Made from luxurious stainless steel. Makes 4 to 12 cups of rich, flavorful coffee automatically; a cup a minute. Signal light tells when coffee is ready to serve. Attractive, traditional styling - ideal for table service.
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Product Details
Product Length:
13.1 inches
Product Width:
9.7 inches
Product Height:
6.2 inches
Product Weight:
3.4 pounds
Package Length:
12.8 inches
Package Width:
9.5 inches
Package Height:
6.2 inches
Package Weight:
3.5 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 436 reviews
Features
Brews great-tasting coffee-rich, hot, and flavorful
Makes 2 to 12 cups of coffee as fast as a cup a minute, then keeps it piping hot automatically
Easy-pour spout and traditional design provide elegant coffee service anytime
Luxurious stainless steel construction for easy cleaning and lasting beauty
Made of durable stainless steel including the filter basket and perk tube; Signal light indicates when coffee is ready to serve
Customer Reviews
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258 of 260 found the following review helpful:
A Couple of Tips Aug 29, 2008
By zygr First of all, the reason we bought this is because, in general, percolators make great tasting coffee. They can turn even the worst quality beans into a good cup of coffee. Initially, the Presto lived up to our expectations. And after doing the following, it is once again making great cups of coffee.
Tip #1 - Grind your coffee using the appropriate setting.
After some usage, we would at times get a mouthful of grinds. We realized it was important to use the percolator setting on the coffee grinder at the supermarket. Since then, an occasional coffee grind finds its way into our cup.
Tip #2 - Clean the filter basket with a brush.
Despite cleaning the pot before each usage, the coffee was gradually getting weaker each day. We then realized that the holes in the bottom of the filter basket were clogged. We could not unclog them using a sponge so I started poking each one individually with a toothpick before deciding there was no way we would have the time or patience to do it every day. So, we tried a brush with plastic bristles and, within seconds, the basket was completely unclogged. So, we bought a small brush with a long handle and use it to clean the filter basket and the bottom of the pot.
126 of 129 found the following review helpful:
Simplicity May 02, 2007
By M. Mcdaniel
"coffee lvr"
I've used every type of coffee maker around. I look for all stainless- that means NO plastic or aluminum contacting the water----this has been a great product for me--I love perked coffee. When I'm not using this I use a Cona glass vacuum maker--- I'm a purist about materials and coffee making. Presto has been the most reliable of all my electric percs. It's all stainless.
96 of 98 found the following review helpful:
Sure beats the other brands Jan 19, 2007
By Valdenny I thought my Hamilton Beach percolator was decent for the price, I even wrote a review about it in December, 2006. One week later, this 1-year old coffee maker was barely keeping the coffee hot. Then I visited my son in Alaska at Christmas and noticed that his 6-yr old Presto percolator was still delivering great, hot coffee in record time. I returned home, ordered my Presto 12-cup percolator and am highly impressed. It's lighter, easier to load, easier to pour, easier to clean, perks ultra-fast and makes a great, hot cup of coffee. Because of its lighter stainless steel pot, it cools down faster if you want to make a second batch of coffee right away. (We make two pots and pour the first batch into a thermos for back-up when company comes) Based on its performance, I'm surprised the price is so reasonable.
55 of 56 found the following review helpful:
Presto! Coffee with Flavor Feb 28, 2009
By G. Burnell I am a coffee drinker, and have been for decades. I have tried most systems out there-French Press, Filters of all kinds, stovetop espresso pots, etc. Of all of those, French Press makes pretty good coffee. But this Presto percolator extracts more flavor than any of them to my taste.
Here are some clues. The kitchen fills with the smell of coffee brewing. It's nice, and I haven't smelled that wonderful, welcoming smell in a long time. The coffee comes out rich and thick. For those of you that use cream or milk, you will still have a decent coffee flavor after the addition.
The pot itself is a fairly simple device. I am sure there is a micro-processor thermostat under the black base, but still a simple device. All parts are Stainless Steel. The pot, the basket holder, the basket and the basket top. No plastic touches the coffee. Parts, should they become damaged for any reason are easily available from the Presto site. But with reasonable treatment these are sturdy, workable pieces of coffee brewing goodness.
The brew cycle is regulated by the amount of water in the pot. I have tried making four cup, six cup, eight cup, and ten cup batches. Following the directions that come with the pot or that area available on the Presto site will yield weaker or stronger brews according to your taste. One just has to experiment a bit to get a feel for it.
The brew cycle ends with a flourish of percing. Then the light on the front goes off. Here's what they don't tell you. Wait another minute or so till the last batch of water filters through the basket, then open the top take out the basket top and then the basket and brewpipe. Pop the top back on. The coffee will stay hot for as long as you leave the pot plugged in. And at a good hot temp, too.
This holding part of the cycle is a double edged sword. Coffee definitely looses its full flavor after a while, but the coffee will stay hot for as long as the pot is plugged in. I recommend making several smaller batches over the day rather than just brewing a big one. That hassle aside, I haven't yet let the pot burn with no coffee in it.
All in all, this Presto pot brews a great cup of coffee in batches from four to twelve cups. Best purchase to my quality of life I have made in some time. Highly recommended.
41 of 41 found the following review helpful:
Hot Coffee? Yes ... and a mouthful of grounds Apr 27, 2010
By Curt in Phoenix First, I'll say that if you haven't had percolated coffee you need to give it a try. To me, it makes the best cup of coffee around. I've owned more than several Farberware percolators over the years. If you go through the reviews, you'll find that the Farberware percolator is notorious for eventually making cool coffee as it ages. I agree. All except one Farberware pot I have owned eventually lost its temperature control and it had to be replaced. On one the control went out immediately and would not percolate. I, like many other people who have reviewed the Farberware pot, was very unhappy about it. At the same time, it was the only pot that I could purchase locally, so when one failed I would replace it with another. So .. when the last Farberware went "kaput" I decided to do a little research and ended up purchasing the Presto 12-cup percolator based on the Amazon reviews. So far (after a few months use) it brews hot coffee and the coffee flavor is excellent. It brews quick. It is however much less substantial than the Faberware in terms of construction, and has a cheaper feel. However ... and this is a big however ... I can not make a pot of coffee without grounds floating all over the place! The last thing I need in a good cup of coffee is a mouthful of grounds. The basket lid fits poorly (terrible design compared to the Farberware) and to brew coffee without getting a lot of grounds is impossible. Had I to do it allover again, I'd go with Farberware with the understanding that it will need to be replaced in 3 to 5 years. It's too bad that here it is 2010 and no one makes a perfect, or near perfect, percolator.
based on 436 reviews
A Couple of Tips Aug 29, 2008
By zygr
Hot Coffee? Yes ... and a mouthful of grounds Apr 27, 2010
By Curt in Phoenix
