Immersion
Percolator
Stovetop percolator coffee, done right — a coarse grind, gentle heat, and a prompt pull keep this recirculating brewer from turning bitter.
Ratio1:15
GrindCoarse800–1000 µm
Time6:00
Steps
- 1
Grind 30 g of coffee coarse and add it to the percolator basket, spreading it level.
- 2
Fill the reservoir with 450 g of water, assemble the percolator, and set it over medium heat.
- 3
Once it starts percolating, keep a gentle rhythm — about one bubble in the glass knob every 2–3 seconds — for 5–7 minutes.
- 4
Pull it from the heat, lift out the grounds basket so it stops brewing, and serve right away.
What you need
- Stovetop percolator