02822 Stainless Steel 6-Cup Electric Coffee Percolator

I switched from drip coffee makers to this and I am VERY happy I did. It takes up way less space, is super easy to clean and makes MUCH better coffee. No filter needed, too. I highly recommend this percolator if you want to add simplicity to your coffee routine.

Recently I was looking for a totally plastic-free way to make more than one cup of coffee at a time. Currently, there are no automatic coffee makers available that fit this stringent requirement. Most plastic-free setups are single-cup pour-over or require stovetop use, and I’ve got those already. Enter this tiny electric percolator. I already own a couple of larger vintage percolators and use them from time to time to make quantities of coffee when needed. However, some or all of those percolator parts are aluminum. I own a steel stovetop percolator, but for daily use, I wanted something I could fill, turn on, and let do its thing without me having to hover or add water or monitor it. This is a great percolator for one or two people who might use 12-15-oz to-go mugs. The total amount of water at the “6 cups” level is about 26 ounces after brewing (I know; it’s weird coffee math). Coffee snobs and people who make profits off of selling more coffee beans for wasteful brewing processes (I am looking at you, cold brew) will tell you that percolated coffee is horrible because the same water perks though the same grounds a few times and the oils aren’t “extracted” from the brew. Don’t listen to them. Perked coffee tastes better than anything else I’ve had, even those fancy, $6, coffee shop “pour over” brews. I like bitter and cloudy. It makes me feel alive! Maybe it’s because I am a child of the seventies and I was raised on percolator (and boiled/cowboy) coffee, but percolator brew tastes richer and more full-bodied, and, most importantly, it can be much more economical to make. One level tablespoon per cup seems to work with almost any grind. “Percolator” grind is coarser than drip, which might waste more beans, but you also won’t get grinds in the bottom of the pot or your cup if that really bothers you. What with coffee being a tropical, imported bean from which we are losing trees and carbon sequestering, making an economical pot of coffee should be a priority, and not wasting precious, imported beans seems logical. Not to mention the aforementioned quest to go plastic-free as possible for morning beverage-making. You can get paper filters that fit these percolators, and this machine comes with a few of those. That paper bit will filter and capture some of the oils and grounds that make percolator coffee objectionable to some people. The filter basket works just fine, though, without them. Most commercial grinders at stores still have a “percolator” setting, and you can grind beans at home slightly more coarsely if needed. I find that a regular, pre-ground drip grind works fine in this pot, though. I know. I am utterly barbaric! Cleanup of this pot is easy and the innards can be machine-washed. I expect this thing will still be perking long after I am gone, assuming we still have a viable power grid in the 2100s. If not, my ancestors can use my stovetop percolator over an open fire. Assuming they can get the beans, that is. Enjoy your coffee while we still have access to it, fellow Westerners!

Today was my first time using this Presto 6-Cup Stainless Steel Percolator, and I was quite impressed with the results. I filled it up to the 6-cup level, added 3 level measurements of ground coffee, and was very satisfied with the taste and how hot it was. My Cuisinart coffee maker broke down a couple of days ago, and now was my chance to replace it with stainless steel, avoiding all plastic contamination. So far, I am very happy with this Presto stainless steel percolator and will update this review if needed. I will play around with the measurements to make it a bit stronger, which is my preference, but I must say that I was really happy with the results after using it for the first time! I had plenty of unbleached coffee filters left, so I was able to use them by pressing down in the middle, which made a hole in the filter, and the filter was then able to be folded over as well. I saw a few coffee grinds at the bottom of the percolator after I finished pouring the last cup of coffee, but found no grinds in the coffee itself. I didn't time it, but from start to finish, the coffee took under ten minutes to brew before the light came on. Pouring was easy and there was no leakage whatsoever. I would definitely highly recommend this percolator! And also, to my pleasant surprise, it was not noisy at all! Just regular brewing sounds, but nothing crazy like the old percolators from years ago. I highly recommend this Presto Percolator! Addendum: I find this percolator works best with using less than 6 cups of water, as it allows me to use the same amount of coffee I would use for 6 cups, but gives me a bolder, stronger taste. When I fill it to 6 cups, I find there are more coffee grinds in the coffee and at the bottom of the pot, when I add more coffee to make it stronger.

Love the pot so far. The 4 instead of 5 stars is because the “cups” measurement is just wrong. Maybe for a little girls tea set cups it’s accurate but not a typical American coffee mug. I fill the pot to the top of the #4 cup marker each morning and I get 1 1/2 coffee cups of coffee. The smaller pot is great for one or two people who want a cup or cup and a half each, but it’s definitely not going to yield 6 cups of coffee. Pro tip, I’ve discovered you don’t need the filters and the best ratio of coffee=~1 tablespoons per cup using the pots scale. In other words I put 4 tablespoons of ground coffee in the grounds holder and fill it to just at the #4 line in the pot and the coffee is perfect. Cheers

I’ve been having fun with this little guy and really like it. It brews in just a few minutes and keeps the coffee hot without boiling for a long time. And the coffee has a fuller flavor than drip. Some tips are: 1. Use a percolator grind. That’s bigger than drip and smaller than French press if you grind your own, or about 3/4 of the way to coarsest. If you buy packaged ground coffee, you’ll need to use a paper filter as the grounds (which are meant for drip) are too small for the metal mesh and a lot more slip through and continue to stew in the coffee after perking making the coffee bitter; you’ll also lose some of the oils that give perked coffee its full flavor. I think not using a filter sets is apart from a drip method. 2. The cup size says “about 5 ounces” but that’s deceptive. The 6 cup mark lets you fill it with 28 ounces of water, or 4.66 ounces before brewing. That’s already small but you lose some water to the grounds. Filling the water to the 2 cup mark and 3 tablespoons of grounds produced 9 fluid ounces of coffee, or 2 4.5 ounce cups. To get 2 12 ounce mugs,, I filled it a bit over the 4 cup mark with 5 tablespoons grounds and got just under 18 fluid ounces for 2 9-ounce fills. This was perfect for adding cream and sugar. 3. It’s about the same size to store in my cabinet as my OXO single cup drip maker, and that does not include the box of filters or a kettle for heating water. For someone struggling with small spaces, this little guy is perfect. So I’d recommend this pot for someone who wants to brew at most 3 smaller/2 larger mugs of coffee or a small mug and a small to go container for the road or who is going true retro with smaller cups and saucers. If you want a percolator for larger amounts, buy the bigger version. Plus the pot has to cool between uses to brew properly so brewing multiple pots doesn’t work well. Get a long skinny brush to clean out the inside of the stem and the spout every few uses. I’m old enough to remember that it was the rancid buildup in a percolator that turned people towards tepid Mr. Coffee.

We have purchased three of these coffee pots. All have the same problem in that we love the pot but it will not produce consistent results. Sometimes it makes excellent coffee and other times it is so weak that it is almost clear. There is nothing you can do to produce drinkable coffee every time. Our only solution has been to check the results after each pot is brewed. If it is too weak, then pour one cup of coffee. Carefully remove the top cap and the grounds cover. Slowly pour the freshly brewed cup of coffee into the top of the grounds and let it drain through into the pot. Replace the covers. Test. You'll find that you now have an excellent pot of coffee! It's a bit crude and inconvenient and you need to be careful to use a towel or other protective item to prevent possible burns. However, this will solve your problem.

Presto & percolator companies at large do not tell you the benefits of modern percolators. 1 - They double as kettles. This particular model stops running immediately after hitting boiling temp, perfect for tea and other coffee brewing methods. 2 - This means your coffee gets made at a near-boiling temp, which is recommended by most coffee lovers, vs. cheap machines maxing out at 175. 3 - With no filter needed, they are super easy to clean. 4 - This gives me quality coffee at 1/4 of the price of something like the OXO brewer at $200. Personally, I like the taste of this better. I didn't care for the overly clean almost "chemically" taste of that coffee, you might as well have tea at that point. That machine is no longer used. Long story short, I've tried all sorts of brew methods, from Mr. Coffee to V60's. Only thing I haven't tried is the Aeropress. This delivers a cup closest to a French Press, which also happens to be the tasiest way of brewing (to me). I use medium ground coffee (both Dunkin' brand and better whole beans from the local Black Hills Coffee Company), and don't use any paper filters. I don't have an issue with this, so I'm not sure why it would be a requirement other than a little ground/sludge in the bottom of your percolator. I have ground the whole bean a little coarser, but being a French Press lover some sluge/grounds really don't bother me, I've come to appreciate them. It's probably 90% as good tasting, which is more than good enough for me in the morning. I plug this in, and the light comes on while I'm doing other things. I do have simpler tastes. I can definitely tell a difference between whole bean & pre-ground coffee. I'll still drink both without issues. So for me, this is fine. If your tastes are more descerning, then you'll be spending a heck of a lot more for something better.

I started using this around October 1st 2025. I didn't have experience with a percolator, but I was trying to get away from plastic coffee machines because the hot water touches the plastic and I don't want that stuff leaching into my body. I find this kind of machine finicky to use but that's not at all why I'm giving it one star. It's hard to see the lines inside, but I do always find them. I have to use my felt sense to get that tall stick in the right spot in the center of the percolator. Then I have to use my felt dense to get the basket inside the hole of the stick. Then I have to use a funnel to get the coffee in the basket properly, and I use 1/4 cup measuring cup to put in the funnel, so both my hands are anoyingly busy using this. Then I have to shake the funnel around the basket to make sure the coffee gets evenly distributed inside the basket, then I shake the basket around a little bit to level it/make sure the coffee really is evenly distributed.... then you put the top of the basket on, then you have to close the lid of the machine and make sure it's closed properly and securely. It's all a bit of a pain in the bum but I was willing to forgive that because.... This made the best coffee I've ever had. strong!!! my husband and i loved it. Until February 23rd 2026. Not even 5 months. The coffee came out very weak and watery (search the reviews for the word watery and you'll see a lot of people having the same complaint) - I saw the lid partially popped off, so I figured I must have made a mistake even though I was sure I heard it shut completely as always, just as it's always done as I've been making it everyday. We tried again (having wasted coffee and new creamer).... Watery again. More coffee wasted. more creamer wasted. My husband thoroughly cleaned it to make sure nothing was clogged. When I put the top on this morning I noticed it wasn't going on right (unusual) so I pushed in the levers on the side of the top - it closed perfectly. I thought maybe that was the source of the problem but no. the coffee was super watery again. then i read the reviews, searching te word watery, and i see i'm not the only one with this problem. far from it. For $60 I literally expect this to last at least 10 years. I have a lot of kitchen equipment I've had for that long.... Even my grandmother's blender is over 50 years old. I rely on coffee to function - I have a medical condition, I can't find the right dose of medication yet to fix it and coffee helps me be able to just even function at all throughout the day. I haven't been able to function yesterday or today without coffee. i don't appreciate wasting money, wasting coffee, wasting creamer, wasting my time. I don't know if Amazon will refund me... I really don't want a replacement for this because people report that this machine has this problem. Really go search the reviews. If I had written this review even two weeks ago I would have given it a five stars because it made great coffee. But a device going kaput so relatively quickly is completely unacceptable.

うん十年ぶりに再購入しましたが、やはり電気ポット型のパーコレーター はテンション上がるなー（笑） 前に使ってたパーコレーターより、コチラのは少し小ぶりで可愛い感じで、逆に使い勝手が良いです。付属のコードは短めですが、個人的には長くて余るより◎ 着いて早速使いましたが、立ちこめるコーヒーの香り、コポコポとコーヒーが沸く音、ピカピカで美しいステンレスのフォルム… つい眺めてはニンマリ、なんかワクワクする〜（笑） また毎朝の楽しみが出来て嬉しいな、もっと早く買えばよかった〜 (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

Es una compra que deseaba hace tiempo y no me defraudó, prepara un café en su punto de caliente con un sabor de las cafeteras antiguas de calidad q habia en casa de las mamás. Este tamaño es ideal para preparar cafe para tres en tazas medianas a grandes sin tener q dejar restos o volver a preparar de cero otra tanda sin tirar lo que quedó. Fácil de limpiar y enfria rapido una vez desenchufando. Tengo de 6 tipos de cafeteras diferentes pero creo que esta será de mi diario❤️

Conosco questo tipo di caffettiera da molto tempo, benché non sia diffusa in Italia, ma ne cercavo una che fosse completamente priva di plastica e che non fosse troppo grande (non mi serve a niente una da 12). Avendo visto in alcuni video su internet che i percolatori elettrici sono molto più rapidi di quelli tradizionali, ho voluto provare acquistando questo prodotto, che - seppur fatto in Cina - è spedito dagli Stati Uniti. Innanzi tutto voglio sottolineare che i tempi di consegna indicati, benché lunghissimi (quasi tre settimane), sono stati rispettati e che il prodotto è arrivato integro e senza difetti; in condizioni meno ottimali la scatola, ma accettabili. L'unica cosa che migliorerei da questo punto di vista è la tracciabilità del pacco ed i dettagli sulla spedizione, se via aerea (come credo nel mio caso) o via mare. La caffettiera è arrivata confezionata bene e con tutti i suoi componenti. L'unica cosa cui fare attenzione è che essa funziona con il voltaggio domestico americano a 110 V, pertanto l'uso di un adattatore non è sufficiente per adoperarla in sicurezza sulla nostra rete domestica a 220 V; la cosa è segnalata nella pagina de prodotto, ma la scrivo comunque per maggiore sicurezza. Per poter adoperare in sicurezza la caffettiera è necessario un trasformatore da acquistare a parte (se già non lo avete), come mi ha confermato il venditore su specifica mia richiesta, in tempi anche piuttosto brevi. Quindi, dopo avere acquistato un trasformatore ed averci attaccato la caffettiera, com'è questo caffè? Ottimo! La confezione include dei filtri di carta da utilizzare nel cestello metallico del percolatore, ma personalmente non amo questa soluzione, preferendo inserire direttamente il caffè nel cestello. La macchina si attiva appena collegata alla presa di corrente (del trasformatore!) senza fare rumore né accendere alcuna spia; dopo pochi minuti l'acqua inizierà a "percolare" (gli anglofoni dicono "perking") e continuerà in automatico finché il caffè non sarà pronto, a quel punto il meccanismo si ferma da solo e si accende la spia che indica il mantenimento di calore che dura mezz'ora lasciando la caffettiera attaccata alla presa (ma non ho mai sfruttato questa funzione). Il caffè viene caldo, profumato, con la giusta intensità; non ho riscontrato squilibri nell'estrazione né sentore di bruciato, davvero buono! La quantità indicata dalle tacche (a proposito: la macchina prepara minimo 2 tazze) corrisponde a circa 350-400 ml, cioè due tazze da cappuccino per ogni tacca, per un massimo di 6 tazze; se siete di quelli che bevono intere tazze di tipo "mug", tenete conto che un mug corrisponde a circa due tazze da cappuccino e regolatevi di conseguenza. Per quel che riguarda la quantità di caffè da mettere nel cestello, io consiglio un cucchiaio da tavola di caffè macinato medio-grosso per ogni tazza (quindi, se mettete acqua fino alla prima tacca, due cucchiai da cucina), ma potete regolarvi voi a seconda di quanto lo vogliate intenso. Per la pulizia, se usate acqua minerale in bottiglia praticamente non si formerà calcare, in ogni caso consiglio solo di sciacquare con acqua tiepida l'interno e di lavare solo con acqua i singoli componenti, facendo molta attenzione a non bagnare gli elettrodi alla base dell'apparecchio. Se dovesse essersi formato dello sporco dovuto ai caffè o del calcare, un giro di percolazione con acqua, bicarbonato e un cucchiaino di aceto di vino bianco dovrebbe bastare. In definitiva, un oggetto bello, funzionale, che prepara un ottimo caffè e che, benché richieda molto tempo per arrivare in Italia dagli Stati Uniti, è arrivato integro e funzionante.

Una cafetera de gran calidad, el producto sale verdaderamente caliente. Su estética es exelente, hay dos tamaños de este producto.

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