Customer Reviews

Presto 02822 6-Cup Stainless-Steel Coffee Percolator

5 star:		(52)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(8)
2 star:		(7)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

I originally purchased this percolator to throw in my suitcase for business and vacation travel because I can't stand those funky hotel coffee brewers and cheap single-serving coffee packets. But, this Presto percolator is such a fast brew, the coffee is so much better, and it is so easy to take care of, that it has become my daily brewer, even when I am home. There are no gaskets to remove (stove-top espresso makers), there is nowhere for mold to build up (have you ever looked at the area where the coffee comes out of the electric coffee makers after a few days?), and all of the parts are stainless steel or plastic. Plus, it doubles as a teapot while traveling; just wash it, add water, and plug it in! In less then 5 minutes, you can have a hot cup of tea in your hotel room. The parts are all solid, sturdy, and fit together perfectly, too.

I originally purchased the 12 cup version of this percolator and liked it so well that I bought the 6 cup to take to work. It makes a wonderful cup of coffee - hot, smooth, and the perfect strength. Yes, there can be sediment - sometimes there is and sometimes there isn't - but it's not a deal breaker to me. I've learned that if I let it sit for a few minutes when it's finished perking before I pour my first cup that if there is sediment, it will sink to the bottom. Then, if I don't completely drain every drop from the pot, there isn't any in my cup.

Because I already had flat bottom 4-cup paper filters for my drip maker, I used these instead of purchasing the more expensive percolator filters. Simply poke a hole in it for the stem and the damp paper will wrap around the stem and seal the hole. This has worked wonders for grounds and sediment.

There is nothing like the happy sound of coffee perking and that delicious aroma every morning.

I highly recommend this coffee pot and would purchase it again. Actually, I guess I already have. ;o)

We were tired of replacing our Faberware coffee pot every 6 months because of the plug breaking (where it connects to the pot). So we searched. I threw out my drip pot...the coffe was too weak. I am a very big fan of the "Olde Fashioned Perked Coffee." This Presto seems to be perfect. The plug fitting into the coffee pot seems to be well made. I made the first pot of coffee without the thin paper that is suggested for the grinds. The coffee tasted fine, the aroma delicious. It does take a little longer to brew than the Faberware...almost seven minutes...yet it's worth the wait! (I will be plugging it into a timer so that I don't have to wait at all!) Better pouring design also...you don't get any coffee grinds at the bottom of your cup, and pours very smoothly. I don't know the temperature of the coffee..I just know what I like. The coffee is hot enough so that when I add my milk it's still hot and pleasant. It has a great "body"...not just tinted water like some others. The price was inexpensive compared to other coffee makers out there. Thank you Presto!

***It's 6 months later...and guess what... the darn plug that fits into the coffeemaker broke...we are hunting for another coffee pot again...

holy cow !! throw out the mr coffee drip pot. i have been searching for years to make a good cup of coffee at home and finally this is it. percolators have been around for years and the thought never even crossed my mind until i saw this pot on amazon.com.this pot is made of good quality stainless steel and the perfect size for one or two persons and the difference in the taste is night and day.i am sure with a name like presto whose company has been around for years this coffee pot will last forever.. i searched every where for a pot and saw it everywhere but not for the price i paid on amazon and i got free delivery.i find it very hard to beat amazons prices anywhere else and i dont have to leave home to shop and most times shipping is free..im hap hap happy with this percolator it works great and the coffee is goooood also.. i highly recommend this percolator...

Never using a drip machine again! Coffee so hot and good, like you pay premium prices for at a shop. No more luke warm sludge. More cleaning involved than a drip, and 6 cups is really 3 mugs, so just right for only 1-2 people. Also takes about 6 mins. for 1 cup and about 12 mins. for full 6 cups. You won't be disappointed if you're just sick of lukewarm junk from your drip machine

This seemed to be well made... and thats where it ends. As another reviewer noted.. what is the little well that the perc tube sets in made of ??? ....no way its stainless steel, and thats why I bought this. As other reviewers also noted, this makes a weak cup of coffee and I've had percolators before, so this isnt me not knowing how to use one. Twice as much coffee as a drip and still weak. I grind my own coffee and tried different kinds to no avail. As another reviewer noted also, this is kind of tricky to put together, I mean, could you have just given us maybe a quarter inch more tube ...geesh. I tried keep this but it got to be so annoying I had to return it. On another note, I did look at the Farberware one at Macys and did notice that the inside was ALL stainless steel and not a problem to put together like this thing. Too bad, it did look kind of cool and seemed to be well made, but in my household, its performance that counts and the Presto didnt make the grade... NEXT !!!!!

Ok, so it does eventually turn off, but it boils for over a minute before it shuts itself down. The automatic turn off feature is one of the reasons I bought an electric kettle. Other than that, it works as expected, pours out well and looks good on the counter. Just don't leave it on and leave the house!

This is just what we were looking for as we love to perc coffee and our old one gave out after many years of use. This one arrived on time and in great shape. Thanks.

Purchased this percolator after reading all the positive reviews. I've been using Farberware for as long as I can remember, but in the last few years they don't last very long, and got tired of getting/returning them every 4-6 months. The Presto is even worse than the Farberware! The coffee was weak and cold! Do these companies realize that their products are not what they used to be? They are charging the same prices but the products are substandard. Why do they continue to make them in China? I will have to start using a stove top percolator again.

After reading the instructions, I assembled my coffee percolator and plugged it in. I found the enclosed filters a bit confusing so I thought I'd try it without them. It made a nice strong cup of coffee with some residue at the bottom of the pot, which I think would be remedied by using a filter or a coarser grind of coffee.