Farberware 50124 Classic Yosemite Stainless Steel Percolator
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Farberware 50124 Classic Yosemite Stainless Steel Percolator
Customer Review: best cup of coffee I've had in years
Summary: 5 Stars
...am buying my SECOND Yosemite percolator, that's how much I LOVE this unit!
I started with a Farberware electric unit, the model where the pot can be lifted and carried away from the base unit? Well, it was great for about six months until the base unit (the electric heater element) went bad on me....of course, you don't KNOW that until it's too late, so I threw away several pounds of gourmet coffee because I thought the problem was the beans!
Anyway, decided to try a stovetop model percolator, so I bought an electric hot plate and the Yosemite percolator for work. It makes PERFECT coffee: very hot, strong, and flavorful with very little dirt (coffee grounds) in the final product. I am now producing more coffee with half as many coffee beans as I did with the elec percolator. It cleans up easily and stands up to abuse well...would recommend to anyone who likes a good, hot, strong cup of coffee.
Customer Review: It should be taken off the market.
Summary: 1 Stars
It makes decent coffee, but the functionality of this paticular perc. is dangerous. You are supposed to remove the lid and take out the grounds basket prior to pour. It would be a little easier if the top from which you grab onto wasnt stripped from its steel lid. So you have to hold it a certain way and apply pressure at a certain angle so what little of the threads you have left can grab onto something to take the lid off. Then..... grab onto the grounds basket, with a pot holder mind you, we're dealing with hot steamy coffee here, lift and let drain a little and set into sink. I have had burns and hot grounds spills and frustrations just cleaning this thing. While looking for a different perc, I ran into a picture of this thing and had to right a review, my first, to warn people. I have had great experience with the 4 cup screw base perc. Im going to check out the 9 cup size and its reviews. Good luck.Customer Review: Percolator kit?
Summary: 1 Stars
I rarely review products, but I felt compelled to make an exception with this percolator, The reviews of this product that I read seemed to be good and reasonable over all except for the plastic, (easily replaceable with glass), top. I ordered it. I didn't realize I was getting a coffee pot kit. When it arrived the handle wasn't attached. There weren't even any holes drilled for the screw. This could have worked out OK If I wanted to be different and, say... mount the handle on the side. Then I put the lid on the pot and couldn't get it back off with any amount of force. I stopped short of snapping the plastic top off. I had to pry it off with a screwdriver. Needless to say I'm sending it back for a refund. P. S. I found a great percolator at ACE hardwear, IN THE STORE. It's a Fitz All rapid brew with a glass top. Good quality. Works great. Look around on AMAZON. It's here too, but why bother?Customer Review: Great Coffee Pot - buy a glass top and you'll love it
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great pot- I bought my first one 3 1/2 years ago and have used it twice a day every day- still going strong with just an ever so slight loosening of the handle- which is why I just bought my second one- to have in reserve or use alternately with the old one. When I first bought it I took the advice posted by others and replaced the plastic top with a glass top from the web site below. The glass top is great and has never leaked. I get tons of compliments on my coffee which admittedly takes more time to make than with a drip maker. The taste is well worth the wait!Buy the glass top and you shouldn't have a problem (I ordered two to have an extra- now I can use the spare on the new pot!) I don't bother trying to get the grounds out first when pouring- just leave 'em in and turn the heat down to low to keep remaining coffee warm but not perking anymore. Enjoy!
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Customer Review: The Last One You'll Ever Need to Buy!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Most of the time, the old ways are the best ways. (It's taken me 50+ years to figure this out!) I've bought several electric coffee makers that take up my counter space and only last a year or two, regardless of how much you pay for them. This is one great coffee pot, heavy weight, made well, with classic styling pretty and shiny. It takes about 15 minutes to brew a pot of HOT coffee. Fill up the pot to just below the hole under the spout, get the basket wet BEFORE putting in your grounds (medium-course grind works best) you won't have any grounds in your cup after pouring. Bring the pot to a boil and once it starts to percolate I shut my electric burner off and leave the coffee pot on it to finish brewing. I haven't had any problems with the plastic knob, the handle stays cool. For those who haven't found the cup markings the pot IS MARKED inside and out behind the handle.