How to Make Coffee with a Percolator

I’ve got a big, fancy coffee machine. But a few years ago I found a dusty old stovetop percolator in the barn and decided to clean it up and give it a try, I was instantly hooked.

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What is a percolator?

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Percolator Parts:

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Fill the reservoir with cold water. The point of percolated coffee is to heat the water slowly, so starting with cold water is best. I almost always make a full, 9-cup pot.

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Next, place the stem in the reservoir and fit the basket over top. Then place a filter on top of the basket.

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