Elite Gourmet EC812 Electric 12-Cup Coffee Percolator with Keep Warm, Clear Brew Progress Knob Cool-Touch Handle Cord-less Serve, Stainless Steel

Have used this appliance for a few days but so far it is really fine. My only dislike is that the electric base warmer is not metal but plastic I am an old school gal and plastic is not a favorite item for me. However, the percolator seems to work good and keeps our coffee very hot. I really like the insides are steel and cleaning is easy enough for my hands to get inside. The percolating time is very fast and I really like the blue light which illuminates letting you know it is keeping the coffee hot for 2 hours after the brewing time is over. Another item is it takes up less space on my counter than those others I have had. Took me back in time when my mother used a electric percolator.

This coffee maker works good when it's working properly. I bought it mainly for the keep warm feature. That stopped working after about 8 months, well stopped working consistently. The machine is still under warranty but you can't get it replaced under warranty unless you send them a picture of the cord cut from the base. I understand them not wanting to send a replacement machine if I can still use this one but if I have to buy a new coffee maker to use while waiting for the replacement to arrive, what's the point? Because my house is a coffee every morning house. If that was the only issue, I'd still give it a few more stars but it's not the only issue. It started leaking almost from day one. Can't even tell for sure where the coffee comes from but it seems to be from little holes around the lid. Then sometimes it'll brew extremely weak coffee, like if you were making coffee flavored tea. The knob on the top broke after about 6 months, that was easier to replace under warranty. It's rare that I'd choose to give a product zero stars if that was possible but with this, I would. I wish I had paid closer attention to the 1-star ratings before ordering. Hopefully more people will see the 1-star reviews and choose a better product. This one is good for adding more waste to your local landfill.

This is the best percolator since my 2008 & 2010 Cuisinart ones that I loved so much & used extra for tea as I was doing catering & cooking classes at the time. But I burned through those & was just making it on stove- but then needed 1 fast because I could no longer do that due to a stroke & nerve damage. I looked at the CRAZY prices of all of the percolators out there & then found this. It was an unused open box special & so I tried it because of the low price & it being ALL stainless steel. It brews an amazing cup of coffee & it is still great cold or reheated! It takes about 10-12min to fully brew and the base stays hot for 2.5hrs afterwards. The blue light shows when ready & it has a red light to show brewing. The inside of percolator is marked from 4 cups to 12 cups on the inside by the handle & so is the basket to ensure the right base amount standard pre-ground coffee from store. Im super stingy with my 5 stars & this definitely makes the cut!! I found if I wait about 3min after the blue light comes on then the whole pot is a little stronger. But if I pour right away I get an okay cup and the rest is much stronger. Also if you grind the coffee beans at time of brewing then you can reduce the amount of grounds by a few teaspoons too! The different strengths of beans and various roasts can be adjusted too. But I do recommend each time a new bean style/flavor is bought to stick with their basic markings before adjusting to taste! 👍I also purchased the filters for it and they were $6 for 350. Those keep the holes from becoming clogged & having to spend time cleaning out the basket. Those actually save how much grounds I need to put in because you get a better brew. The filters are also nontoxic & non bleached plus fully compostable! Highly recommended for those who have disabilities or are on the go a lot! The filters is pre cut & half the thickness of a coffee filter- they work best if you rinse the basket out well & then place directly into the wet basket! Let the filter absorb the water in the basket for about 3seconds & then add your coffee or tea leaves; then drop the basket into pot with pole inside.

Review: I wish I had just listened to my parents 40 years ago about how a percolator coffee maker is the best, it sure would’ve saved me thousands of dollars on other iterations of coffee brewing. I have used all the popular methods from pour-overs, French presses, drip coffee, K-cup, and coffee bags. I've tried various drip coffee makers, from the cheap Mr. Coffee to the expensive ninja coffee station. Nothing compares to the Elite Gourmet EC812 Electric 12-Cup Coffee Percolator. First of all, the coffee this percolator makes is simply outstanding. It's smooth, rich, and has the perfect temperature to enjoy a leisurely cup at the table. I can't understand why some people complain about the temperature. The coffee is just right for me, and I prefer not to scald my taste buds with piping hot coffee. As for the noise, well, it's just the classic percolator sound that I remember from my childhood. It's nostalgic and adds to the charm of using this coffee maker. Of course, the taste of the coffee will depend on the amount of coffee you use and the roasted strength. It's important to find the right balance for your personal preference. I recommend experimenting with the measurements and using a bold brew for a fuller flavor. Additionally, using filters can help eliminate any residual taste or harshness. Now, let's talk about some recommendations. Don't rely on their "number of cups" measurement. I found that 6 only fills about 2 cups of my favorite mug. I suggest using your own mug, filling it as many times as you plan to drink, and then use the marked measurements accordingly. Also, investing in filters is a wise choice to enhance the taste of your coffee. They are affordable and last for a long time. In conclusion, I wish I had discovered the Elite Gourmet EC812 Electric 12-Cup Coffee Percolator a long time ago, or simply listened to my parents' advice. It would have saved me a lot of time, effort, and money wasted on other coffee makers. Not all percolators are made the same, and this one stands out as the best. I even added an Alexa plug to it, which allows me to use the timer and ensure it's ready for me in the morning. If you don't have a connected house, a simple plug-in timer will do the trick. So, stop complaining about things that won't get fixed and give this percolator a try. You won't regret it!

While the warming feature of the Elite Gourmet percolator is great for those who have a tendency to forget to unplug appliances, for me, the fact that it shuts off after only 2 hours when I would like it to remain on until I switch it off is somewhat inconvenient. This percolator does a great job brewing coffee in about 8 minutes. To start the process, press the button on the pot and it will illuminate RED. Once brewing is complete, the light will switch to BLUE, which means the percolator is now in mode to maintain the coffee at the proper serving temperature. Coffee will be piping hot with full-bodied flavor. After brewing, remove the basket and stem. This is important because if you want to leave the percolator on for a few hours so you can keep going back for refills, understand that it will automatically shut off after 2 hours, and restarting it will restart the brewing process. To avoid re-percolating the already percolated coffee grounds, remove the basket and stem about 20 minutes after initial brewing is complete. When, after 2 hours, the percolator shuts off but you’d like to keep it on longer, you can easily reheat the coffee by pressing the start button. Without the basket and stem inside the percolator, it will simply reheat, not re-brew your coffee. If, however, you leave the basket and stem in the percolator and want to reheat the coffee after it automatically shuts off, understand that if the percolator has been off for 10 minutes or more, it will re-percolate the already percolated grounds. The result will be a bitter-tasting coffee. ALWAYS remove the basket and stem after the initial brewing temperature process, just in case you need to restart the percolator after it automatically shuts off. This percolator is easy to clean. Wait until the percolator has cooled before cleaning. Waiting until it’s cooled means you won’t burn yourself and won’t damage the percolator. Never run cooler water into a hot percolator because doing so could damage any heat sensors inside the base of the percolator. Just don’t submerge the percolator. I use a soapy scrubbing sponge to clean the lid and the percolator’s interior and then rinse out the interior under the faucet. I then wipe off any excess water from the exterior and base of the unit, and then turn it upside down to drain. The separate base that plugs into a standard outlet needs no care, just an occasional wiping with a damp cloth while unplugged will suffice. Some have complained of leakage with this percolator, but if they’re saying it’s from the base of the pot, that is not an issue I have experienced. It’s true that the lid of the percolator has 3 small holes drilled into one side of the rim, and as a result of these holes, a few drops of the brew might escape with the release of steam during the brewing process. Any liquid released through these vents is hardly noticeable and doesn’t occur with regularity. As I said, leakage is not an issue with this percolator. I like the convenience of being able to take the pot into another room to pour and then return it to its base in the kitchen. Overall, I rate this percolator 4 1/2 stars. The only reason I didn’t rate it a 5 is because the keep-warm feature shuts off after only 2 hours. Like I mentioned earlier, you can just press the button on the percolator to switch it back on (RED means the coffee needs to reheat; BLUE means the coffee is still hot enough and only needs to stay hot). Just make sure the basket and stem are removed after the first brewing because, depending on how long the pot has been off, when you press the button back on to reheat the coffee, it will start percolating the used grounds, and you don’t want that. Without the basket and stem, the pot will simply heat the coffee, not restart the brewing process. Additionally, this percolator so far has proven to be durable and relatively quiet when brewing. A great item for the money, and so much more convenient and producing better coffee than the Keurig or any other pod machine of the genre. NOTE: for those wondering why there are 3 holes on the side of the percolator’s lid, it’s physics: 1. steam release 2. Allows coffee to pour more evenly UPDATE—percolator vs. Keurig, 2/5/25: just want to report that my ELITE GOURMET PERCOLATOR continues to provide excellent coffee. My husband knows absolutely nothing about working in the kitchen, so as to making coffee, you can be sure that him handling anything more complicated than dropping a pod into a Keurig is something he wants no part of. Problem solved: I prepare the pot before bed. Thus, as soon as he awakens in the morning, and tells me that he’s “going to make the coffee”, he means he’s going to press the switch to start the brewing process. When we owned Keurig (and we owned several throughout the years, once the brand presented on the market; they don’t last), there was nothing to do but to drop a pod into the pod holder and then press the button to start. If that sort of convenience is what you’re looking for, of course the percolator may not be for you…But preparing the pot prior to retiring for the night is as close in convenience to the Keurig as one can get. Once you start the percolator, you can attend to other tasks; and in about 8 minutes your brew is ready. What the percolator lacks (as compared to the ease of brewing coffee in the Keurig), it makes up for in maintenance: • no having to maintain the water carafe • no cleaning process requiring costly solutions and at least a half hour of your time The percolator does not retain water while it is idle, so there is no need for time-consuming maintenance with costly cleaning solutions. And for those who believe that the cheaper cleaning solutions that their manufacturers claim will work on Keurig, I’ve found this to be untrue. I used Keurig’s cleaning solution once, and had no issues with the machine. Subsequently, when using so-called “universal” cleaning solutions guaranteed to work in Keurig machines, my Keurigs ceased working. Another thing about the Keurig brewers and others of this genre is the thought of standing water always remaining inside the body of the brewer. That water is only released with the next brew cycle; so for me, brewing a cup of hot water solves that problem but it also wastes water. The ELITE GOURMET PERCOLATOR retains NO water during down-time and only requires (after each use) just a bit of scrubbing of its interior, a rinse, and you’re done! I’ve owned this ELITE GOURMET PERCOLATOR for almost a year now, and it gets a daily workout; so it has proven it can take the rigors of the most dedicated coffee drinker. In another few months, I will provide an additional update. Hopefully, my percolator will still be going strong. Until then…

I always used a percolator when I was younger, but decided to switch to a drip coffee maker when they were the new thing. For various reasons I ordered this on Monday, received it early morning on Tuesday and got busy. The intense smell of the brewing coffee was wonderful -- which wasn't the case with my drip pots. The coffee itself was rich and HOT, so good. I found that I can reduce the amount of ground coffee I'd been using to get rich coffee from the drip pot, so there's a bit of economy there. It also takes up much less space on my countertops. This is a great coffee maker and I don't think you'll be disappointed in it. UPDATE: I still like this percolator very much. There are two things I would call attention to: FIRST, The instructions say to take off the lid by pulling the top knob. I DO NOT do this. I have had experience in the past with other percolators and know that the knobs can be broken and hard to replace. For this reason, I always remove the lid by gently turning and lifting the entire lid by the sides. SECOND, I have seen comments from users that the percolator did not make coffee, even though it went through its cycle. You MUST make sure the tube is seated directly into the matching well inside the pot. I missed the correct seating on two occasions, and got no coffee for my efforts. When that happened, I simply poured out the hot water and refilled the pot with cold water to start over. If you are in doubt about the tube being seated correctly you can insert the tube first and then put the basket onto the tube before filling it with the ground coffee. I do this sometimes, just to make sure. I have not had problems with grounds in the finished coffee, but if that happened, a paper filter would likely take care of the problem.

I had an Elite Gourmet Percolator for many years, and it finally quit. I couldn't find the same model, so I ordered this one, and was very disappointed on day 2. And then it stopped working altogether after about 2 months. Pros: The new screen has finer mesh for a slower drip, so it makes a very good cup of coffee. It's a good percolator, and it's easy to use and clean. They've added some features that land in both the pro and con category. It has an auto-off timer of 30 minutes. This is nice, as the old one would pretty much stay on all day if you forgot about it. Cons: The auto-off features is VERY poorly executed. If you lift it up to pour a cup and set it back on the power base, you have to remember to turn it back on every time, or it won't keep the pot hot. EVERYONE in our house forgets, so we bought an insulated carafe and just immediately pour the coffee in there after it brews. So we spent $60 to correct that issue (I was fine with that, because it's better to keep coffee insulated rather than continue heating it, but still). I've never timed the 30 minute auto-off, but it seems to quick. When we weren't using the carafe, it was usually shut off before it seemed we were done with coffee time. FAIL: Now whatever chip they added to introduce these auto "features" failed inconsistently starting after the first month. We started a pot, the light turned red as usual, and when I came back, it was blue, so it was done.... but the water inside was room temperature, the coffee grounds were dry, and it never actually brewed. But then the next day, it worked normally. This went on very sporadically for a few months, and now it just goes straight to blue and never brews. In summary, they took a great product, tried to improve on perfection, and failed. This was a disappointment when it was working as intended, and kind of a relief when it broke. I'll have to search a little better for the original model, or just pick a new brand? I don't know. Everyone in my family that uses a percolator uses this brand; they just haven't needed to replace theirs since the new auto-off features have been introduced. I have warned them. (by warning them, I mean, that we had a bday party recently when the coffee pot decided to quit for good. I made coffee on the stove and strained it into the carafe. Everyone complimented the coffee, so I mentioned the whole predicament so they would know to watch out in the future)

The 12 cup percolator makes good coffee at least as quickly as drip but to me, percolated coffee tastes richer and doesn’t waste coffee. Drip coffee makers sometimes only wet the middle and the rest is just damp around the edge of the bowl. I like it because it is mostly stainless steel. Recommendations to other consumers: - Don’t overfill the water above the 12 cup line. There are 3 little hole in the lid that let steam out and an overfilled pot by a sleepy person causes the spout and lid holes start blowing very hot coffee toward the end of the perc. Makes it a danger for small children, pets and for people whose brain doesn’t wake up when the body does and it sprays on you. - Ensure the perc stem is in the center hole at the bottom of the pot. The glass knob night break if it’s not aligned and might break the knob if forced. - Water can accumulate in the heater base if you get the outside wet. Wash/dry pot upside down to make sure you don’t start rusting out the bottom. It’ll work until it doesn’t so I’m happy with the percolator after 4 months.

First off, streamlined design. Very simple to use. Basic classic design. 12 cups of coffee in less than five minutes! Hotter than any drip coffee maker I have owned. It turns off in two hours and is easy to reheat. I haven’t found it to turn the coffee bitter when reheated. Very easy to clean and maintain. I also purchased the inner mesh basket suggested and am glad I did. Zero grinds in bottom of pot when you measure correctly to recommended levels and don’t overload coffee grinds. Received many compliments on the coffee and the fresh flavour. Especially the serving temperature. Have used basic Folgers Classic Roast also gourmet specialty coffee blends. Equally delicious! No cons on this percolater for us! Have recommended to those that have tried the coffee and inquired as to the make . I waited a bit to see how this percolater held up and after daily use felt I should share my opinions. This is not a paid review or am I compensated for my review. Just a happy customer! Natasha

Es muy práctica porque puedes llevarla a la mesa sin cables, prepara el café rápidamente y en su base lo mantiene caliente , es de acero inoxidable , percolador , base y tapa del mismo son metálicas no de plástico

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Love this product; it makes great hot coffee! Only downside is that this is my second one within the year. The last one had the glass top come off and coffee went everywhere! I am now careful that when I remove the top, to NOT pull it by the plastic/glass top, but pry the top off from the side.

UPDATE: June 26, 2024 About a month ago, the plastic view knob in the lid broke, I have looked for one all over the web, I just can't find one. The Elite Gourmet website is useless, and amazon doesn't want to help because all they do is send you to Elite Gourmet website. Too bad, because it was great coffee maker until the knob broke. I wouldn't recommend anything from Elite Gourmet. After buying three or four drip coffee makers, including some up-market brands, I got tired of the burnt plastic or chemical taste. I got this perculator because I remembered some 50 years ago, my mother and father had a perculator made of stainless steel, so I got this, and the coffee tastes like coffee, not like the plastic parts of the machine. I would recommend this pot for anyone who just wants a cup of good coffee. Easy to clean, easy to use, keeps coffee hot, its great!