Glacier Stainless Coffee Percolator w Silicone Handle

I did a lot of research before this purchase. Accordingly, I am happy I ordered this superior product. This is a high quality, heavy-duty product. It is solid as a rock, and weighs a full two pounds. The fit and finish is near perfect, including the [very tight fit] of the glass Perc-View top. It is a good size and allows a three or four cup batch or up to a twelve-cup brewing for larger groups. I had missed the taste of 'real' coffee over the many years. My first pot, brought back those missed memories of the aroma in the kitchen and that great hot cup of black coffee! There is no bitterness or acid taste whatsoever. BTW, I prefer a lighter roast coffee and use (Panera Light Roast), also available here at Amazon. Note: The little brewing instruction sheet looped over the brew basket, is not very clear and somewhat contradictory, as it was obviously written by a person whose primary language is other than English. I use 1 tablespoon of coffee per 8 oz. of Sparkletts or Nestles bottled drinking water. You need at least (minimum) of three to four cups of water to get the system to perform/percolate efficiently. I heat the water on high and once it starts perking I lower the gas to just below medium level to maintain a steady rate of percolation. I think, “no more than 3 minutes” (as indicated on instructions) is somewhat erroneous, and not enough percolation time; it seems, that a full 5 to 8 minutes of perking is about right, depending on how strong you like your coffee. Of course, one can adjust amount of coffee and percolation time to suit personal taste. In summary, I knew I did not want a cheap lightweight aluminum pot, not did I want a lower quality stainless-steel pot. This rock-solid stainless-steel product, is one that I perceive, will last many years. Moreover, when the power goes out for a dozen hours, as it frequently does, I can always have my coffee. : ) Whenever I order a product on Amazon, I carefully read the customer reviews, and I look at the combined percentage of 5 and 4 level reviews in comparison to those at the lower levels, then formulate my purchase decision. I think there are some personality types out there, who are just contrarian by nature, and always look for something negative to say. I know quality and value when I see it, and this coffee pot is all that I had hoped for. Last, while most of us in the US think of a ‘cup’ as an 8-oz. measurement, it seems that with respect to coffee pot manufacturers, their cup size is in a range of 5 to 6 oz. Specific to this percolator, the graduated (cup) scale on the side of the pot is in 6 oz. increments. As stated above, for this pot, use at least 18 to 24 oz. of water for use. If you only want one cup, stick to the various drip system machines. It seems that any less amount (water level) affects the hydraulic action of the percolation. I am the only coffee drinker in our family, and I get two nice big 12 oz. cups, filling the pot to near the first increment on the scale. Having used this pot daily for over a week now, it is a real change and a throw-back to the way coffee used to taste. The percolation brew, not only fills the kitchen with that coffee aroma, missing with other brew systems, the cup of coffee produced is full flavored, consistently silky-smooth, mellow, and never bitter. Note, I drink my coffee black, no sugar and no creamers. Yes, it is more [work] than a K-machine, and you must wait longer for the first cup—but it is worth it, IMO. With respect to coffee grind. First, it has been [years] since brand-name ‘coarse’ grind coffee was readily available in the can or a bag. Therefore, to get that grind, you must go to a store which sells bulk coffee and has a commercial grinder on site--or grind your own beans at home. Having said that, I use the now common drip grind (the only type available in my coffee of choice, Panera Light Roast). There is absolutely no issue with using the drip grind in this pot. Any ‘direction’ that you “must” use coarse grind, in not an issue for me. The drain holes in the coffee basket are quite small. I get no large granules of coffee in my cup whatsoever; there is, only a very small/fine powdery residue at the very bottom of the pot/cup, and no large particles floating in the cup. I have looked at some of the coffee forums on line and many others strongly agree with my observation and experience, with respect to using the regular or drip grind, in a percolator pot. I gave my K-machine to another family member--I will never go back. I love the coffee [experience] found in returning to this quality GSI, stainless-steel percolator pot.

Overall, this is a solid percolator. After my electric drip coffee machine stopped working, I decided to get a coffee maker that didn't take up so much room and didn't require electricity. I looked at a variety of percolators and espresso makers on Amazon, and found many of them (according to reviews) were hit or miss. For the percolators, many reviewers commented on how the percolator dome was made -- if it was made with plastic, it easily melted, or if it was glass it broke within a few weeks. One of the major pluses to the GSI Glacier stainless steel percolator is that its percolator dome is made of a composite material that has high heat resistance, won't shatter like glass and does not contain BPA (while the plastic domes probably do). Also, after researching espresso makers, I found that some were made of aluminum, and after doing research on this I found that it's not always a good idea (for health reasons) to cook in aluminum. Another positive feature of the GSI Glacier is that it is made completely of stainless steel. Also, the handle is made of a material that does not heat up. Finally, this percolator is just designed very well -- it has an appealing look and can produce ample amounts of coffee. I've used it for about a week now and it's easy to clean and simple to set up for coffee. Also, the entire unit is safe to put in the dishwasher. The only downside is that you can sometimes get a few coffee grinds in the bottom of the pot; however, it's usually a very small amount that sits in the bottom and can be avoided. If you are looking for a high-quality, reliable percolator that can brew a good cup o' coffee, I would definitely recommend this one. The other reviews sold me on this one, and I haven't been disappointed thus far. I am definitely satisfied with the taste of percolator coffee. As another reviewer mentioned, there is an art to brewing coffee with a percolator; I've found using a low flame and only letting the coffee perc for 2-3 minutes works well. Cheers!

Zeker niet slecht, eindelijk een percolator zonder rubber of siliconen binnenin, maar verbruikt veel koffie. Het exemplaar ik toegezonden kreeg heeft geen houten handvat (zoals op de foto van de advertentie) maar een rubberen.

Der Outdoor Perkolator funktioniert einwandfrei! Der Kaffee schmeckt ausgezeichnet und die Anwendung ist einfach. Wasser bis zur Markierung in die Kanne einfüllen, Kaffeepulver in das untere Sieb geben und das obere Sie darüber platzieren. Das ganze dann in die Kanne mit Wasser stellen und auf dem Feuer zum kochen bringen. Nach wenigen Minuten ist der Kaffee fertig. Klasse!

Excelente producto. El material es de buena calidad, lo usé en un campamento de 6 días. Hice café Añana y noche diario, además lo guardaba en mi mochila y no le pasó nada. Lo recomiendo. Y el tiempo de entrega fue rápido. Actualización 7 de febrero 2019 La tapita de arriba se barre al par de meses, se debe tener cuidado porque se cae con facilidad.

Utilisation quotidienne. Très facile d'utilisation plus de filtre en papier . Par contre le café doit être moulu en gros grains et pas moulu fin comme achats des commerces . J'ai également changé le bouchon en plastique par un bouchon en verre : attention au fournisseur : petit souci d'adaptation.

Great product