COLETTI Bozeman Coffee Percolator - Camping Coffee Pot – Percolator Coffee Pot for Campfire or Stove Top Coffee Making – 12 CUP

I've had this coffeepot for about 10 days and use it daily. It makes an excellent cup of coffee, far superior to the old drip makers. *How I use this coffee pot* I usually make coffee the night before and keep it overnight in a thermos. This way I don't feel pressured to hurry. In the instructions that came with the pot, Coletti recommends keeping the water line below the pour spout to prevent the pot from boiling over and making a mess. Because my kitchen tends to be cold, I'll begin by running the glass knob under warm water to avoid shocking it (which would increase the risk of cracking). I use my leftover drip coffeemaker filters, trimmed to fit which also helps keep the grounds from slipping through the holes in the sides of the basket. Once the pot begins to boil, I'll gradually turn down the flame, keeping the pot at a steady gentle boil. After about ten minutes I shut off the heat and let it set a moment before opening the percolator and carefully removing the lid of the basket. Once the basket has completely drained, I remove it and add the remaining amount of water (up to the 12-cup line). It's important to note that the lid of the percolator rests on the lid of the basket, so if you don't want to hold the lid open while pouring, replace the basket lid before closing the percolator lid. After all that I will set a small sieve over the opening of my thermos and slowly pour the coffee. Then I will immediately rinse everything, using a brush for metal straws to clean out the stem to prevent oils from collecting.

Item shipped a little slow but it was packaged very well and the price was fair. Makes a great pot of coffee.