Percolator

The percolator has for many years been an integral part of most households. The old types were being placed on a stove, while the more modern percolator works on electricity. The percolator was invented in early 20^th century.

The percolator consists of a metal jar which has a hollow metal tube. On top of it fits a perforated coffee can with as well a perforated lid. The operating principle is broadly in line with that of the coffee pot. The jar is filled with cold water. On here you place the coffee can, which you fill with ground coffee. On top of that you place the perforated lid, and finally the large lid. When the water gets to boiling, it flows up through the hollow tube and through the perforated lid and coffee.

The water then runs through the coffee and drops back to the bottom of the can. Here’s the difference with the espresso pot, in which the coffee is collected in the top. Make sure the coffee flows up only once through the tube and not again.

For this type of coffee it is best to use a medium grind. For each liter of water you need about 10 tablespoons of ground coffee. Do not use the percolator to keep the coffee warm, for this you can better use a thermos.

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