Elite Gourmet EC812 Electric Coffee Percolator, 12 Cups, Keep Warm Function, Transparent Brewing Progress Knob, Cold Handle, Wireless Service, Stainless Steel

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.

I've had this coffee maker for over two years, and it's incredible for a one-cup machine. Originally purchased when I was living in a van and didn't want anything glass in case of breakage. Worked great then and working great now in my sticks n bricks home. I don't use the included travel cup - I just brew my coffee into a normal cup. It comes with a reusable filter basket, but I use the small disposable paper filters instead. So easy to use, heats well, and it brews very quickly. Also easy to keep clean. Not a single complaint here. Recommended for small spaces and for those who prefer to make only a cup at a time.

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

Cute as a button and makes great coffee. I also use it to make tea.

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.