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The word “coffee percolator” was derived from the word “percolate,” which means “to cause a solvent to pass through.” The percolator is often used in camping and many outdoor activities.

A coffee percolator works by keeping the boiling water up through a tube, then poured on coffee grounds. This process is repeated until the desired result is achieved.

First put water in the carafe and follow it with coarsely ground coffee beans in the basket. The basket should be covered before heating the coffee. The basket is then used in order to keep the coffee dry, from being deposited inside the container. The glass top determines the amount of coffee done. Once the process is completed, you can discard the coffee grounds.

Percolators have three versions, namely electric, stovetop and microwave percolators.
o Electric Coffee Percolator is the most common type using electricity. It gives out a more consistent brew by stopping it automatically when the coffee is done. It then switches to a warming mode when completed. An electric percolator has a built-in heating element that can be cordlessly used.

o Stovetop Coffee Percolators can cause over-boiling, and therefore a tendency to release the bitterness of coffee. This requires more careful usage.

o Microwave Coffee Percolator is more effective, using 42% less electricity.

Three of the popular percolators are the Faberware FCP412 Cup Percolator, Cuisinart 6-12 Cup Classic Electric Percolator Model PRC-12 and the MEDELCO PK008 8 cup Glass Stovetop Percolator

The two basic types of coffee percolators are the pressure type and the gravity type percolators.

Pressure Type

The pressure type is usually made out of metals that can be screwed together when used. It has three main sections:

o Lower Section – The water section.
o Mild Section – The place for the raw coffee grounds.
o Upper Section – The place for the resultant coffee.

Some versions of the pressure type have no upper section. The upper tube can be bent in order to deliver the coffee directly into the cup.

How it works.
The pressure type percolator is then placed on a heat source. If the water reaches the boiling point, a steam is formed. It creates a kind of pressure and forces the water into the coffee grounds through a tube. The mixture passes to the upper section for a concentrated coffee result.

Gravity Type

The gravity type percolator continually cycles the boiling brew through the grounds. It uses gravity to acquire the desired strength of coffee. The components comprises mainly of:

o A small chamber filled with water at the bottom.
o A vertical tube from the bottom chamber to the pot top.
o A perforated chamber with a coarsely grind coffee at the end of the tube.

How it works.
The pot is placed on a heat source with water. The water should be below the bottom of the coffee chamber where it can pass through the vertical tube over the perforated lid. The water is then seeped through the grounds, leaving the coffee chamber. It will drop back into the lower half of the pot and force it upward. The process repeats as it approaches the boiling point. Finally, the perking action stops.

Different types of coffee percolators are enjoyed with great popularity. It is the favorite brewing method that is both convenient and easy to use. Despite the different varieties that have fallen out with some coffee lovers, coffee percolators still offer a distinct brewing quality and nice aroma of coffee.

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Author: David Urmann
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Depending on your lifestyle and needs, there are many coffee brewing systems to choose from. Some of the best brewers are not necessarily the most sophisticated.

Many different types of brewers make excellent coffee and come in a variety of price ranges. For instance, you can get a French press or manual drip coffee cone for around $10 and make great tasting brew. They may take a little more time to deliver a fresh cup, but it’s a great tasting cup of Joe regardless.

Coffee Percolators

Anyone remember percolators? There are two models, the one you put on the stove and the electric model that you plug in and percolate. Neither makes a really good pot of coffee by today’s standards. The electric percolator makes a better brew than the stove-top percolator, simply because it doesn’t reach the boiling point. The optimum water temperature for brewing a good pot or cup of Joe should be just below the boiling point. The biggest problem with an electric pot is that in order to maintain a constant temperature, it continues to cycle through the grounds if you don’t remove them immediately, making a stronger, more bitter brew. If you want to preserve the fresh, rich taste of your coffee, you’ll probably want to dump that old percolator and use a more modern coffee brewing system.

The French Press

While not the quickest or most convenient method of making a couple of cups of coffee, the French Press is one of the best coffee brewers that you’ll ever use. Basically, it’s a tall glass jar with a plunger that filters out grounds with a screen. Simply put the coffee grounds in the press, pour the hot water in, wait 3-4 minutes, and then slowly lower the plunger to the bottom of the press. The grounds will be trapped at the bottom of the French Press and a rich tasting, fresh cup of coffee is ready to pour. I particularly like this brew with specialty coffee beans that I grind myself.

Coffee Drip Brewers

The drip coffee makers are the most used type of coffee brewing systems. Many people have both at home and at work. They are relatively simple to operate. Just put your coffee grounds in the paper filter in the filter basket, fill with reservoir with water, and push the on button. Most models will heat the water to the appropriate temperature, which will drip over the grounds in the filter and fill the carafe with fresh brewed coffee.

There is one disadvantage of using the drip coffee brewing system. Once brewed, the coffee in the carafe sits on a heating element to maintain it’s temperature and as the coffee sits in the carafe, cooking on this heating element, it becomes more and more bitter and stale tasting. If you’re going to use a drip coffee brewing system, you should make only enough at one time to drink within 30 minutes to an hour.

Single Cup Coffee Brewers

One of the newest additions to the home coffee brewing arena is the single-cup Keurig models that utilize a pre-filled K-Cup in a variety of strengths and flavors. This type of coffee brewing system is simple to operate, clean, and delivers a fresh cup of coffee in under a minute. This new innovative coffee brewing system deserves it’s own page, and there are excellent reviews on these coffee brewers at Coffee Lover’s Talk. There are also some great coffee recipes there.

Suzanne Bucciarelli is the owner of Coffee Lover’s Talk blog. Check it out for some great coffee making systems, coffee recipes and the latest coffee news and articles.

Author: Suzanne Bucciarelli
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