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Farberware 50124 Classic Yosemite Stainless Steel Percolator
Price : $45.00 $18.72
Features
: - Sleek percolator brews 4 to 8 cups coffee
- Permanent filter basket; no messy paper filters needed
- Made of 18/10 stainless steel polished to mirror-finish
- Stay-cool synthetic handle; dishwasher safe
- Measures 8-1/4 by 6-5/6 by 9 inches
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Presto 02811 12-Cup Stainless Steel Coffeemaker
Price : $62.99 Too low to display
Features
: - Elegant stainless-steel electric coffeemaker with a classic hotel look
- Brews 4 to 12 cups of coffee at a cup a minute; 800 watts
- Stainless-steel filter basket and perk tube for durability
- Signal light tells when coffee is ready; detachable cord for easy storage
- Measures 10 by 5 by 13 inches; 1-year warranty
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Farberware FCP240 2-4-Cup Percolator, Stainless Steel
Price : $59.99 Too low to display
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: - 4-Cup capacityand 1000 watts
- Durable stainless steel construction and maintains consistent brew speed: 1-cup p/min.
- Stays warm when plugged in
- Cool-touch handle and lid knob with rolled edges for safe and easy handling
- Detachable power cord
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With a durable stainless steel construction, the FCP240 percolator carries a detachable power cord and cool-to-the-touch handle and base that allows you to bring from the kitchen counter to you table. Provides simplicity to the consumer through a 1-step brewing process, Automatic Keep Warm Mode and detachable Power Cord. Delivers on durability with its sturdy stainless steel construction
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West Bend 58030 12-30 Automatic Party Perk
Price : $59.99 Too low to display
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: - 30-cup automatic coffeemaker with 2-way dripless faucet for easy serving
- Brews 1 cup per minute; automatic temperature control
- Twist-lock cover helps prevent accidental spillage
- Heat-resistant handles, base, lid, filter basket tip for added safety
- Measures 15 by 9-1/2 inches; 1-year warranty
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This polished aluminum coffeemaker brews coffee and then lets brunch guests or executives at a breakfast meeting serve themselves. The coffeemaker brews up to 30 cups of coffee and averages about one cup per minute in brewing time. For accurate filling, the urn has water level markings on its interior. The coffeemaker has a red serving light that illuminates when brewing is complete and the coffee is ready to pour. The two-way faucet pours easily and is dripless. An automatic temperature control keeps coffee warm as long as it is plugged into an outlet. For safety from burns, the filter basket has a cool tip and the handles, base, and lid are all heat-resistant. Additionally, the coffeemaker’s cover twists to lock, ensuring that accidental spilling will not occur. The coffeemaker comes with a detachable cord for easy storage. This appliance is covered by West Bend under a 1-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde
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West Bend 54159 Classic Stainless-Steel 12-Cup Percolator
Price : $54.99 Too low to display
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: - Classic stainless-steel percolator brews from 2 to 12 cups of coffee
- Circulates hot water through grounds, creating that familiar percolating sound
- Ready-to-serve indicator light; coffee-level indicator in the handle
- Automatic keep-warm mode; detachable power cord; stay-cool handle and base
- Measures 9-1/5 by 6-1/5 by 12-1/5 inches
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Classic West Bend 12 cup stainless steel percolator brings back the strong flavor and aroma of percolated coffee.
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Question : Can you take already ground coffee that would be for a percolator and grind the grounds to the espresso level?
Somebody bought me a lot of ground coffee for Christmas, but I want to use it in my espresso machine. So I am hoping I can go to a coffee shop that maybe uses a Burr grinder and grind the ground coffee even finer for use in the espresso machine so that I have better tasting espresso.If this is not possible, why would it not work? It seems logical to me that you are just grinding a thicker grind down to a finer grind. Would the grinder (Burr grinder?) somehow get gunked up with the already ground coffee?All I want to know is this:Can I grind already ground coffee down to an espresso ground?I don't care if my gourmet taste buds will not be enlightened. I just need to know if it is possible and will not mess up the machine used to grind the coffee, which I believe is one of those big red machines and probably a Burr grinder.
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pre-ground coffee is stale, alwaysthis means poor espressostaleness will be evident as the crema will be poortoss it in the bin, or put it on the garden as coffee grounds are quite good for thatthen go & buy some whole beans from your favourite local gourmet coffee roasteryou will notice an immediate difference if they are fresh as the crema will flow deep & rich from your machineit will taste completely different too, although no need to describe this as it will simply astound you
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Question : How do Europeans make their coffee at home, if at all?
My understanding is Europeans drink espresso-based drinks and never ordinary brewed coffee. Americans make themselves brewed coffee at home or sometimes buy it from coffee shops--brewed coffee is not as strong as espresso, so it is cheaper. First, is it true Europeans don't drink brewed-at-home coffee (percolator, French press, drip coffeemaker, etc.)? So do they always have to go out for their espresso? Or do people have espresso machines at home?Yes, I am posting this in a German forum, hoping to hear from true Europeans and not Americans. But if you know of how Europeans outside of Germany consume their coffee, too, please enlighten me. :)Mary, good info, thanks. I for some reason thought espresso makers were crazy expensive, but they are within reach for the average Westerner. And I didn't know stovetop espresso makers even existed.Yes, I was aware some Americans have espresso machines. But I would venture to guess that most have a plug-in drip coffeemaker--or if not that, something like a French press or even an old-school percolator.I have found the quality of Starbucks coffee to vary tremendously from store to store, so I am not always a fan. I guess it depends on whether the person preparing it knows what he or she is doing. Some smaller local shops in my city are far more consistent and of high quality.I met some Germans, and they were reminiscing about coffee back home (i.e., in Germany) being "pressurized"--I believe they were referring to espresso.Yahoo!, if I went to that Jamia person's link (since removed), did I run a security risk? Is s/he collecting personal info? It looked like a Yahoo! Answers page but not quite right....
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Depends. Most of them just use the same sort of equipment you have, or they buy espresso makers (the electric sort, they are available around...they sell those pods in Europe, too) or they have these little stove-top espresso cookers, that have two chambers, and work the opposite of a Coffee pot. You can find those in the US, too. Or they buy nescafé and make it with water, just like instant in the US. You know, a lot of Americans have espresso makers at home, too. Oh, and I have discovered, if you buy a really nice European roast coffee, like espresso, French or Italian Roast, and put it in your automatic drip coffee maker, it tastes pretty much the same as when you go to Starbucks, or whatever. I'm sure some Europeans have figured that out, too.BTW, you're talking about Southern Europeans. Germans drink coffee just like American style...medium roasted Robusto crap.
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Question : I drank contaminated water, what now?
I drank between 12-16 oz of coffee the other day. The water used to make the coffee was stored in a plastic 1 gallon water jug for about a year and on top of that it was the water from a dehumidifier. I'm going to call my Dr. tomorrow to see if I should get antibiotics or something. I feel fine with no symptoms but I'm still worried that it could be damaging me without any major symptoms.The water was probably brought to a quick boil from the coffee machine (percolator) and went through a paper filter as well as the coffee grounds. I would assume the water was full of bacteria and all sorts of nasty stuff. Here are my answers to questions that I know people will ask:1) No I couldn't taste the difference, I guess the coffee masked the bad taste2) I have no idea why year old dehumidifier water was being stored in water jugs3) I thought it was a gallon of distilled water so I used it. It was really early in the morning and I was rushing.
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haha! sorry to poke funeh prolly not too big of an issue, the plastic may have off gassed which antibiotics aint gonna help. Um anything else will prolly just make your stomach contents explode from both ends! I went to a summer camp and they pumped the water out of a man made lake and forgot to turn the sanitation equipment on for that session. lets just say it wasnt fun when i found out lol. prolly worse than your plastic issue with ambient humidity water. Keep in mind all that water that the dehumidifier pulled out the air is the same water that you breath in every breath! Oh yeah and the process to make the coffee may have killed most of everything in it i wouldnt worry. If you arent puking yet youre probably fine.
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Question : Hospitality questions! About coffee, tea etc.?
Here are some questions from the hospitality food and beverage course I'm doing.I have already answered some, but if they are wrong please correct them =)THANKYOU!!!1.What are the different methods of roasting coffee?There are simple ways of roasting coffee and there are more technical ways, simple ways are pan/stovetop and oven roasting. In between there are home air-poppers and home drum roasters. More technical ways are the many commercial roasters out there.2.How do you choose the correct grind for the method of brewing?If the method of brewing is only a short time in the appliance then the coffee should be grinded very finely so that the flavors release quickly. If the coffee spends more time in the appliance, such as a percolator the coffee needs to be a coarser grind so that the flavors don’t release too quickly.3.How should coffee be stored?It should be stored in a cool dry place, like wine. Once the package is open it needs to be stored in an air tight container and used as soon as possible.4.What equipment is used in coffee making?There are automatic coffee machines that make the whole coffee at the touch of a button and there are many other pieces of equipment used to manually make coffee;-Coffee bean grinders-Percolators-Boiling water units-Espresso machines-Milk frothing jugs-Milk thermometers-Filters-Cups and mugs-Saucers-Spoons5.What are the different ways of brewing coffee?1.Turkish - Grind: pulverized 2.Percolator – Grind: coarse3.Regular drip – Grind: medium-course4.Plunger – Grind: medium-course5.Vacuum – Grind: course6.Cold-water – Grind: course7.Espresso – Grind: fine6.What are the different ways in which coffee is served?-Black-White (with milk)-With cream-With or without sugar-Chocolate or cinnamon added7.What is a scented tea?8.What is the difference between tea and tea bags?9.Why is tea brewed?10. How are milk, lemon and sugar used in tea?11. How are garnishes used to decorate tea?12. How should tea be stored?13. How should tea be served?14. Why are non-alcoholic drinks gaining in popularity?15. What fruit and vegetables (fresh, tinned and frozen) does your establishment use?16. What dairy products are used in non-alcoholic drinks?17. What cordials and syrups are used in non-alcoholic drinks?18. What equipment is used to make non-alcoholic drinks?19. What garnishes are used in your establishment?20. What glassware is used in your establishment?21. Why should equipment be kept clean?22. Why should equipment be maintained correctly?
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Two things:1. Congratulations on being pregnant!2. Coffee can be stored frozen for a long time. Once open, it can be stored in the refrigerator for months. I know b/c I have been doing this for years.
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Question : Espresso from a Percolator?
We have an old percolator at home which does a great job at making a nice brewed coffee. My question is, am I able to make a shot or two espresso from the machine with a certain ratio or technique? I understand that it is designed specifically to make coffee, but can espresso be achieved?My second question is, how fine does the grind have to be for espresso and how fine for coffee?
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True espresso is made with finely-ground coffee beans through which is forced hot water at high pressure. The water only passes through the coffee grounds once. The water is never actually heated to the boiling point (in higher-end home espresso machines, and in the commercial ones such as at Starbucks and other coffee houses). Percolators use coarser-ground coffee, through which boiling-hot water passes several times. The partially-brewed coffee is kept at the boiling point for several minutes through the entire brewing process. Such high temperatures actually burn the coffee, giving it a bitter scorched flavor. Also, by passing water over and over again across the same coffee grounds, you extract much more of the bitter tannins compared to the flavorful oils. Well-made espresso from a good-quality machine will be very strong yet surprisingly smooth with little bitterness. It would be close to impossible to achieve this type of coffee from a percolator.
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Question : Coffee Beans - How long to grind for drip coffee maker?
I recently joined Seattle Coffee Direct and received coffee beans and Cuisinart coffee grinder. I always just bought ground or ground it using the machine at the grocery store. So, I need advice. How many coffee beans do I put in for a pot of coffee? How long do I grind it to get the right grind for my drip coffee maker? How long do I grind for my percolator (yes, I have one of those too).
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I have a different grinder, so you might need to experiment with yours. I almost fill the grinder cup (leave some room), and grind while counting to 10. This makes just a little more than enough coffee for a 10-pot coffee pot. This is drip. I haven't used a perc in a long time! Hope this helps.
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Question : whats the best way to brew ground roast coffee so its really strong but not bitter and one can drink it black?
but without upsetting the stomach? just asking because i use a french press and it upsets my stomach when drinking it black but a commercial coffeemaker makes it taste differently. trial and error and if so, whats the secret? i love to drink black coffee but even with the acid neutralized coffees im not sure what how to prepare, commercial coffeemaker, commercial espresso machine, french press, percolator, ect............ can someone please help me............
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Most coffee makers use paper filters. These absorb the oils that give coffee it's rich flavor.A french press lets you enjoy the full flavor of coffee, but requires a few adjustments:You need a coarser ground for a press than a drip brewer,The water should be just off the boil,Let it steep for an average of 4 minutes (this is where you can adjust the bitterness):The sweetness and most of the flavor is extracted at the beginning, the bitterness develops as the coffee is over extracted. If you cut the amount of time to 3 or so minutes, it may not bother you as much.If you want to try espresso, ask for a Ristretto; it is a short shot to only get the sweetness of the early pull while avoiding the bitterness at the end.Percolators make the most bitter coffee, since they repeatedly boil coffee (something you should never do. Don't confuse percolators with stove-top moka pots (like Bialetti) that make some of the best coffee/faux espresso around (my favorite).Also: lighter roasts tend to be milder than dark. Island coffees tend to be milder as well.
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Question : FM radio interference from a coffee machine?
I have an FM radio sitting by my coffee machine. Randomly, when I start percolating coffee, I get a loud whine on my FM radio, drowning out the station. It doesn't happen every time, and it only happens while percolating. Initially, I thought it was electromagnetic radiation, so I put an aluminum cookie sheet between the percolator and the radio, but today I got the loud whine anyways. I've tried moving the radio as far away as the power cord permits, but no joy. What's causing this and how can I stop it?I was thinking along the lines of the electric field, but I don't remember enough to be sure.
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It may be just a electric problem. As the coffee maker uses electricity the radio gets less, thus making the signal less powerful. I can guarantee that the coffee make does not emit any radiation that would interfere with your radio.
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Question : whats the most simple way to prepare ground roast coffee, a french press, conventional coffeemaker, espresso?
machine, chemex, percolator, ect...... im currently using a french press but am not sure if its the most simple way to prepare a rich and strong cup of coffee since it doesnt require electricity. CAN THE COFFEE EXPERTS PLEASE INFORM ME OF A MORE SIMPLE WAY PLEASE? THANKS.
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I think that the French Press is the most simple way to prepare coffee. Takes about 3-4 mintues to prepare. You boil water, place the grounds in the bottom, pour the water on top and then press the plunger down. (Basically)A French Press is also inexpensive and will make an exceptional cup of coffee that many people prefer. There are many specific designs, but most share similar features.We used to have a coffee maker, and after a friend gave us a French Press, the coffee maker has been put in the garage.If you want to see more specifics on the French Press, you can look at the link below.As for Espresso, it takes about 8-10 minutes to prepare depending on how "automatic" your machine is. Espresso requires a fine grind, and you must "tamp" the grounds into the basket at approx. 20lbs of pressure. The water must be at a specific temperature and it requires a bit more work. I really like espresso, but you are asking for simple so I would not say that it is easy to prepare at all. Coffee machines aren't quite as finicky. It takes about 5-7 minutes to prepare a cup of coffee, again depending on the machine. Coffee makers require filters or you can (and should) buy a "gold filter" that can be rinsed and reused. Both coffee machines and espresso machines need to be de-calicified and cleaned and require maintenance whereas the French Press is pretty much rinse and go.There is also cowboy coffee. No filter needed, just a pot. Seems simple enough as you heat water on the stove, add coffee and heat. It is only simple until you try to separate the coffee from the grounds at the end.Each method has its pros and cons, but my vote is on the french press for simplicity, taste, easy of cleanup and expense.Hope this helps!
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Question : What do you think of my writing?
I'm a 16 year old girl and this is a prologue to a story that I'm thinking of writing... I like the idea, but I feel like my writing doesn't really do it justice. When I read over it, it seems kinda uneven. Like I'm a teenager trying to write like an adult, but I can't quite pull it off. Do you guys get the same impression? What can I do to improve this thing, and do you think I should continue it? If I do, it will be more about something supernatural than about Frank and Maude themselves. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Winter in the City. A gray December morning, blustery but not bitterly cold; the type of weekday morning that lent itself to a cup of hot coffee before work. That new coffeehouse on Linden Street was getting more business than usual, drawing both commuters and those out for an early-morning stroll. People passed under the hanging wooden sign that read, “Rallier’s Corner, at the same time passing over the four intersecting ley lines that converged underground and made a crude sort of cross under the coffee shop’s floor. Some customers were only looking for the coffee itself, and they were pleasantly surprised when they saw the variety of beans standing around in burlap bags and being incorporated into the brew itself. Others left disappointed, expecting a full breakfast in typical greasy-spoon fashion but finding only various types of coffee and pastries for sale. Inside the building, Frank and Maude Rallier could barely keep up with the influx of customers. Frank brewed furiously, grinding beans and pouring dark liquid into cups that disappeared from the counter as soon as they were put onto it. Oh, if only he had a third hand! Maude melted chocolate in a saucepan on the stove, keeping one eye on the timer that would tell her when to take a pan of muffins out of the oven. Oh, if only she had a third eye! Both husband and wife, though incredibly busy, had a small corner of their minds left open for abstract thought. At the moment, both corners were occupied by the same thought: hiring someone. The Ralliers already had a girl working the counter, but she wasn’t especially reliable and couldn’t be around at all hours. Even though she was there that morning, they still had trouble keeping up with the customers’ orders. As soon as the shop closes, they promised themselves. As soon as it closes, we’ll hang a “help wanted” sign on the door. But before that could happen, they had to make it through the rush and hold on until closing time. As yet another customer entered - a large man who probably expected scrambled eggs and waitresses – Maude heard herself sigh out loud like an old woman instead of the twenty-six-year-old she was. On one level, she was glad for the customers because they brought money with them, but on another she just wanted to sit down in a dark, quiet corner and close her eyes. She wasn’t feeling too well at the moment, kind of nauseous actually, and that imaginary corner would be the perfect place to recover. Feeling dizzier and sicker by the moment, Maude found herself actually praying for the rush to end. Frank, too, was experiencing that guilty emotional cocktail. He’d thought that, by investing in the newest electric grinders and percolators and espresso machines, he could keep employment expenses down to a minimum. After growing up in a small town miles away from the City, Frank believed that business should be kept within the family. Well, the Girl at the Counter, whose name was Leslie or Lisa or something like that, was a testament to how well that plan was working. The Ralliers’ desperation must have sent some kind of signal to God or Satan or the universe itself, and the universe responded in kind.
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It looks like you have a good grasp on where you're going, and it sounds pretty interesting. There are a few grammatical and point of view things you might wanna work on, but other than that, I think it sounds relatively good.You have to remember, you're only 16 and great writing comes with lots of practice and experience. Just keep writing and your words will flow better the longer you're at it. Good luck!
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