Farberware 50124 Classic Yosemite Stainless Steel Percolator

If you don't like perked coffee, don't bother with any percolator. But if you are interested in something other than drip brew, consider this Farberware percolator. I'm not one to ooh and ahh over design, but this is a darned handsome piece of kitchen equipment. Take a look and the large picture and I will spare you the adjectives. :)

The stainless steel construction makes it sturdier and heftier than thin-metal percolators you might buy in the camping gear section of a chain store. While the name "Yosemite" evokes coffee bubbling over a campfire, I'd probably not use this on a wood fire to avoid blackening. I mean, this thing really is shiny and pretty. But as heavy-duty as it is, perhaps it would clean up well.

It's a capacious pot, making eight cups of coffee. The interior basket and rod are well made, fitting tightly together and clamping in place with the lock-down lid. It makes more coffee than my old electric percolator, but it does take up a burner on the stove-top.

Lastly, should you buy this unit, remember: Perked coffe may be good, but it's a danged sight hotter than drip brew. Of course, you'll probably figure that out for yourself...


Percolator convert   February 25, 2004
P. Watkins (League City, TX United States)
65 out of 65 found this review helpful

I have never had a percolator before I bought this Farberware percolator. I have always had drip coffee makers, which were ok, but expensive and I was trying to get away from plastic in the kitchen. I read all the reviews here and decided at this price I couldn't really go wrong and I was right. The Yosemite percolator makes a very smooth cup of coffee.

A few things I have learned:

Coarser ground coffee leaves less residue in the pot.

I use a regular coffee filter and just poke a hole through the middle to stop any grounds from getting into the coffee.

I turn my burner on high until it starts percolating, then down to med-low for approximately 7 minutes.

I make sure my handle is not on top of the burner, but rather, just over the edge and it has never gotten hot. I have a smooth top range.

After the coffee is done brewing, I pour it into a stainless steel thermos to drink throughout the day.

I hand wash my percolator and have had no discoloration or scratching to the surface.

You really can't go wrong with this purchase and it is really pretty sitting on the stove, too. I bought another one for camping.


Good coffee even during a power failure   January 13, 2005
Mary
59 out of 61 found this review helpful

During Hurricane Isabel I had no electricity and was able to make great coffee on my gas stove with this percolator. I use it daily now.
I found a replacement for the plastic top at Fantes.com -- part #11380, "Small Replacement Percolator Glass Top" for $1.99.

see:
http://fantes.com/percolators.htm#tops

If you wash it in the dishwasher, don't use the "heated dry" option as it will leave permanent water stains. Also, I found that this coffee is reheatable [once] and still tastes good, not muddy.


Excellent Gift for Family Members   April 19, 2005
K. Hemmer (Syracuse, NY United States)
43 out of 46 found this review helpful

I purchased this coffee pot for my Aunt,who was unable
to find a small 6-8 cup percalator type in the stores.
She has used it for four months and is quite satisfied.
"It is very uncomplicated and brews to perfection,"she
stated.She is 93 years old and uses it daily.
I was happy I could find a gift she could use.


A Great Percolator!   March 28, 2002
Debbie Ingram (Minneapolis, Minnesota United States)
22 out of 22 found this review helpful

This is a wonderful little percolator! It makes great coffee, with a rich coffee flavor that coffee from drip coffee makers just doesn't have. If you like simplicity, and great results, this one is for you. Also, the percolator has that sturdy construction that Farberware is known for. I'm sure this percolator will last for years to come, with proper care and maintenance. I highly recommend it!