To be fair, the glass knob is actually very thick. It’s thicker than all the other knobs on my 9 camping percolators. But even so, Coleman recommends not screwing in the glass perking knob too tightly, I think because it expands when it gets hot. I find that loosening it by an eighth to a quarter turn is good, this gives the knob a little bit of wiggle room to expand when hot. Half a turn is a bit too much for me because I don’t like it too loose.
The handle isn’t heat-resistant, so it gets really hot after percolation. Also, it’s not a comfortable handle for such a heavy pot. But I found that using a cloth around the handle really increases comfort and cuts out the heat.
For brew time, I looked at the time to first perk, which is the amount of time it takes for the water to start boiling.
So, I tried 10 cups of coffee instead, or 60 ounces, and the Coleman Percolator did not boil over.
When I tried brewing just 3 cups of coffee or 18 ounces, my “brew” definitely did not look like coffee. This is because there wasn’t enough water to go up the stem and spread over the grounds. My 32 grams of coffee grounds were not fully used.
Coleman 12-Cup Stainless Steel Percolator Review – Brewing, Capacity + More
What is a Coleman coffee percolator?
Coleman coffee percolators have been long loved and used by coffee lovers all around the world. A brand that started off manufacturing lanterns more than a 100 years ago, is now one of the best sellers of coffee percolators worldwide. With a 12-cup capacity, this stainless steel device has a base, a tube, basket and a basket lid.
What is A 12-cup coffee percolator?
With a 12-cup capacity, this stainless steel device has a base, a tube, basket and a basket lid. This lightweight and convenient coffee percolator takes your hassle away when it comes to coffee brewing, specially for outdoor trips where you need easy-to-operate and easy-to-clean devices.
How much Coffee do you put in a percolator?
After the first few brews, you’ll get a good idea of how much coffee you need for making percolator coffee. In general, use 1 tablespoon of coarsely ground coffee per cup of water to make a strong brew. For a weaker brew, use 1 teaspoon per cup. How long do you let coffee percolate in a percolator?
How do you use a coffee percolator?
For electric percolators, plug the unit in and heat the water following the manufacturer’s directions. Step 4: Perk! Percolate the coffee for 7-10 minutes, depending on the desired strength. Remove the percolator from the heat. Using oven mitts, remove the coffee grounds basket and discard the spent grounds.