Percolator?

George said:

I think all or most of those were recalled a long time ago. We had one of
those Corningware percolators that was an inherited never used piece.
There was a recall because the epoxy glue they used to attach the metal
band for the handle could loose its bond allowing it to separate.

You are right, I just looked it up. They were recalled September 4, 1979,
over 27 years ago. At that time I'm not sure my parents even knew they had
it, as it was one of many thousands of things in the house my father
inherited around then. And I for sure wouldn't be paying attention to
something I didn't own. The recall is at:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml79/79046.html

It's funny, because when I was using the percolator this morning I was
wondering how the handle was attached. Now I know. I'll keep in mind the
failure mode but will probably continue to use it at my current rate: once
every couple of years! If I confine my use of it to the stove and kitchen
counter, it shouldn't have too far to fall if it separates.

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Randy Johnson said:

jmcquown said:

Heh, you may know my father. He was at Tet.

1st Cavalry (Airmobile), sometimes called 1st Air Cav; Quang Tri
province, near the DMZ

Dad was 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines. I think he was a Lt. Colonel at the
time but I'm not sure. I just called to ask and he said he had to leave.
Probably a doctor's appointment. He's not doing so well. He's almost 83
and in ill health.

Jill

jmcquown said:

Don't worry about them, JL. I hate coffee made from those quick flash
coffee makers (Mr. Coffee I don't care if he was married to Marilyn Monroe
be damned). A percolator gives you a cuppa joe (heheh) like you get from
old fashioned diners. I've even had a hand an making camping coffee over an
open fire and really, there's nothing better.

Jill

I took Dimitris advise and let it perk for about 8 minutes to day on a
very low flame, i had my back to the stove, rinsing some cutlery, when
suddenly the air in the kitchen was perfumed with the delightful aroma
of coffee, remembering Dimitries instructions i turned off the gas and
let it sit for a couple of minutes while i washed and dried a spoon,
poured my self a cup and added my usual amount of milk and sugar.

It was so much stronger than my old method, though using the same brand
of coffee, i had to add a bit more sugar, but it was strong in the good
way, not bitter just very full bodied, robust etc.

As it was such a big pot 8 cups, i added 2 extra scoops of coffee, i
usually add a scoop per cup + 1 for the pot, next time i will leave out
the extra "for the pot".

Though i, like many people my age, grew up around percolators, this is
the first one i have ever owned. I am pleased with it and the coffee it
produces.
--
JL

Dave Smith said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

The only thing i have not tried is the gold filter from France, and i
don't like pouring hot water over plastic, now if i could get the gold
filter set in ceramic or metal....

I use a gold filter. It seemed expensive at the time I bought it. That was
a long time ago, so it proved itself to be an economical purchase years
ago.

I keep wondering why not a stainless steel mesh filter? set in a steel
holder, that i would buy, the only gold filters i have seen advertised
are set in plastic and i swear, i can taste the plastic, be it coffee,
or any other hot food that is placed in the plastic.

I was talking to me 90 year old mum last night and telling her about my
new Revere ware Percolator and she offered me the old enamelled pot,
probly at least a 20 cup pot, she used to make coffee in back in the
days when i was a kid, and which she had got from her mother when she
was a new bride back in the 1930's hinged lid and no percolator basket,
just boil the water and toss the coffee in and let brew, preferably on a
cast iron, wood fired cooking stove. very suitable for providing coffee
for a large family of hard working men.

I got an earful regarding my "extravagance' till i told her i only paid
5 dollars for the pot at a flea market, this mollified her a bit. but i
still accepted the offer of the old enamelled pot, i think it will look
nice just sitting on a shelf in the kitchen.
--
JL

Joseph Littleshoes said:

I was talking to me 90 year old mum last night and telling her about my
new Revere ware Percolator and she offered me the old enamelled pot,
probly at least a 20 cup pot, she used to make coffee in back in the
days when i was a kid, and which she had got from her mother when she
was a new bride back in the 1930's hinged lid and no percolator basket,
just boil the water and toss the coffee in and let brew, preferably on a
cast iron, wood fired cooking stove. very suitable for providing coffee
for a large family of hard working men.

My mum is another 90 year old and her method of making coffee is very
similar. No fancy gadgets. Just boil a heavy based pan of water. Turn
off the heat, chuck in the right amount of freshly ground coffee and
wait for five minutes.

Steve

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Joseph Littleshoes said:

jmcquown said:

Don't worry about them, JL. I hate coffee made from those quick flash
coffee makers (Mr. Coffee I don't care if he was married to Marilyn
Monroe
be damned). A percolator gives you a cuppa joe (heheh) like you get from
old fashioned diners. I've even had a hand an making camping coffee
over an
open fire and really, there's nothing better.

Jill

I took Dimitris

OOPS, mis attribution, apparently i meant "yetanotherbob" rather than
Dimitri. Thanks Bob.
--
JL

advise and let it perk for about 8 minutes to day on a

Quoted message said:

very low flame, i had my back to the stove, rinsing some cutlery, when
suddenly the air in the kitchen was perfumed with the delightful aroma
of coffee, remembering Dimitries instructions i turned off the gas and
let it sit for a couple of minutes while i washed and dried a spoon,
poured my self a cup and added my usual amount of milk and sugar.

It was so much stronger than my old method, though using the same brand
of coffee, i had to add a bit more sugar, but it was strong in the good
way, not bitter just very full bodied, robust etc.

As it was such a big pot 8 cups, i added 2 extra scoops of coffee, i
usually add a scoop per cup + 1 for the pot, next time i will leave out
the extra "for the pot".

Though i, like many people my age, grew up around percolators, this is
the first one i have ever owned. I am pleased with it and the coffee it
produces.
--
JL

Steve Wolstenholme said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

I was talking to me 90 year old mum last night and telling her about my
new Revere ware Percolator and she offered me the old enamelled pot,
probly at least a 20 cup pot, she used to make coffee in back in the
days when i was a kid, and which she had got from her mother when she
was a new bride back in the 1930's hinged lid and no percolator basket,
just boil the water and toss the coffee in and let brew, preferably on a
cast iron, wood fired cooking stove. very suitable for providing coffee
for a large family of hard working men.

My mum is another 90 year old and her method of making coffee is very
similar. No fancy gadgets. Just boil a heavy based pan of water. Turn
off the heat, chuck in the right amount of freshly ground coffee and
wait for five minutes.

Steve

That's exactly how i was making mine till i got the percolator. Up
thread i explain how i got tired of breaking french presses and started
making my coffee in a sauce pan just as you describe.

An added bonus of the percolator is that the coffee stays hot longer,
just poured my second cup and did not have to warm it up in the microwave.
--
JL

Joseph Littleshoes said:

Steve Wolstenholme said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

I was talking to me 90 year old mum last night and telling her about my
new Revere ware Percolator and she offered me the old enamelled pot,
probly at least a 20 cup pot, she used to make coffee in back in the
days when i was a kid, and which she had got from her mother when she
was a new bride back in the 1930's hinged lid and no percolator basket,
just boil the water and toss the coffee in and let brew, preferably on a
cast iron, wood fired cooking stove. very suitable for providing coffee
for a large family of hard working men.

My mum is another 90 year old and her method of making coffee is very
similar. No fancy gadgets. Just boil a heavy based pan of water. Turn
off the heat, chuck in the right amount of freshly ground coffee and
wait for five minutes.

Steve

That's exactly how i was making mine till i got the percolator. Up
thread i explain how i got tired of breaking french presses and started
making my coffee in a sauce pan just as you describe.

An added bonus of the percolator is that the coffee stays hot longer,
just poured my second cup and did not have to warm it up in the microwave.

Just my preference. I like the taste of freshly ground coffee brewed
in a pan of freshly boiled water. I have a Percolator but I find it a
bit tedious and the end result isn't as good as the old way of making
coffee.

I'm not keen on keeping the coffee hot either. I only want one freshly
brewed hot cup of very strong black coffee. The fresh brewed taste
doesn't last for long.

Steve

Joseph Littleshoes said:

Quoted message said:

I use a gold filter. It seemed expensive at the time I bought it. That was
a long time ago, so it proved itself to be an economical purchase years
ago.

I keep wondering why not a stainless steel mesh filter? set in a steel
holder, that i would buy, the only gold filters i have seen advertised
are set in plastic and i swear, i can taste the plastic, be it coffee,
or any other hot food that is placed in the plastic.

I think my taste buds are as refined as most here, but I doubt that I could
taste the plastic.

Dave Smith said:

Joseph Littleshoes said:

Quoted message said:

I use a gold filter. It seemed expensive at the time I bought it. That was
a long time ago, so it proved itself to be an economical purchase years
ago.

I keep wondering why not a stainless steel mesh filter? set in a steel
holder, that i would buy, the only gold filters i have seen advertised
are set in plastic and i swear, i can taste the plastic, be it coffee,
or any other hot food that is placed in the plastic.

I think my taste buds are as refined as most here, but I doubt that I could
taste the plastic.

I have used plastic cones to hold paper filters for coffee making and i
can taste a chemical taste that is not there when i brew in glass or
steel. I had a ceramic cone once but i broke it and their not cheap to
replace. But even with the ceramic or glass cones i seem to perceive a
chemically taste when i use paper filters, even the unbleached, "green"
(but actually tan) paper filters.

Same with sodas or water in plastic bottles, im not meaning to suggest
im an anti plastic green crusader, i just don't like food hot or cold in
plastic, but especially hot food or drink.

Before i retired i used to take an appropriate sized ceramic mug to my
near by coffee shop and they would sell me coffee in it rather than
their plastic cups.
--
JL