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I tried them all, Percolators are the best! GE Immersible 1970

by Steve
(Hamilton< NJ)

I always had a hard time making a good cup of coffee at home. I grind my own beans, filtered water etc. I had many different coffee makers Bunn pour over, Bunn Pod, French Press and all of the coffee was just OK. I don't care what what the so called coffee experts say about percolators, for example the coffee is bitter or burned. They are all wrong!! Trust me on this, I've tried everything. I went and purchased a 1970 GE immersible percolator and it makes the best cup of coffee!! The coffee is very hot, smooth and rich. Try to find a vintage percolator, one from the 60's or 70's. DO NOT BUY YHE NEW JUNK FROM CHINA, many reviews say that they burn out in a few months. Don't fall for all of the modern bull.

Editor's Note: One of the most popular percolators out there, based on buyer feedback, is the Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker

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I tried them all, Percolators are the best! GE Immersible 1970

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Jul 18, 2009
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perc!!
by: pistachio

I agree,, Universal had a great pot and it poured So Fine from a Swans Neck spout,, quiet and
S m o o t h....

I ALWAYS thought Perc had merit,, its in the taste not in some aristocratic bs......

pistachio

Mar 17, 2010
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Percolators Obsession
by: Eric

I think people who use percolators are a bit of a special breed. We have persisted, or converted, despite the percolator's detractors. GE's Immersible is what I would call the 'Cadillac' of percolators. It's elegant, timeless design has attracted fans for decades. And one of these made in 1970 likely will still work today. I know mine does, and it's well used. The new found popularity of the percolator could be its own worst enemy now, as these days everything is made in China. Yes, most modern day percolators only last a year or two. Farberware's are probably the best quality, and you can replace the heating element should it ever burn out. But, nothing can beat the GE Immersible for looks and quality.

Mar 28, 2010
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Electro-perk the only way to go.
by: NJ COFFEE

Nothing makes better coffee the elctro-perk. Drip filters out too many acids and is never hot enough. Also, electro perk does not actually boil water. In-spite of what the evil drip mafia would have you believe. Electro-perk is rich, smooth and flavorful. Dreaded drip coffee is weak and luke warm.

Also an electro-perk takes up much less room and is far mor portable.

JMHO

Mar 29, 2011
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Coffee filtered through paper? Yeccch!
by: Gray

I agree that the percolator method is a better method than the drip. I have never been able to understand why some people cannot tell the difference between a paper filtered cup of coffee and the percolator method.

It just stands to reason that a paper filter has got to be trapping some of the very necessary oils in the coffee grounds that are essential to the flavor. And you would think that there has to be some kind of transfer of molecules from the paper, as white paper cannot be entirely pure and chemical free.

Sep 19, 2011
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Vintage GE Potbelly Percolator Wins My Vote On Percolators
by: GJ

I remember when I was still a toddler and Mother had a nice shiny brand new GE potbelly percolator that sat on the kitchen counter,it may have been the Model I3P30 from the late 1950s-early 60s.Back then those where a good top of the line percolator costing probably between $29 & $35+ back then. Waking up to the smell of the coffee(Hill's Brothers) from perking was like music to my nose even though I was too young to drink coffee. Just recently I had found one of these vintage percolators at a flea market,it was complete and in great condition for its age. I normally prefer coffee by by "vacuum" method, but since I got the GE percolator,I have become spoiled now to making my coffee in it.One things for sure: "Some Things Are Better,And Taste Better" when made with a vintage small appliance of yesteryear.

Nov 19, 2011
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Immersible
by: Russell

I agree there is no comparison between a percolator and the new coffee pots. I have been using my grandmothers Immersible for the last 10 years. It had been sitting on a shelf collecting dust when my newer version coffee pot started going out after less then a year of use. I just happened to look in the filter and realize that my grandma actually left the plug in there. Over 40 years old still perking like a champ. Coffee is always super hot, and rich with flavor.

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