Farberware Researched
Yosemite 8-Cup Stainless Percolator
The classic stovetop percolator — strong, hot, nostalgic coffee in durable stainless for very little money.
Classic stovetopValue
Presto Researched
02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Electric 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
$76.79
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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
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 quality8.3
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
- Speed
- About a cup a minute per Presto
What owners say
Amazon owners average 4.5 stars across 19,738 ratings with 4K+ bought in the past month, making it the best-reviewed electric percolator in this roundup.
From the journal
Where the 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Electric Percolator comes up in our guides.
Complete your setup
The gear that pairs with the 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Electric Percolator to make a complete, working setup.
Add a grinder
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Take it with you
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Keep beans fresh
Fellow
Atmos Vacuum Canister
An airtight, opaque canister protects the beans you just bought from going flat within days.
$40Buy
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