PERCOLATED COFFEE
Strong and bitter
Percolator or “Percolated Coffee” is ideal for “strong” and bitter coffee lovers. The operation of this coffee maker is based on the so-called percolation principle, when the ready-made infusion continuously circulates through the coffee maker, passing through the coffee grounds again and again until the maximum strength of the coffee is ensured. Passing through the same coffee grounds over and over removes the maximum caffeine from the coffee, as well as many other substances that give coffee its unique bitter taste.
A percolator is a closed pot with a top and bottom separated by wire mesh and tubing. Water is poured into the lower part, and pre-ground coffee is poured into the rack with a mesh bottom in the middle part. The kettle is then heated. As the water boils, it rises through the pipe to the top, pours over the coffee in the rack, passes through it and infuses it. Then, passing through the net under the shelf, the finished infusion is poured into the lower container and again continuously circulates. As a result, the same coffee is brewed many times.
The percolation coffee maker was invented by British Benjamin Thompson Earl Rumford. His coffee maker, however, did not have a pipe for raising the water.
In 1889, American farmer Hans Goodrich added a water heating tank and riser pipe to the previously designed coffee maker structure and received a patent for his invention, the Percolator.
The percolator reached its peak during the reign of US President Richard Nixon, which was greatly facilitated by the White House leader’s love of bitter and strong coffee. According to legend, there was always coffee ready for the President in all the offices of the White House, brewed with the help of a percolator.
Years later, the Percolator came under fire from health advocates. After the spread of electric automatic coffee makers, the use of percolators declined greatly.
- Pour water into the bottom of the percolator
- Pour the ground coffee into a special drawer with mesh
- Level the coffee with a spoon and press it slightly
- Place the grid in the pot and close the lid
- Turn on the device if it is electric or put it on a gas stove
- Wait for some time from the moment you hear the noise of the water (Wait about one minute for each cup of coffee. For example, if 5 cups of coffee are prepared in the percolator, then you should wait another 5 minutes after hearing the noise of the water)
- Turn off the gas stove
- Let the coffee “rest” for about 1 minute
- Pour coffee into mugs and serve
| Coffee Type | Arabica, Robusta |
| Roasting Level | Dark (French Roast) Burned (Italian Roast) |
| Grind Size | Medium (Filter Coffee) |
| Water Temperature | Boiling: 205 ° Fahrenheit |
| Coffee / Water Ratio | 3-5 gr coffee / 100 ml water (1-1.5 tablespoon for every cup) |
| Preparation Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Serving Size | 240 ml (8 Fl Oz) |
| Caffeine Amount in 1 Serving | 150 mg |
| Nutritional Value | 3-5 Calories |
| Daily Dosage | No more than 3 Cups |
| Serving Method | – As is; -With Sugar; – With Cakes and Fruits. |
W A R N I N G !
The given numbers are average and may be different from the actual values.
– The percolator reached its peak under US President Richard Nixon.
– Almost every office in the White House always had Percolated coffee ready for President Nixon.
– The percolator has been heavily criticized by proponents of a healthy lifestyle.
– Percolated coffee is considered the most bitter coffee.
– To get the most bitter taste, Percolated Coffee lovers use Robusta coffee.
Percolator or “Percolated Coffee” is ideal for “strong” and bitter coffee lovers. The operation of this coffee maker is based on the so-called percolation principle, when the ready-made infusion continuously circulates through the coffee maker, passing through the coffee grounds again and again until the maximum strength of the coffee is ensured. Passing through the same coffee grounds over and over removes the maximum caffeine from the coffee, as well as many other substances that give coffee its unique bitter taste.
A percolator is a closed pot with a top and bottom separated by wire mesh and tubing. Water is poured into the lower part, and pre-ground coffee is poured into the rack with a mesh bottom in the middle part. The kettle is then heated. As the water boils, it rises through the pipe to the top, pours over the coffee in the rack, passes through it and infuses it. Then, passing through the net under the shelf, the finished infusion is poured into the lower container and again continuously circulates. As a result, the same coffee is brewed many times.
The percolation coffee maker was invented by British Benjamin Thompson Earl Rumford. His coffee maker, however, did not have a pipe for raising the water.
In 1889, American farmer Hans Goodrich added a water heating tank and riser pipe to the previously designed coffee maker structure and received a patent for his invention, the Percolator.
The percolator reached its peak during the reign of US President Richard Nixon, which was greatly facilitated by the White House leader’s love of bitter and strong coffee. According to legend, there was always coffee ready for the President in all the offices of the White House, brewed with the help of a percolator.
Years later, the Percolator came under fire from health advocates. After the spread of electric automatic coffee makers, the use of percolators declined greatly.
- Pour water into the bottom of the percolator
- Pour the ground coffee into a special drawer with mesh
- Level the coffee with a spoon and press it slightly
- Place the grid in the pot and close the lid
- Turn on the device if it is electric or put it on a gas stove
- Wait for some time from the moment you hear the noise of the water (Wait about one minute for each cup of coffee. For example, if 5 cups of coffee are prepared in the percolator, then you should wait another 5 minutes after hearing the noise of the water)
- Turn off the gas stove
- Let the coffee “rest” for about 1 minute
- Pour coffee into mugs and serve
| Coffee Type | Arabica, Robusta |
| Roasting Level | Dark (French Roast) Burned (Italian Roast) |
| Grind Size | Medium (Filter Coffee) |
| Water Temperature | Boiling: 205 ° Fahrenheit |
| Coffee / Water Ratio | 3-5 gr coffee / 100 ml water (1-1.5 tablespoon for every cup) |
| Preparation Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Serving Size | 240 ml (8 Fl Oz) |
| Caffeine Amount in 1 Serving | 150 mg |
| Nutritional Value | 3-5 Calories |
| Daily Dosage | No more than 3 Cups |
| Serving Method | – As is; -With Sugar; – With Cakes and Fruits. |
W A R N I N G !
The given numbers are average and may be different from the actual values.
– The percolator reached its peak under US President Richard Nixon.
– Almost every office in the White House always had Percolated coffee ready for President Nixon.
– The percolator has been heavily criticized by proponents of a healthy lifestyle.
– Percolated coffee is considered the most bitter coffee.
– To get the most bitter taste, Percolated Coffee lovers use Robusta coffee.