the 12 cup which is very good and have not had an issue with drip or leaking. However, I have now problems with the swing arm making a lot of noise as it was going to crack. I do not intend to get another one if this breaks. Otherwise, it makes very good coffee as I have the better brew option of the additional" aroma" button.
752710
I have tried different grounds and they all come out absolutely great. I use a drip basket filter in the basket since the store bought grounds are smaller than the holes in the built-in basket. Just center it and carefully poke a hole in the filter and you can use any size grounds. I am never going back to a drip maker. This coffee pot is fantastic.
179906
I own this percolator and LOVE it ! It is stainless inside and out. Hope this helps. :)
1146591
I'll have to brew another pot. I just sat down after turning it off, which I have become accustomed to doing. I will say that it brews excellent coffee and I would never make that feature a reason for not purchasing it. I use less than the recommended coffee when brewing.
763936
Yes, it is an electric percolator. The coffee is wonderful. I do cut my own filters for it when using the regular coffee made for regular coffee makers that drip the coffee, which is finer ground. You can either grind your own, or buy the coffee filters, and cut them round, with a hole in the center, and put that in before the coffee grounds. I use regular paper towel and cut little round filters of my own. This will solve your problem of grounds.Grounds or not, it makes the best real coffee tasting coffee ever. Karen Macey
2160406
This is a percolator-type coffee pot (and as an aside, the 1-cup per minute advertised rate is pretty close), and as such heats water until it is hot enough to 'perk' up the tube and then condense and drip over the ground coffee which you previously placed within the basket at the top of the unit. This water, after passing through the ground coffee returns to the lower part of the container and mixes with the water there and is "re-perked" (if you will). As such, the longer the coffee 'perks', the stronger the coffee. So, the short of it is: Yes, you CAN take the coffee out anytime during the perk cycle, but the sooner you do this before the coffee is "done", the weaker the coffee that you put into your cup will be. If you were to do this near the end of the normal cycle, I doubt that you would taste the difference. If you do this 15 minutes into a 110 minute cycle, you will have little more than lightly colored hot water in your cup. No other damage, though...
1520675
I have the 12 cup brewer and love it. It is my second one as my previous one quit working after many years of service. I love the 'aroma' button as it brews coffee better. As for pouring out of the glass pot, if I pour water into the water channel too quickly, it will over pour and spill - must pour slowly and through the center of the spout, as with any coffee pot. I don't have spills pouring coffee unless I am in a hurry and pour quickly. Hope this answers your concerns. Would I purchase this pot again! Most definitely as I feel it is better than any other one out there.
1520671
we only used ours for a couple weeks. I thought I could taste plastic. Ended up odering a percolator coffee pot and we love it
1547507
Cheesy? No. Do I feel like a jerk using it? No, and it makes the best cup of coffee. Does it feel cheap? Only slightly, and it doesn't look cheap. It has lasted longer than a cheaper version I purchased at the same time, and both got equal use.
2185118
It's just a little percolator. You use ground coffee, then set it on the stove and let it boil a while. I didn't use it much though because the part that holds the coffee is too small and you have to boil it a long time to get any flavor at all with that small amount of coffee in there. It's stashed under my sink right now.
2233528
Thanks JJLet me know how you like the A10.Now the question is, how are you grinding your beans? I have a Baratza Vario and I am also very happy with it. Occasionally grinds will stick in the basket due to static, but overall pretty rock solid. They have the new Vario that doses by weight; wish I had it. When I use my Chemex or Hario pour overs, I weigh out the beans and water. If you haven't tried a pour over, it's an inexpensive investment which brews excellent coffee.Happy brewing my friend...