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Hamilton Beach12-Cup Electric Percolator
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12-Cup Electric Percolator

An electric percolator that brews a big batch and keeps it warm — easy for crowds and offices.

CrowdsSet-and-forget
8.3
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$77

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Should you buy it?

Buy it if

  • Crowds
  • Set-and-forget
  • 12-cup capacity
  • Keep-warm mode

Skip it if

  • Bulky
  • Coffee can over-perk if left on

Not for you? Consider the Farberware Yosemite 8-Cup Stainless Percolator — or see all percolators .

BrewSift Score breakdown

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

Brew quality8.5
Ease of use8.0
Build quality8.3
Capacity7.8
Value8.6

Pros & cons

What we like

  • 12-cup capacity
  • Keep-warm mode
  • Cord-free serving

Watch-outs

  • Bulky
  • Coffee can over-perk if left on

Specifications

Type
Electric
Capacity
12 cup
Feature
Keep-warm

Complete your setup

The gear that pairs with the 12-Cup Electric Percolator to make a complete, working setup.

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Take it with you
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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.

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