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.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 10kcal
Equipment
- Stovetop Percolator
- Coffee Filter
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
Instructions
- Fill the reservoir with cold water, using the hash marks to measure how many cups you'd like to make.
- Place the stem in the reservoir, and fit the basket over the stem.
- Place a filter in the basket.
- Add coarse coffee grounds to the basket. A general rule is 1T grounds per 8oz. water.
- Fit the basket lid over the basket and close the lid on the percolator.
- Slowly heat the perc over low heat until clear bubbles begin to rise and are visible through the knob, do not boil.
- Start the timer for 8-10 minutes at the sight of the first bubbles rising.
- 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.
- After the coffee is brewed, remove the percolator from heat and remove the stem and basket before pouring.
Notes
I like to add cinnamon and nutmeg to my mug.
Nutrition
Calories: 10kcal
