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Farm Kitchen:  Does anyone use a Percolator to make their coffee?  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 11:28:30 AM
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So, I'm at my mom's, and I notice that she has eliminated her shiny red Mr. Coffee--she told me she "just hates it!", and decided she'd rather dig up the stainless steel percolator someone bought her for a wedding gift (ahem, 37 years ago)...And I absolutely love it-it makes a nice cup of coffee, and takes up NO space. Easy to clean, easy to set up. See, I have the smallest kitchen known to man, and I'm trying to get things OFF the countertop. I thought about the Black & Decker under the counter pot, but read many, many terrible reviews so I gave up. So, what about a percolator?
Does anyone use one? Can you tell me what you like about them/don't like about them? We usually drink coffee only on the weekends because I get some at work and so does Jus (they freshly grind theirs...bah!), so it makes sense to have something on a smaller scale..but it still functions for company, right?
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 12:05:33 PM
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I had a percolator many many moons ago, then when coffee makers came out, it was just easier. I don't know if they even make them anymore? I don't remember a differance in taste from one to the other, but I make really strong coffee, so maybe that is why, lol.
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 12:23:13 PM
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They do, Teresa...but they're REALLY expensive!!! The ones I've seen are at Kohl's for $99.00 (a Farberware one). My mom also has one that she bought that goes on the stove (a glass one) because of some crazy recipe for coffee that someone's mil in Wisconsin made (in 1972)...I don't know, had an egg in it or something, and you could only use this glass percolator for the burner. So she ran out and bought one and never made the coffee...so it's still in the basement :)
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 12:53:13 PM
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I got one in a box of miscellaneous at an auction for $1.00 (the whole box) and a couple of weeks ago when my drip coffee carafe was in the dishwasher which was half way through the cycle, I decided to use the percolater.
I used the same grind of coffee that I use for my drip coffeemaker, (because that's what I had) and it came out fine. I think if you have a choice you could grind it a little coarser. I actually think I like the flavor a little bit better, but maybe that's just in my mind. The only thing about it is that because it is an older appliance, it doesn't turn itself off after a period of time like my other one does, so I have to be careful to remember to turn it off when I've had enough coffee.
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 1:00:22 PM
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Thanks, Brenda...that's what my mother said. She just has to remember to unplug it. If I take the one that you can use on a burner, it shouldn't be too hard to remember, and I guess it would work the same way.
Good job on the auction box :)
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 1:16:24 PM
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The burner ones are tricky as to get the brew right you really don't want to boil the water. The electric pots are great I loved my Corning Ware electric pot The cord was lost in a move and I never could get a replacement. When I had mine I had a timer for turn on and off so I could have coffee when I first got up and it would turn itseld off too.
I would like to find another one some day.
When I am in a hurry now I use a French Coffee Press I like it too.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #273 |
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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
843 Posts
Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639
MO
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 1:21:24 PM
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LOL!!! I didn't even realize right away that you meant a percolator that plugs in. I thought you meant one that goes on top of the stove. I use a metal coffee pot when I go camping, stick it right in the coals, makes the best coffee ever. I don't think they are very expensive (I know mine wasn't). You can usually get them in the camping section of most stores.
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 1:26:31 PM
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I had read that, Diana....I'm glad to hear such good reviews of them, though, both old and new. I'm thinking that it might just be a good idea to get the one over at Kohl's on a good sale day. It's equal to the coffee pot in cost, and like I said, just doesn't take up as much space!
Thanks, Sarah...will be getting one for camping, too, as we were just given a backpack and frame for our little one! Off we go!
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 1:35:35 PM
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I don't use a percolator anymore because it makes the coffee too bitter. Coffee goes up the tube and back down through the grounds again and again. To much bitterness for me!
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country lawyer
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 3:52:50 PM
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| I love percolator coffee, but I like do my coffee strong. I still have an old one I pull out every now and again. I can't remember why I don't use it every day! |
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homergirl1957
True Blue Farmgirl
111 Posts
cathy
tieton
washington
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 7:13:21 PM
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i really like my stainless steel insulated french press. works great for camping as you just have to boil water. have heard lots of good things about percolated coffee.
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gramax18
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Elinor
meeker
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 9:17:50 PM
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I use a percolator (electric) all the time. I got it at Sears last year. I think it was about $40.00 or $50.00. I like it because it gets the water hot enough to make real good coffee. I also have a stainless steel one that I use on the stove. They both make the coffee about the same. The ss one I let it start to perk then turn it down and perk for 5 minutes ( I time it).Then move it off of the burner.
Enjoy your coffee.
Elinor
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Sheep Mom 2
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sheri
Elk
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 10:14:13 PM
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I don't know if this is true or not but I read an article a while back(I don't even remember where) that the oils and acids in french press and unfiltered percolated coffee isn't all that good for you. I know my parents used one forever but I really liked the dripped coffee better. Has anyone else ever heard anything about that? My grandmother would always put a paper towel in the percolator basket like a coffee filter before she put in the coffee.
Blessings, Sheri
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dutchy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 12:07:08 AM
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my grandma always used one!!I loved looking at the glass thingy on top to see the coffee "perculate" lol. mom also had one for years, till it broke I guess. Then we had the coffee makers.
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mellaisbella
True Blue Farmgirl
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melanie
living on Anne of Green
Gables land
Canada
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Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 04:26:42 AM
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I have been wondering about this myself....I think I'll check out yardsales and get one cheap to see if I like it or not
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 05:35:50 AM
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That occurred to me last night, too, Melanie, to check at yard sales. I think, though, at this point, I'm pretty determined to do it--I do like my coffee on the strong side, but my mom's tasted just like it did in the regular pot (just right :))
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 05:38:33 AM
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I love Percolated Coffee! I think the flavor is really good. We rarely use our coffee pot because I am married to a coffee snob who roasts his own coffee and has an espresso machine :) We occasionally sit by a fire outside and percolate some coffee (and have some pie too!). I would have to say that percolated is my favorite way of having coffee along with using a French press :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2009 : 7:07:54 PM
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I love my percolator! I think my fiance bought it at a sporting goods store. (Sportsman's Warehouse)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
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aunt boby
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
toby
polo
illinois
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 1:39:49 PM
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I bought my first percolator from my bf's mothers garage sale and it died after about six months but that was long enough to be hooked. So I broke down and bought a Cuisinart percolator two years ago and I love it. It is easy to clean and does not take up much counter space. I also hope I am being a little greener by not buying coffee filters anymore.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 2:03:39 PM
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I do use our percolator from time to time. I prefer the percolator, my DH does not.
We compromise.
Marly
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 2:07:45 PM
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We love our percolator. Been using this one for several years now. Do not own a Mr. Coffee. Makes the best cup of coffee, but we also roast and grind our own beans. We really like our coffee.
Tammyb
Sisterchick #541
Live to leave a legacy
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
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Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 4:38:50 PM
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Jonni...this morning at a rummage sale (a coffee house was going under) I picked up a glass 1950 retro coffee percolator for $3.00!
I cleaned it up with vinegar (what else) and proceeded to make the best coffee I have ever made...and I don't make coffee I go to the gas station and get it  I actually pulled up a chair and watched it worked (sad-I know)...I was going to give it to a girlfriend of mine who has been looking for a glass one for quite sometime...but maybe I'll keep it!  |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
4439 Posts
Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 11:16:34 PM
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Percolators are all I grew up with. When I think of them it reminds me of being at home, listening to my dad get up to go to work, and starting the "coffee pot". You could it start to perc and then get that wonderful aroma of coffee. I'm going to try and find one!
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Tanna
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tanna
Fort Worth
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 19 2009 : 07:06:51 AM
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Jonni,
I have seen several percolators at a local antique mall recently. They were all inexpensive. Would you like me to price some for you? Maybe take a couple of pictues? I'd be happy to pick one up and ship it to you if there is one in your price range. Some were very cute too. I almost bought one but we have a french press and a small kitchen and not enough room for both.
Let me know. I can go to the antique mall today.
Tanna |
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palmettogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
571 Posts
sue
camden
south carolina
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 05:37:40 AM
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| hi everyone! i've been so busy building the new house and living like a gypsy with various relatives till it's done....anyway!!....i bought a percolator years ago at a garage sale for $1.00...the thing lasted 7 years! it did make the best coffee and what i liked most about it was that it was good and HOT! (i was living in new jersey at the time with those winter mornings.) we then "moved on" to the drip coffee makers, (mostly cause that's what we received for christmas gifts, etc.) now days we use the french press......i have not heard anything about the oil causing problems, but it doesn't sound that unbelieveable to me. i do like french roast/very strong coffee though. have a great day!! |
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Farm Kitchen: Does anyone use a Percolator to make their coffee? |
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Does anyone use a Percolator to make their coffee?
