COLETTI Bozeman Percolator Coffee Pot — NO Aluminum or Plastic [9 cup]

The media could not be loaded. I drink a lot of coffee. I make it every morning and drink several cups. Wanting to get away from plastic components in all drip coffee makers, I decided to see if I would like the dreaded percolator (which most coffee fanatics just hate with the passion.) I fondly remember that delicious, vintage perking sound in the morning from my parent's stovetop percolator and decided perhaps it's time for a comeback.I really dreaded having to figure out the right timing, the right amount of coffee, etc., since I never used one, but I bravely forged ahead. Guess what? It's not that difficult and the coffee is wonderful and very hot, unlike most drip makers. I drink my coffee black and hate weak tasting or bitter tasting or cold coffee.This percolator pleasantly surprised me. It's all metal and glass with a wood handle. I would like the lid to be a bit more substantial and stay closed so one doesn't have to hold it down while pouring, however, it does the job. I have an induction cooktop on my stove and didn't want to fuss with making sure the bottom would work, so I purchased an inexpensive electric burner. This setup works great and in a way, I turned my stovetop pot into an electric one. Added plus, I can make coffee anywhere in the house I'd like to. (BTW my Bosch Induction Stove didn't want to cooperate with this percolator.) Why didn't I just buy an electric percolator to begin with? I wanted more control over the heat and the timing since I am a bit picky about coffee taste.HINT #1: Buy yourself extra glass globes. Immediately. My pot fell on the floor the 2nd day I owned it in my haste to get my coffee grounds ready. Yes, I was excited to use it. Thankfully Amazon/Coletti sell them separately and they arrive quick! I bought 4 of them.HINT #2: It speeds things up A LOT if you boil your water in a tea kettle on your stove, especially if you have a boost mode on your induction stovetop. Either boil it or get it very hot & then pour into the percolator. The perking starts very quickly and you can get to your luscious coffee sooner. I haven't noticed any difference in taste doing it this way.I'm not going back to drip coffee anytime soon. I bought the 9 cup (5 cup in American speak) but I just might be buying a larger unit to have handy when my coffee-drinking friends/relatives come over.

There is definitely a learning curve here if you are going from an automatic coffee maker to a percolator. The impetus to change was because our coffee maker wasn’t getting the coffee hot enough anymore, it was a pain to clean and I have been trying to purge our lives of as much plastic as possible.First, I would suggest ordering a percolator that is in keeping with the amount of coffee you want to make. We started with a 12 cup and if I just made 2 cups or 16 ounces for myself, the coffee was so weak. It didn’t matter that I brewed it for a full 10 minutes. This percolator seems to do best when you fill to at least half of the maximum water. In other words, fill the thing half full. I ended up ordering a 9 cup percolator which works best for us. I will use the 12 cup for when we have company.Second, you can adjust the strength of the coffee by adding more coffee to the basket and adjusting the brew time. We learned to drink coffee in Germany so we favor strong coffee. I always add a “scoop for the road.”Third, this is a no-brainer if you ask me. REMOVE the basket before you pour the coffee. This will nearly eliminate any grounds from your coffee. The percolator comes with optional filters, but people seem to be divided on the necessity of their use. This comes with synthetic filters which I tossed because I am trying to decrease plastic exposure. You can order paper filters from the company or use a small basket filter commonly available in the grocery store. However, if you just remove the basket before pouring, the grounds in your cup will be negligible.I am very happy with this purchase and it is crazy easy to clean.

I love my old school, zero plastic, and super perfect stainless percolator! Over the past 20 years, I went through 3 Cuisinart burr grinder machines and it was time to get back to the basics of brewing fresh, flavorful, and non plastic filled coffee. My Coletti coffee maker is very simplistic and makes fantastic coffee! For those who want perfect brewed coffee with zero plastic components this one is for you!Unlike other customers, I do not use paper filters for my Coletti coffee maker. I grind my coffee beans to a coarse consistency, therefore there is not a need for purchasing paper filters for this coffee pot. I am not saying there are zero coffee grinds; yes there are some when you are finishing the last cup in the coffee pot. I solve this problem by pouring the last cup through a strainer which removes the grinds.

Great product, makes a good cup of coffee. The lid is loose like others at but it’s not a big deal. Making a coffee isn’t as easy as using k-cup but it tastes a hell of a lot better. The handle does not get hot & sometimes some grains get in the coffee but they sink to the bottom of pot. Let it sit in pot for a moment and the sediment sinks. Even reheating the coffee after hours still tastes good. I got the 9 cup, and it’s enough for me.The only downside is more effort to prepare and clean. But to me it’s worth it.

I use it at home - no camping. It gives a good taste cooking at low temperature.You have to calculate the amount of water, because it isn't marked inside.I like it.

Love my new percolator. Trying to get away from plastics and this American Made percolator with lifetime warranty came up. When you search for percolators made in the USA many come up, but when you scroll down, it always ends up being China.Yes, it does take longer than a drip coffee maker specially when they recommend low heat for better taste.So I put it on when I get up, by the time I'm done feeding the dogs its ready.I grind my coffee beans and they recommend not too fine. I brewed with the filter the first time, and then with the grains a little coarse, without a filter.I watched the video. Percolated it 8 minutes after it started showing in the glass top.Can't say enough about it.Great buy, and I am supporting an American company!