Percolator Archives - Talk About Coffee

April 1, 2026

Quick picks Roast: medium-dark to dark. Light roasts go bitter and harsh in percolators. Origin: Brazilian, Sumatran, and other low-acid...

March 31, 2026

Quick diagnosis Bitter coffee: grind too fine, perked too long, or basket left in after brewing. Fix: coarser grind, 4-8...

March 30, 2026

Quick decision matrix Buy electric if: you want set-and-forget operation, you brew daily, you’re serving 8+ people regularly, or you...

September 3, 2009

Presto 02811 – the honest reality It is NOT “100% stainless steel.” The marketing language is misleading. The perk well...

November 21, 2007

West Bend 42-cup Party Perk – the quick answers Filters: #4 cone-style or #2 round filters, with a hole cut...

May 15, 2007

Quick instructions (the short version) Coffee: 1 heaping tablespoon of coarse-ground coffee per cup of water (about 240 ml /...