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Presto 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator
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12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator

A sturdy stainless electric percolator with a fast brew and a signal light — a reliable party pot.

EntertainingDurable electric
8.1
BrewSift Score
Excellent
$54

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Should you buy it?

Buy it if

  • Entertaining
  • Durable electric
  • Durable stainless
  • Fast ~1 cup/min

Skip it if

  • Large footprint
  • Basic flavor vs drip

BrewSift Score breakdown

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

Brew quality8.3
Ease of use7.8
Build quality8.1
Capacity7.6
Value8.4

Pros & cons

What we like

  • Durable stainless
  • Fast ~1 cup/min
  • Ready signal light

Watch-outs

  • Large footprint
  • Basic flavor vs drip

Specifications

Type
Electric
Capacity
12 cup
Material
Stainless steel

Complete your setup

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

Add a grinder
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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.

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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.

$40Buy

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