Brew the perfect cup

[espressocoffeemachine]

I utilized to invest an excellent deal of time attempting to brew the perfect cup, and I drank a great deal of certainly less-than-perfect drinks. That all altered when I got ahold in the Jura Impressa Z5 coffee machine.

 

[revbucky]

What were you using before?

 

[Terranova]

Then the next step you might appreciate, would be a real coffemachine and a good grinder... thats another world.

 

[youronlinecoffee]

Making sure that your roast is fresh and stored well always helps in getting that great cup of flavor. Keep your coffee making equipment clean helps too.

 

[Mugsy]

After 30 years of using various drip-type coffee makers (Cuisinart, Kitchen Aid, etc.), I decided to take a different approach. I have turned back the clock 57 years, and now use a vintage Universal Coffeematic Model 4582 (electric percolator), made in 1956, when "Made in USA" meant a product that was going to last damn near forever. I managed to find one that was New Old Stock (i.e., never used), looks and works like it just rolled off the assembly line this morning. It`s graceful, gleaming chrome Art-Deco body and gentle rhythmic perking sounds provide a soothing soundtrack and wonderful aroma that travels throughout the house....it`s a beautiful thing. The coffee it produces is HOT (180 degrees F), full-bodied, and delicious !

 

[PinkRose]

Hi Mugsy,

It's great that you found a vintage percolator that actually works and it's even better that you like the coffee that you make with it.

Did the electric cord look okay when you got it? Some of the old (new in the box) stuff I've come across had cords that looked dry and cracked. Or maybe it's just the way the electric cords looked back then....?

Rose

 

[Mugsy]

Hi Mugsy,

It's great that you found a vintage percolator that actually works and it's even better that you like the coffee that you make with it.

Did the electric cord look okay when you got it? Some of the old (new in the box) stuff I've come across had cords that looked dry and cracked. Or maybe it's just the way the electric cords looked back then....?

Rose

Hi Rose,

Good catch....I know what you mean about old cords. This one is perfect....soft and pliable, no splits or dry rot....still worthy of a UL rating after 57 years !

Many people doubt the quality and effectiveness of an electric percolator, but after analyzing the process, I came to the conclusion that it`s an excellent way to make coffee....mine is a "cold perk" unit, I put ice-cold (filtered) water in it, and it begins perking almost immediately, heating the water quickly to just below boiling (190 F), then recirculating the water gently through the ground beans for 10 or 11 minutes (just long enough to extract all the goodness) before automatically shutting down the perk cycle, and throttling back to the "warm" mode (170 F). Diabolically clever, and Oh So Good ! (Mmmmmmmmm......Yirgacheffe :coffee1: )

 

[alank]

It sure is an affordable way to go for a good cup of coffee. They can be found on eBay for around $20. Thanks for sharing this.

 

[Flori]

it is great to hear you were able to finally found a coffee gadget you actually love and produce great coffee from.

flori
blogger, coffeeloversofworld.com

 

[CoffeeHiker]

I love such brewers. I reminds me of my grandfather's.

 

[CoffeeJunky]

One of the oldest way to brew your coffee.....
I don't actually like it as much as I did since I have found many different ways to brew your coffee but sure does bring back memories of coffee in old days