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Stovetop Percolator Coffee

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.  I’ve since upgraded to a shiny, new stainless perc – but the old fashioned feel and flavor is all the same.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 10
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • cold water
  • 1 tablespoon coarse coffee grounds to every 8oz water For a full 9 cup pot of coffee, add about 2/3 cup grounds

Equipment

  • Stovetop Percolator
  • Coffee Filter

Method
 

  1. Fill the reservoir with cold water, using the hash marks to measure how many cups you'd like to make.
  2. Place the stem in the reservoir, and fit the basket over the stem.
  3. Place a filter in the basket.
  4. Add coarse coffee grounds to the basket. A general rule is 1T grounds per 8oz. water.
  5. Fit the basket lid over the basket and close the lid on the percolator.
  6. Slowly heat the perc over low heat until clear bubbles begin to rise and are visible through the knob, do not boil.
  7. Start the timer for 8-10 minutes at the sight of the first bubbles rising.
  8. Watch the percolator while it brews to make sure it never boils. If it does just turn down the heat a bit. A boil will be very loud, with bubbles rolling constantly. A steam will simply produce intermittent visible bubbles that turn brown as the coffee brews.
  9. After the coffee is brewed, remove the percolator from heat and remove the stem and basket before pouring.

Nutrition

Calories: 10kcal

Notes

I like to add cinnamon and nutmeg to my mug.

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