Elite GourmetEC008 Classic Stovetop Coffee Percolator, Glass Clear Brew Progress Knob, Cool-Touch Handle, Cordless Serve, 8-Cup, Stainless Steel

It percolates and makes coffee. The rest is up to you. I use freshly ground beans . I've timed how long it takes experimented with the amount of coffee I like for the cup of coffee I enjoy.One big tip I can share with anyone who doesn't have experience with this kind of coffee maker. You need to season it kind of like a cast iron skillet. Fill The basket and percolate it for a good hour. Let it sit all night with that strong coffee in there and from here on out just rinse it no need to scrub with soap and water.I do run a small brush threw the stem about once a week to ensure it doesn't get clogged up over time with buildup.With a little care this will be the last time you'll ever buy a coffee maker.I am the only coffee drinker in my house so I generally only make four cups but I can make 8 cups when I have company that may enjoy coffee. Keep in mind this is referring to 8 oz cups Most people drink almost if not double that amount in their morning coffee mug. That's something you should consider and buy the right size coffee pot for your household needs.It's not as convenient or time efficient as a drip coffee pot. But in my opinion and taste and those are very subjective to each person with that in mind , this makes a much better cup of coffee and worth the extra effort to me.From the time I start till I'm pouring my coffee in the cup including grinding the beans is about 20 min.I set a timer and its ready when I go out the for work.Also you should let it sit a few minutes before pouring so any grounds that sneak through the basket settle to the bottom and will not end up in your cup unless you pour the last little bit in it,If you use a coarse ground coffee you don't need a filter so in my opinion this gives you a much better cup of coffee because the filter takes away some of the oils that add flavor to your coffee. But if you're happy with store-bought already ground coffee, get the filters that they sell for these and it works just fine.After reading through some of the negative reviews ones that says this makes a horrible cup of coffee that is 100% user error.I did see reports of the electric one leaking keep in mind I am reviewing the stove top versionOne lady said the glass on top broke there any number of reasons for this but I have not had any issues with mine possibly she got a cracked one?A few people stated that the handle caught on fire or melted I think this would really be subject to the size of your burner or possibly an electric burner If you had a larger diameter circle of fire or heat than the outside diameter of your actual coffee pot this could very easily be an issue.So use a little caution and place your coffee pot so the handle isn't directly over flames reaching around the pot or heat traveling straight up from an electric burner to the handle. With a gas stove this could be circumvented with placement as well as not turning the heat up so high that the circle of fire is bigger than the coffee pot.Someone said the experienced wobble as if the metal was probably too thin and it didn't work right for them I'm guessing they had it on a electric burner?I have not experienced this on my gas burner.People also mention the metallic taste one person even said hopefully after a few uses and washings that will go away that will not go away if you do not season your coffee maker.From what I saw The majority of bad reviews for this coffee maker come from user error on the opinion based on lack of experience with this type of coffee maker. I am not saying this is the best one ever made It is a moderate priced stove top stainless steel percolator.The one I received the build quality was fine It does what is designed to do. If you say your pot makes crappy pasta chances are you are just not good at cooking pasta take a little time and learn how to do it right and you will enjoy it.

I’ve been using this beast daily for a year and a half. I clean it every few months by boiling water in it and adding baking soda. It practically looks brand new. I followed the instructions for correctly installing the glass perc indicator and have had no issues with the glass breaking or exploding. When I clean it, I loosen and gently retighten to make sure it’s not on too tight.* This only holds 7- 6oz cups, not 8, but it’s perfect for me because I drink 2-20oz travel mugs.

Purchased this 8-cup percolator several months ago after looking for a replacement to an old Mr Coffee drip-style coffee maker and looking to avoid products using plastic components ( tubing & filter baskets typically ) coming in contact with hot water, and in food cooking in general that is becoming an increasingly greater health concern for people these days. You don't need to be a part-time "Barista" to learn how to use an old-style percolator coffee maker, but it's clearly not a "set it and forget it" proposition like most popular drip-style machines marketed for home use.

Works well, but takes longer than other percolators I have had in the past to brew the coffee.

This perculator is great. I was tired of drip coffeemakers, it seemed like the coffee was never hot enough, and they constantly needed cleaning, running vinegar through them to clear them out. So, I ordered this little perculator, and since I have a gas stove, I'll always have fresh coffee if the power goes out, like during a hurricane. I also ordered the filters that go in them. It works great, and the coffee is so smooth. It's easy to clean too. If you long for coffee from the old days in a perculator, then this is for you.

It's the best percolator I have ever owned. Makes the best coffee. I wish it was bigger. The quality and design is perfect.

This is an updated review. I now give Elite Gourmet a 1 star. I ordered a spring on May 28th and have yet to recieve it. Customer service writes nice responses to my inquiry’s with the excuse they have had a flood of orders and are sorry for the delay. I suspect that is a canned response as some version of this has been the same response to all my inquirys regarding shipment time frame. I cannot use this coffee maker without the spring. The recommended spring from Amazon did not fit. This sucks. I would absolutely NOT purchase anything from this company.It was good until it was not. This percolator comes with a small spring and will not work without the spring. Unfortunately, the small spring went down the drain/Insinkerator (my fault).. The replacement spring costs $9 without shipping and the one recommended on Amazon did not fit. if I had to do this again, I would purchase a stovetop percolator without a spring….they are available and cost less money.

I like this because I can control how long it percolates and how strong coffee will be - can’t do that with automatic electric. But I still use automatic when I’m in a hurry.Love this had a glass top and can see coffee percolating. Rey good quality pot!