How to use a Stovetop Percolator

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If you want that perfect cup of coffee, try using a stovetop perculator.

Stovetop Percolators are not as popular as they use to be, with the convenience of brewed coffee in the matter of just a couple of minutes with today’s modern-age coffeemaker. In this post, you learn how to use a stovetop percolator to brew a delicious & rich coffee!

How to use a Stovetop Percolator & coffee mug

The coffeemaker I had was great for grinding beans to make that fresh pot of brew, but over time coffee was tasting bitter no matter how many times it was descaled. It got to be more trouble than it was worth when I just wanted my morning cup of brew.

How long should you percolate coffee?

For 8 -10 minutes, but it also depends on the desired strength level, you’ll want to percolate coffee for. Also, It’s important to keep even heat during the percolator process, if you don’t you will have a bitter-tasting coffee.

What is the best coffee to use for a stovetop percolator?

A medium roast is best. The dark roast will taste bitter. Eight o’clock coffee is my go-to coffee, however, you can use your favorite blend for your percolator coffee,

How do you know when coffee is done?

The coffee will start to bubble every few seconds in the glass globe. If you see steam coming out of your percolator, it is too hot, so turn down the heat! Serve and Enjoy!

What do you need to make coffee in a percolator?

Coffee beans
Grinder
Measuring cup
Percolator

Why use a stovetop percolator

The coffee tastes so much better! They are easier to clean than your ordinary electric coffee makers and you don’t have to worry about minerals clogging up your percolator as it does in a coffeemaker.

A percolator will last much longer than an electric coffee maker!
Electric coffee makers won’t get the coffee as hot as a percolator will.
Coffee tastes so much better!
How to use a percolator?
Fill the reservoir up with the desired amount of cold water.
Place the tube & basket back in.
Add your desired amount of coffee grounds into the basket.
Place the spreader on the basket then snap the lid on.
Turn heat to medium. Once it starts to percolate, turn heat to medium/low then time it for 10 minutes. You do not want it to burn.
Pour the coffee & enjoy! Be careful, it will be very hot!

How to measure coffee for a stovetop percolator ?

1 tbs for every 8 oz of water.

For a full pot of coffee (12 cups), measure 3/4 c of beans then grind before adding to the basket

What is the best grind for percolator coffee?

A coarse grind is best for a Percolator brew.

Cleaning your Percolator

Clean your percolator after you have your fill of coffee by simply hand washing with mild soap & warm water. I use a thin brush to clean the tube.

Coffee is tasting bitter

If you find that your coffee is tasting bitter, you can use a vinegar & Dawn dish soap wash to rid any residue. A good soak for about 10 minutes will do the trick.

Fill a basin with hot water, add 1 cup of vinegar, and a squirt of Dawn dish soap. Place percolator & all its parts in the basin & let soak for 10 minutes. Then, wash & rinse well.

Can I save the leftover coffee?

Absolutely! We do this all the time. Store it in a mason jar and refrigerate & save it for later to make ice coffee.

Enjoy!

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Want to make delicious flavored coffee? Check out my friend Kyrie over at Healthfully Rooted Home for a delicious cozy winter coffee treat that is so yummy & sweet!

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