An enamel percolator that makes real coffee over a campfire
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- Best for
- campsites, cabins, power outages, and anyone tired of instant coffee on a trip
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- Percolators over-extract easily, so leaving it on the heat too long gives you bitter coffee
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A glazed enamel camping percolator with stainless steel internal components, built to sit directly on a campfire grate or a camp stove burner. Percolation works by cycling boiling water up a center tube and back through the grounds repeatedly, so it needs no filters, no pods, and no electricity, which is the entire argument for it outdoors. The enamel exterior takes direct flame and cleans up easily, while the stainless basket and stem avoid the aluminum taste that older percolators were known for. A glass knob on the lid lets you watch the color of the perk to judge strength. Best fit: campsites, cabins, power outages, and anyone tired of instant coffee on a trip.
Pros
- Needs no filters, pods, or electricity, so it works over a fire or during an outage
- Stainless internals avoid the metallic taste older aluminum percolators had
- Glazed enamel takes direct flame and wipes clean afterward
- Glass lid knob lets you judge strength by watching the perk color
Cons
- Percolators over-extract easily, so leaving it on the heat too long gives you bitter coffee
Frequently asked questions
How long should you percolate for?
Usually seven to ten minutes once it starts perking. Watch the color through the glass knob and pull it off the heat when it looks right. Leaving it longer is what makes percolator coffee bitter.
What grind should I use?
Coarse, similar to a French press grind. Fine espresso grind will slip through the basket and end up as sludge in your cup.
Can it go directly on a campfire?
Yes, that is what the enamel exterior is for. Use a grate rather than balancing it in the coals, and use a glove on the handle since it gets hot.
Is it safe for an induction or glass cooktop?
Check the base material against your cooktop. Enamel over steel generally works on induction, but a glass cooktop can be scratched by the base, so lift rather than slide it.
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