Presto 02815 12-Cup Cordless Coffee Percolator - Stainless Steel, Modern Design, Easy Pour Spout, Stay-Cool Handle, Matte-Black

My family has owned this percolator for 6 years now, purchased right here on Amazon in 2010, and I'm about to buy another one for work. This pot has consistently delivered the best tasting coffee - better than all restaurants we frequent, better than friends and family's coffee... just awesomely, amazingly good. I've had a couple of minor maintenance issues over the years (see below) but they were super easily overcome, and in general this has been a super-reliable and very inexpensive appliance. Honestly, this has to have been one of my most favorite appliance purchases ever. And all for less than $40. Take THAT, you overpriced, overly featured drip machines that make lousy coffee!! ;-) *TIPS* With this, and any other stainless percolator, there are some basic guidelines to follow that aren't necessarily in the manual: 1. DO NOT use a paper filter. Ever. Use the metal basket ONLY. The holes are tiny enough to allow the coffee through, but to keep 99.9% of the gains in. Using the metal basket without a paper filter allows the flavor oils that naturally exist in the coffee bean to STAY in the coffee and contribute to its amazing and full flavor. If you use a paper filter, you'll lose the oils and get an "over-extracted" flavor that's more bitter than bold... so don't use a paper filter, follow the instructions, and you're GOLDEN - perfect coffee every time. Yes, you'll get a couple of grains in the last cup without a paper filter... whoop-de-do, just don't drink the very last few drops of the very last cup - problem solved. ;) 2. Cleaning the pot: Make sure it's clear of any build-up, but don't scrub the interior... allow the percolator to become seasoned. It's hot enough to prevent any bacterial issues, just like a wok or a cookie sheet. So let that puppy get seasoned, it's perfectly safe AND more delicious over time! The key place for build up is the receiving "hole" at the bottom of the pot for the metal tube. That can build up coffee debris pretty quick, and if you don't clear it, it will keep the metal tube from seating properly and you won't be able to brew properly, if at all. You only need to scrape away the excess with a fingernail, and you're good to go. The outside of the pot, however, feel free to scrub and make super shiny. It's really a nice looking piece when cleaned! 3. Cleaning the basket: The basket's tiny holes can get plugged up over a month or so of daily use. There's two ways to deal with this: chemically (cleaners) or with a wire brush. I prefer the wire brush route and just tap the bottom of the basket, which instantly clears the holes and allows you to keep the years of perfect seasoning intact. Wire brush FTW. 4. When assembling the pot in order to brew coffee, if you don't get the metal tube lined up with the receiving hole in the bottom of the pot, you'll get a misfire where you'll get a weak pot of coffee (at best), if not a mere pot of hot water. To ensure this doesn't happen, once the metal tube is aligned with the receiving hole, twist it left and right like you're trying to gently screw it in. It doesn't actually screw in... the twisting movement simply forces it to pop into the hole if it isn't in the hole already. Best. Trick. Ever. 5. Don't overfill the basket with coffee - the closer you are to the top of the tube, the more likely to get grains in the bottom of the pot. However, don't underfill or you'll get weak coffee. Follow the instructions, and you should be fine. 6. It's OK to let the coffee sit plugged in and ready to go for a long time as a FULL pot. If you're going to be leaving less than half a pot for more than an hour, UNPLUG IT, the coffee can burn if it sits long enough, just like ANY coffee pot. However, I've let a full pot sit for 4 or 5 hours, plugged in, and it's still not bad at all. Obviously, the fresher the better - just don't let it sit plugged in with very little coffee left, or your coffee will be understandably less delicious than you were expecting. 7. MAINTENANCE: I've had to replace the wire/plug once because using it thousands of times caused it to develop a minor short. Any plug/wire off the shelf that fits will do... it's just a straight up, no frills, 2 prong AC cable. Easy-peasy. I've also seen the screws holding on the bottom decay over time as they're not made of rust-resistant metal, sadly. However, a quick trip to your local hardware store will get you brand new ones; just bring the old ones with and ask the hardware guy for help. I replaced the bottom screws about 2 years ago when they got too rusty, so I got 4 years out of mine. You might be able to forestall the rusty screws issue by covering the holes with hot glue to prevent water from getting up in there when you wash the outside. That'd probably work perfectly, but I haven't actually tried it. Finally, stop reading reviews, buy this pot, and enjoy your awesome coffee!!!

I bought this Presto to replace a Mr. Coffee programmable drip coffee maker. Out of the box, the Mr. Coffee machine had a non-working warming plate. Then, after a bit of thought, recalled that I wasn't especially happy with the last 2 or 3 drip coffee makers I owned. They produced adequate coffee, but nothing out of the ordinary, nothing spectacular. While browsing for a new coffee maker, I came upon the Presto and read the great reviews and also the not so great reviews. Since the positive reviews far outnumbered the negative ones, I took the plunge and couldn't be happier! This machine is simplicity in itself. Every part is able to be easily cleaned due to the few number of parts it consists of. A simple rinse between uses is about all that's needed. Maybe once a month a more thorough cleaning is necessary to remove any stains from the coffee or the oils produced by making coffee. I use the flat bottomed Mr. Coffee (#4) basket filters with the Presto. It takes just a second to poke a hole in the bottom to get it over the stem and into the basket. So far, not one ground has ended up in my coffee regardless of how fine, or coarse my coffee is. For each and every drip machine I've owned, none has made coffee as hot as I like it. After brewing, I've always had to put the cup in my microwave for varying times to get it to the temperature I like. I like mine one step below scalding but your mileage may vary. I tested the temperature of the Presto after a full brew of 12 cups and it was 195 degrees F. After doing some research on the internet, discovered that the optimal temperature for brewing is between 195-200 degrees, so this coffee maker was spot on! Although this temperature may seem too hot to some, it's actually quite beneficial for the following reason: the hotter the water, the less coffee is needed for full flavor extraction. In the drip makers, I was using 6-8 spoons of coffee per 4 cups of water to achieve the flavor I most enjoyed. With the Presto, the ratio was 1 spoon of coffee to make 1 cup of coffee, or 4 spoons of coffee per 4 cups of coffee. So, my usage of coffee grounds was halved to make a much hotter, full-bodied, delicious cup of coffee! The only down side to the Presto, compared to the auto coffee makers, is lack of a timer. The fix to this was the addition of an appliance timer which costs perhaps $5-$7. I like to have my coffee waiting for me when I awaken in the morning so add the water, filter, and coffee before bed. I have all the tabs of the timer removed except for just one which turns the pot on about an hour before I wake. I don't have to worry about "off" since I unplug the pot after drinking my morning coffee. Of course, I could always manually plug in the pot and wait about five minutes, but find a timer more to my liking. Another nice feature of this coffee maker is the small footprint it has as opposed to the larger plastic automatic coffee makers. With proper care and cleaning, am hoping to get a lot of years out of this great machine. And, thanks to Amazon's Prime shipping, it arrived on Christmas Eve in time for a large family gathering when it took its "maiden voyage." Thanks Amazon and thanks Presto!

This is the Presto 12-cup stainless steel electric coffee maker. It brews hot, strong coffee quickly and keeps it warm automatically- so you can choose when you’re ready to drink it. The stainless steel design is durable and easy to clean, and it’s great for families, entertaining, or anyone who prefers a classic percolator-style coffee maker. Also, no plastic parts getting hot and touching your coffee- bonus!

We have tried several coffeemakers since starting our family (it takes a lot of coffee to fuel our two-working-parents-with-a-new-house-and-two-children-under-two household) and this, my friends, is THE BEST. To understand my rating you may need to know what we were looking for to begin with, and how this machine satisfied our criteria. What we wanted 1) First, we needed hot coffee and fast! 2) Coffee must taste good 3) NO plastic - at least where the nearly boiling hot water comes into contact with it 4) Ease of use - KISS rule applies here, as we're operating on very little sleep these days How it performed 1) This pot knocks this out of the park. It only takes about 6-8 minutes to brew 6 cups. It is HOT and it stays hot for a long time (actually, it will stay hot as long as you have the machine plugged into the outlet, which is a really nice feature when we're home on the weekends). A couple of our other machines actually took longer to brew coffee as we encountered filter problems and other issues. Side note - we keep a huge Brita filter of water in our fridge, and use it for coffee so we don't need all the extra filtering of other machines. 2) The taste of coffee will be affected by many factors, not the least of which is the quality of your selected beans, the roast, how freshly ground it is, and using COLD water to begin, however even with the best coffees our previous coffee makers left something to be desired. This machine consistently makes delicious coffee. Seriously, it is such a pleasure to drink. 3) This one is really important. As we increased the amount of coffee we drink, we realized that pretty much all other machines involve plastic parts somewhere in the brew process, despite having metal baskets and the like. That means there is a pretty good chance some unhealthful substances could be leaching into the water, and into the coffee. We use steel and glass with our other beverages and for our children's drinks - but had ignored the almost 16 oz of coffee a day we were consuming! This entire machine, with the exception of the base and handle, is steel. All that boiling hot water comes in contact with is metal. I suspect that also has something to do with how well it performs on the flavor scale. 4) Again, home run. This machine isn't any more labor intensive to use than a Mr. Coffee or a Cuisinart. In fact, it might be simpler since you don't have to pour water from a carafe into some silly little hole somewhere on the machine, risking spilling water all over the counter. Fill the carafe with cold water. Fill the basket with grounds. Insert bar, basket, and lids. Plug it in. Pour your cereal, hug your kids, pack your lunch, whatever you fancy. 8 minutes later you're pouring a delicious, hot mug of joe. We have a grinder and only buy whole bean coffee. Sometimes we grind the coffee the night before to save time, but plenty of mornings we have grind it just before making the coffee. Still a simple and quick process..even when we are exhausted. Additionally, you can make small amounts of coffee without needing a special setting. The coffee isn't any weaker as a result, unlike other machines. I think this has to do with how hot this machine gets the water prior to brewing. It isn't heating up along the way, like some other machines. So the first few cups are just as good as the rest. You can, however, make a big full pot, which is nice for us because our parents come to visit often and all drink coffee too. And the whole big pot is piping hot. That brings me to a negative aspect of this machine. If you brew a pot, and want another, you have to wait until the pot cools. I've been raving about how hot it makes coffee, and that it's made of metal. Well, it becomes a dangerously hot piece of metal. Clean up is easy with this machine too. We compost our grounds so it is as simple as dumping the basket into our compost container, and rinsing out the parts. Something to be mindful of, though, is ensuring that you UNPLUG the machine before you leave. Best case scenario, you return to hot coffee in the evening, if that's your thing, but I'm afraid of causing an electrical fire so our post-coffee routine is simply unplugging it before leaving for work. Again, it is usually too hot to clean right away so we do this in the evening. You'll notice some features we weren't looking for, and which this product does not have: 1) Brew interrupt for pouring a cup while it is still brewing. We aren't that impatient. We have plenty to do while we wait for the full pot to brew. But some folks may not like that. 2) Clock - we have that on our stove...and our phones...and our toaster oven...and our wall. We're good with clocks 3) Programmable brewing - again, not necessary for us as we find using this machine to be quick and easy. We did enjoy this feature on other products (waking up to coffee brewing for you is so nice!) but the trade off for no plastic parts was worth it to us. Plus, my husband is so sweet about getting up first and making the coffee, so not much has changed for me in this way ;-) Well, this is the longest review I have ever written, but I know how people are about their coffee...because I am one of those people. I hope this review helps. We've had this machine for 6 months, it's going strong, it looks cool on the counter, it's easy to use and it makes one darn good cup of coffee.

Well, it's been 5 years since I purchased this on Amazon. It makes great coffee! My only gripe is that the power cord it starting to act up. Seems to be a little short in it right where the wire meets the plug part the goes into the unit itself. Looking at replacement cords on here right now and the reviews are bad because they are not OEM power cords. With that said, I was able to order one on the official website of Presto. That is the way to go! All in all, this percolator is very good. If I didn't have an issue with the power cord, I would easily give this percolator 5 stars.

The Presto 02815 is easy to use and makes the perfect cup of coffee. We have been using a camping style stove top percolator but this electric one makes it easier to get that perfect cup. Reminds me of mom's coffee back in the 70's. If you are new to percolating coffee do not hesitate to buy this machine. The automatic shut-off is one outstanding feature compared to stovetop model where you have time everything and never really know if you hit the ideal temperature. Yes you can use trial and error to get your own formula based on your stove and pot, but the automatic features of the Presto are worth the extra cost. Watch the price history and look to snag one when the price drops.

In the first years of my life, I grew up with a coffee percolator. Its in my humble opinion, a percolator is the best way to make coffee. Back in the 1990's, companies started marketing drip style coffee makers. They would classically show somebody getting coffee grounds all over their percolators, and using that as a reason to switch to drip. Well, it must have worked, because our family switched to drip style coffee makers, and we went through many of them, as they never lasted more then 3 to 5-years! I gotta be honest, when you've tasted drip brewed coffee, it just isn't as good. When you've tasted percolator brewed coffee, its like a night and day difference. After a power outage spike took out our old coffee maker, it was time to finally go back to the percolator, and we chose the Presto. How does it measure up? Well, let me install a new surge protector first, plug the percolator into it, and then I'll tell ya. The coffee maker comes packaged fairly well, nice box, cardboard separation inserts. Comes with an included 2-prong power cord, the same kind waffle irons, rice makers, and crock pots use. It comes with a instruction manual, and all the parts that make up the percolator, all packaged in plastic bags, which you must take out, and install properly to get ready for use. With the lid removed, filter basket and tube, fill the unit with the amount of water you require for the needed cups you want. For example, if you want to make 12-cups of coffee, fill to the 12-cup mark. I grind my own coffee beans with a portable B&D electric coffee grinder. I like my coffee strong, so I fill the grinder to its max level, and I just do a medium grind, that way you don't get a lot of grounds getting past the filter basket into your coffee. Yes, I am well aware of the age old discussion, to paper filter, or not paper filter, that is the question. To be perfectly honest, using paper filters will indeed alter the taste of the coffee to be less desirable, all to have no grounds at the bottom of the pot. If you do a medium grind, you won't get that many grounds at the bottom of the pot anyway, so I recommend to not use a paper filter for best flavor results. Once you have filed the filter basket, just place the percolator pickup tube into it, then center the bottom half of the tube, with the bowl shaped recessed notch at the bottom of the coffee pot. Then just hold it in place while you install the lid. The lid literally snaps into place, so there is no way that lid is ever coming off on its own, without human intervention, so you can trust it, which is a plus. Then all you have to do is plug the cord into the wall, and the coffee maker begins percolating after just a few seconds. When the coffee pot is fully filled, it is surprisingly heavy, so much so, I decided to weigh it. The coffee maker weighs in 6-pounds and 10.7-ounces, that is almost 7-pounds! It is in my opinion, that seniors who are suffering from arthritis, will have quite a bit of difficulty managing this coffee pot. I remember my mother had a lot of trouble, just trying to lift a 12-cup drip style pot. So you might want to use a second hand with a pot holder, to help you support the pot as you pore. The good news however, is that this pot has an excellent handle, that remains cool to the touch, so you never have to worry about getting burned, as what would happen with a stove top percolator! Additionally, the percolator has a beautiful spout, and it functions as good as it looks, pores beautifully. I recommend that you use filtered water, I use a Britta filter, which is better for your health, and helps to reduce calcium deposits in the coffee pot. The company claims that the percolator takes 1-minute per cup, so 12-cups = 12-minutes. I am always wary of company claims when it comes to marketing, so I decided to test that. The water sat long enough in the pot to reach room temperature before I plugged it in. As my video clearly shows, the Presto 12-cup percolator took a total of 12-minutes and 55-seconds to finish brewing. So while that is nearly a whole minute longer then company claims, its well within the norm, so they get a pass.....This time. By now your wondering, all this is well and good, but how does the coffee taste? I am happy to report, that the coffee that this percolator makes, tastes phenomenal! Literally, every time I took a sip, I was in heaven. Its like one of those things that makes you ask yourself, "what have I been doing with all of my life?" The answer is, you've been doing it wrong for years, but now you own a percolator, so you've redeemed yourself. I can't recommend the flavor that this machine produces enough! Please note that, unlike drip style coffee makers that never get the coffee that hot, this percolator makes coffee piping hot, 195-degrees Fahrenheit. Be careful with your first sips, unless you cool it down a bit with some liquid creamer or milk. Now as far as cleanup is concerned, its not the huge ordeal that companies made it out to be, when they suggested that you switch to drip style coffee makers. Simply, remove the lid, run it under hot water, set aside. Remove the filter basket, knock it against the inside of your trash can, most of the grounds fall in, or use a piece of paper towel to assist. Run the filter basket under hot water to rinse out any remaining grounds. Run some water through the pickup tube, just make sure its clear, set aside to dry. A quick rinse of the pot as well, not even soap is required, Its literally that simple, and now your percolator will be ready for the next pot you make. I recommend only plugging and unplugging the cord from the male end that goes into the wall, there is really no need to detach it from the coffee maker itself. But when the coffee percolator finishes brewing, it will automatically turn off and switch to warming mode. I don't recommend leaving the pot in warming mode for longer then 30-minutes though, that way the coffee stays fresh and doesn't turn bitter on ya. I would have preferred that this coffee maker had an on/off switch, but that doesn't appear to be a feature, that is found on percolators in general, not just from this brand. Other then that, I literally have nothing else negative to say about it. The percolator is both beautiful in design, as it is, in its function to make excellent tasting coffee, what more could you want? I really love this coffee maker and I can't recommend it enough. If you've been using a drip style coffee maker, please do yourself a favor, and get a percolator. I rate this coffee maker a solid 5 out of 5 stars! Highly recommended!

Like a lot of customers that purchase this electric percolator, I was looking for an option that didn’t include plastic in the inside. If you’ve done your research, you’ll know how hard it is to find a plastic-free coffee maker. The only options for drip coffee makers without plastic on the inside are 2 commercial brands that cost a fortune (l think it was in the thousands). That only left French press and percolators. My fiance does not like how little French press yields and it doesn’t keep it hot. Most percolators are stovetop and I didn’t want to mess with that in the morning. I like that this is electric and it makes 12 cups. There are not many brands that make 12 cup electric percolators so my options were limited even more. When I found this, I was happy with the quality of the coffee and the speed. Some might think it’s slow but it’s really not bad, maybe 5 minutes. I drink a cup of herbal tea first thing so it didn’t bother me. But I do wish there was an automatic timer to start built in. My fiance thinks this makes the coffee way too hot and complains it curdles his protein powder but I don’t have a problem with the temperature of the coffee. I was mainly happy that I finally found a plastic free option. Overall, I’d give this a 4 or 5 starts IF the percolator lasted longer than a year. I purchased this in September 2024 and it started acting up here and there after about 8-9 months. It would occasionally not start for whatever reason, and I would readjust and jiggle it, move the plug to the other one, and it work randomly start but other times it wouldn’t no matter what so I would have to bust out my dreaded plastic drip coffee maker. It didn’t happen often so I dealt with it but it seems it finally gave out today. No matter how much I tinkered with it, it won’t start this time. This is not an cheap percolator so I’m really disappointed that it didn’t last. I still have my old drip coffee makers that still work after 5 years. 4-5 for coffee quality but less than a 1 star for durability.