Percolator Calculator
How much coffee for a percolator? Choose your pot size and strength to get grams of coffee, water, perk time and total time.
How much coffee do I use in a percolator?
About 1 tablespoon (roughly 5 g) of coffee per cup of water, so 40 g for an 8-cup percolator (1,200 ml) at a 1:15 ratio. Use less for a milder cup and more for a bold one.
What grind size is best for a percolator?
Coarse, like coarse sea salt or breadcrumbs. Fine grounds slip through the basket holes and leave sludge in the cup. See the
grind size guide.
How long should you perk coffee?
About 6 to 10 minutes once the pot is steadily perking, with 8 minutes a good starting point. Longer than 10 minutes pulls out bitter, over-extracted flavors.
Should percolator coffee boil?
No. Aim for a gentle, steady perk about every few seconds. Hard boiling scorches the coffee. Turn the heat down as soon as the water starts reaching the glass knob. See the
water temperature guide.
Why does my percolator coffee taste bitter?
Usually it perked too long, boiled too hard, or the grind was too fine. Grind coarser, lower the heat and shorten the perk time by a minute or two.
Which coffee is best for a percolator?