Best Percolators

There is almost nothing better than a hot cup of coffee in the morning. For some of us, it is a daily ritual. A coffee percolator is one of the best ways to brew that coffee, day or night. An electric or stovetop percolator brews a quick, consistent, and easy cup of coffee that’s perfect for any gathering or quiet morning. We rounded up a couple of our favorites to fit any need, whether you are looking for a stovetop or an electric model.

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Best Stovetop Percolator

Farberware Classic Yosemite Coffee Percolator

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Stovetop Percolator

Make up to 8 cups of coffee at one time with this classic stovetop coffee maker. The heavy-duty stainless steel looks sharp, and is dishwasher safe for easy clean up.

What We Liked

The ability to make coffee on the stovetop is a very enjoyable experience. The very full and rich flavor you get out of the coffee bean in superb. No need to be a professional barista to get delicious coffee at home with this convenient coffee maker. There is a permanent filter basket so there’s never a need to use paper filters and deal with a messy cleanup. Get it here. 

Best for Early Mornings

Presto Coffee Maker

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Electric percolator

An electric coffee percolator that makes delicious coffee quickly and consistently. Once the coffee is finished brewing this percolator will keep the coffee hot until you pour the last drop.

What We Liked

This coffee maker will make 2-12 cups of coffee at any time. This large amount makes it ideal for gatherings with friends, or just a rough morning where you need a lot of coffee. This percolator is electric so it can brew coffee quickly, up to a cup per minute. The red signal light indicates when the coffee is finished brewing, so no need to set timers or guess the right moment to serve. Buy it now. 

Most versatile

Hamilton Beach Electric Percolator

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Easy to Use Percolator

A versatile electric percolator that not only makes wonderful coffee, but can also be used for heating water for tea, hot cocoa or anything else that requires hot water.

What We Liked

The beauty of an electric percolator is the speed at which it can make your coffee in the morning. This maker can produce up to 12 cups of coffee at under a cup per minute, which should be enough to at least get you to lunch. After the brew is finished it switches to warm mode, so it will keep your coffee hot all morning without over cooking. Buy it here. 

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