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Farberware Yosemite 8-Cup Stainless Percolator
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Yosemite 8-Cup Stainless Percolator

The classic stovetop percolator — strong, hot, nostalgic coffee in durable stainless for very little money.

Classic stovetopValue
8.9
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$33

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Should you buy it?

Buy it if

  • Classic stovetop
  • Value
  • Durable stainless
  • Strong, hot coffee

Skip it if

  • Can over-extract if left too long
  • No auto shut-off (stovetop)

Not for you? Consider the COLETTI Bozeman Camping Percolator 9-Cup — or see all percolators .

The verdict

Farberware's Yosemite is the percolator most people picture: heavy stainless steel, a glass knob to watch it perk, and a strong, hot, full-bodied pot. Use a coarse grind and pull it on time and it makes the cozy, robust cup percolators are loved for.

BrewSift Score breakdown

Scored across the dimensions that matter for percolators. The overall is a weighted average — see the formula.

Brew quality9.1
Ease of use8.6
Build quality8.9
Capacity8.4
Value9.2

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Durable stainless
  • Strong, hot coffee
  • Cheap & timeless

Watch-outs

  • Can over-extract if left too long
  • No auto shut-off (stovetop)

Specifications

Type
Stovetop
Capacity
8 cup
Material
Stainless steel

Complete your setup

The gear that pairs with the Yosemite 8-Cup Stainless Percolator to make a complete, working setup.

Add a grinder
Timemore Chestnut C2
Timemore

Chestnut C2

Grind consistency does more for the cup than almost any other purchase — a burr grinder is what makes good gear actually taste good.

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Take it with you
Zojirushi Stainless Steel Mug 16oz
Zojirushi

Stainless Steel Mug 16oz

A vacuum-insulated mug keeps your coffee hot for hours and doesn't leak in a bag.

$37Buy
Keep beans fresh
Fellow Atmos Vacuum Canister
Fellow

Atmos Vacuum Canister

An airtight, opaque canister protects the beans you just bought from going flat within days.

$40Buy

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