How to Use a Percolator: Step-by-Step Brewing Guide
To use a percolator: add cold water to the bottom chamber, fill the basket with coarsely ground coffee at a 1:10 to 1:12 ratio, assemble, and heat until it begins to percolate. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle percolation for 5–10 minutes, then remove from heat and let it settle for 1 minute before pouring. Percolators make strong, bold coffee with a retro appeal. They’re popular for camping and stovetop brewing, but they require care — it’s easy to over-extract and get a bitter result if you run them too hot or too long. ...