Bozeman Percolator Coffee Pot — NO Aluminum or Plastic [12 cup]

I recently purchased the Colette Bozeman stovetop percolator, and I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s incredibly easy to use, even if you’re new to percolators, and it makes a rich, delicious cup of coffee every time. One of the things I appreciate most is that there are no aluminum or plastic parts, which gives me peace of mind about what I’m brewing my coffee in. The quality feels solid and well-made. Cleanup is just as simple as brewing—everything comes apart easily and rinses clean without any hassle. If you’re looking for a straightforward, reliable way to make great coffee on the stovetop, this percolator is definitely worth it. Regards, Nita

I like the simplicity of using a percolator. I was using a Pyrex glass percolator that I had acquired when I bought a property years ago. Not many exist anymore as they are almost entirely glass & date from the 1950-s to early 60's. It worked great & was mesmerizing to see it in action, as the glass allowed one to view the percolating action of the bubbles forming & going up through the glass percolating tube. Unfortunately one day I heard a loud "pop" as I was making coffee & discovered that the base of the percolating tube had shattered for some reason. I bought this model to replace it. It's very well made, despite being manufactured in China; wish it was made in America! One reviewer incorrectly stated that it's made in Montana. Yes, Bozeman & Butte are towns in Montana that Coletti named their models after; but it says right on the box that it's made in China. The entire coffee pot is stainless steel; other than the replaceable glass screw in top & the two wooden parts of the handle. The percolating tube, basket, etc. is stainless; unlike some other brands that are made of aluminum or plastic. I'm a welder & master craftsman & I have large hands. When I first got this, I felt that they should have made the handle larger, because unless I used the skills honed & perfected from playing the game "Operation" as a kid, my hand would touch the top or bottom parts of the metal handle. And the two wooden scales attached to the metal handle are even with the metal edges of the handle, rather than being larger & wider than the metal. "Why did they make the handle so thin, & the handle opening so small?" I would've made it with a larger opening, & thicker handle to make it easier & safer to grasp. So the first time that I used it, I picked it up with an oven mitt, but that made it even more difficult to get my hand on the handle properly. So the next time I lightly touched the handle, including metal parts of it, to "test" the temperature of it. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the entire handle portion of the coffee pot only gets warm; the wooden scales & the metal band of the handle do NOT get hot at all! So fear not; you can pick up the coffee pot without using an oven mitt or pot holder. Overall, it's decent quality & brews very well & quite fast; only takes a few minutes to brew perfect cups of coffee!

First of all, my use case for this is primarily for camping. At home I use a Ninja Coffee Bar to make drip-style coffee because it is fast, easy, and tastes good. But I knew that wasn't going to work at a camp site, so I needed something that just requires a heat source. Having never used a percolator before, I decided to try it out at home. It came with some filters that just cover the bottom of the basket, not the sides, so while I've read that a medium grind should be fine for percolators I recommend a coarse grind if you aren't going to cover all the openings. It took longer than I expected to begin percolating, but once it starts it only takes about 4 minutes to get a nice rich brew. The percolator glass viewport is nice and clear, but I am not good at judging by color alone, but the instructions say 4-7 minutes so that's what I did. When I started pouring I immediately noticed some coffee grounds enter my cup, so I was kind of disappointed, but I also realized that my grind was only medium and since this was my first attempt I may have let some of the grounds escape into the base, but it wasn't too much. I think this can be completely eliminated by using coarser grounds and using a filter that covers the sides of the basket as well. OK, on to the important part: even with some grounds in the brew, this was one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. It was amazingly tasty. I don't know why it should make this much of a difference but it really did. My whole family agreed that it was noticeably improved over our drip-style machine. So 10/10 on flavor. One caveat for camping: one of the reasons I bought this one is because it has a wood handle and the description claims it is safe for use over a fire. I have full confidence that the handle will stand up to flames, but if you are expecting--like I did--that the handle will be cool enough to grab then you'd be wrong. you can touch the wood and it isn't too hot, but the wood bolts onto a steel handle that is flush with the sides of the wood and the steel bolts are close enough to the surface that you will make contact with them. That, plus the fact that the wood itself will be relatively hot because it is thin means this thing is not really able to be held without some protection. Oh well, still a lot better than the all-steel handles. Cleanup was a lot more annoying than I expected. I'm so used to just pulling out the filter tray in my Ninja and dumping and then I'm done. I suspect with filters that cover both the bottom and sides of the basket it will be easier, but even with the bottom filter pulling out the bulk of the grounds there was still a lot left in the basket. I had to wipe it down a few times with paper towels to get all the grounds out and then ultimately had to flush it with water to get the last remnants. Since I did a poor job and managed to get some grounds in the pot I also had to flush that out, but fortunately there wasn't too much so I felt I could safely wash it down the sink. Be more careful and use a better filter and you won't have a problem. So why am I including all my mistakes in this review? Well... technically the percolator doesn't require using a filter, so I feel that everything I encountered is something that might be encountered by someone using even a coarse grind with no filter. But don't let that deter you. For camping or just for making a great cup of joe, this thing is amazing in both taste and quality.

I drink a lot of coffee. I make it every morning and drink several cups. Wanting to get away from plastic components in all drip coffee makers, I decided to see if I would like the dreaded percolator (which most coffee fanatics just hate with the passion.) I fondly remember that delicious, vintage perking sound in the morning from my parent's stovetop percolator and decided perhaps it's time for a comeback. I really dreaded having to figure out the right timing, the right amount of coffee, etc., since I never used one, but I bravely forged ahead. Guess what? It's not that difficult and the coffee is wonderful and very hot, unlike most drip makers. I drink my coffee black and hate weak tasting or bitter tasting or cold coffee. This percolator pleasantly surprised me. It's all metal and glass with a wood handle. I would like the lid to be a bit more substantial and stay closed so one doesn't have to hold it down while pouring, however, it does the job. I have an induction cooktop on my stove and didn't want to fuss with making sure the bottom would work, so I purchased an inexpensive electric burner. This setup works great and in a way, I turned my stovetop pot into an electric one. Added plus, I can make coffee anywhere in the house I'd like to. (BTW my Bosch Induction Stove didn't want to cooperate with this percolator.) Why didn't I just buy an electric percolator to begin with? I wanted more control over the heat and the timing since I am a bit picky about coffee taste. HINT #1: Buy yourself extra glass globes. Immediately. My pot fell on the floor the 2nd day I owned it in my haste to get my coffee grounds ready. Yes, I was excited to use it. Thankfully Amazon/Coletti sell them separately and they arrive quick! I bought 4 of them. HINT #2: It speeds things up A LOT if you boil your water in a tea kettle on your stove, especially if you have a boost mode on your induction stovetop. Either boil it or get it very hot & then pour into the percolator. The perking starts very quickly and you can get to your luscious coffee sooner. I haven't noticed any difference in taste doing it this way. I'm not going back to drip coffee anytime soon. I bought the 9 cup (5 cup in American speak) but I just might be buying a larger unit to have handy when my coffee-drinking friends/relatives come over.

I'll give it a five based on comparison with my other well respected percolator, but really it should be a three. I feel like I'm using the engineering prototype. A good first attempt but not good enough for production. The pot diameter is too small to fully cover the small burners on my stove. The lid is permanently connected through a wobbly rivet which does not inspire confidence and makes it harder to wash the pot as you have to fight the lid the whole time. A fully removable lid would be better. The rosewood handle pads are a tad loose and a tad too small to fully cover the metal, and they provide no coverage at the top of the handle so you run the risk of burning the side of your finger if you're not careful. The thumb tab on the lid can be very hot and you'll burn your thumb if you start pouring coffee soon after brewing. Still, with all these issues, it is better than any other percolator I can find. There are no hidden crevices to trap water so it is easy to rinse / wipe and let dry. Well, the lid will trap water. Too bad you can't remove it to set it down so the water will drain. I can use it to make as little as 2 cups or as much as 4 cups (12 / 24 ozs respectively) which is perfect for the two of us. Why a Five? Because this is the best of the bunch but only because so many percolators are meh. The bar is low and this one manages to clear it better than the others.

If u r looking for a small percolator, look no more. I am very happy with this coffee pot. It makes great tasting coffee, easy to clean and it is sturdy. It is stainless steal and made to last.

I’ve had drip coffee for over 20 years, and a percolator didn’t disappoint; if you have good quality coffee, ground the coffee just a little bit coarse, boil then percolate for 7 min with lower heat… you can taste the notes of your coffee 👍🏼 The not so good: the design! The internal components fit loose so you hear them wobble while brewing, the lid is fixed so it sits weird if you want to place in dishwasher or dry upside down in counter, you really can’t put in dishwasher because of the wood handle, the wood handle is secured with visible nail heads that might get hot (defeats the purpose), the edges of all parts are a little on the thin and sharp side, and the mouth spout despite of being big, because coffee flows through holes as an integrated mesh, coffee grains and coffee gets trapped on the bottom of the spout. I chose this percolator because it was the least ugly, good capacity, it’s all stainless steel, the wood handle gave it a warmer look I guess, and because there is no attached base that could leak in the future.

Excellent little percolator. Very well made and makes great coffee!