A coffee percolator is a type of pot used for the brewing of coffee by continually cycling the boiling or nearly boiling brew through the grounds using gravity until the required strength is reached.

Just What is a Percolator? If you’ve never heard of percolator it’s probably a good idea to bring you up to speed on the ins and outs of this forgotten coffee maker. In simple terms, the actual word “percolate” is the process of passing steam through coffee grounds to produce drinkable coffee.

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We tested 20 stovetop and electric coffee percolators to find our favorites. In an age when boutique beans, home grinders, bean storage methods, and intricate brewing systems exist, it’s easy to...

On the hunt for the best percolator, I found four good stovetop and electric models that I’d recommend to any fan of this style of coffee. With its simple stainless steel body and hollow center stem, the no-frills Presto percolator hasn’t changed since it first hit the market.

"A percolator allows steam to collect and then pass through the ground coffee (or percolate). The lower pressure and longer brew time mean your brew can be strong, but it will lack any of the oils that we associate with crema in espresso.