Speechless Sunday.........Glass Percolator

You are too young for these tasks. Enjoy spring.

 Globeflower in Maryland this morning

Makes a great cup of coffee.  Use it well, and use it often.

Hi Lisa,

Oh my, I had one like this as a young bridge. Sorry but I'm clueless as to how long to percolate the coffee, that's probably why mine was always so bad. Good luck!

Hi Lisa,

Oh, those are fabulous coffee makers!  You can use a gas/electric stove for heat.   Once you get it perking, it's a matter of how strong/weak you want your coffee.   Typically you use a one coffee measure spoon per cup.  I use a Farberware electric coffee percolater.  IMO either a glass stove top percolator or an electric coffee maker get hot enough to make proper coffee.  And always, always start with very cold water.  And after any coffee sits in a pot for over 20-30 minutes, toss it and brew fresh!

Wow I think my Mom had one of those - maybe.  I don't think it mattered whether it was gas or electric stove.  Hmmmmmm wonder if it made good coffee?

I remember these when I was a little kid.  My Mom used a stovetop percolator all the time.

Lisa!!!!!

Sherry and I bought one of those at an antique store in Sumner, WA, several years ago. It works on gas or electric, or the fire. =)

My tip to you is this: use a coarse grind of coffee. Too fine, and it will be bitter and have too much sediment. You don't need a paper filter, but you CAN use one if you wish. Or a single layer of napkin.

Enjoy ... and let me know how it turns out! =)

Aaron

I love coffee made this way.  My grandmother had one of these and her coffee was the best! 

Wonderful post! I have one just like it! Makes great cup of coffee!

Thanks for sharing!

Adam

Hey, I think I know that lady!  LOL

I was by that neighborhood yesterday.  Do you think the HOA will let you put a sign at the entry by the main road?

I haven't seen a glass percolator pot, but you sure touched a chord with lots of our colleagues here. Have fun playing with it -- you'll remember the sweet lady every time you use it!