West Bend 12-Cup Electric Percolator Review
Trying Out Our New West Bend 12-Cup Electric Percolator
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We're always looking for things that make everyday life a little easier, and this time we're trying something new in the kitchen: a West Bend 12-cup electric percolator we purchased ourselves!
We've been wanting to give this coffee maker a try, so we decided to film our first experience using it. We purchased the percolator ourselves and wanted to share how it works and how our first batch of coffee turned out. This is our honest account of our first experience, not a sponsored review.
If you're curious about electric percolators and how they compare with other coffee makers, come along and see how our first try went!
Watch Our West Bend Percolator Test
In the video, we unpack the different parts, prepare eight cups of coffee, watch the coffee percolate, and finally pour our first cups.
Watch the full video here:
What's Included With the Percolator?
Before making our first pot of coffee, we took a look at the different parts of our new West Bend electric percolator.
Inside the brewing pot, we found the stem, brewing basket, and basket lid. These pieces work together to move the hot water through the coffee grounds during the brewing process.
One feature we liked was the removable power cord. When it's time to pour the coffee, you can remove the cord so it isn't hanging in the way.
The handle and base are designed to stay cool to the touch, and there's also a viewing window on the side near the handle that lets you see how much coffee remains in the pot.
Another interesting feature is the clear window in the lid that lets you watch the coffee percolating. It's a neat way to see the brewing process happening!
Preparing Our First Pot of Coffee
For our first try, we decided to make eight cups of coffee.
We poured the water into the brewing pot and measured out eight tablespoons of coffee grounds, following the one-tablespoon-per-cup ratio we discussed in the video.
We also purchased coffee filters from Amazon because we wanted to help keep loose coffee grounds out of our finished cups.
Once the water and coffee grounds were ready, we assembled the stem and brewing basket, put the lid on, and got everything started.
Watching the Coffee Percolate
One of the things we wanted to see was how the percolator actually worked.
As the water heats, it travels up the stem and flows over the coffee grounds before returning to the pot. This cycle continues during brewing, gradually producing the finished coffee.
The clear viewing window lets you watch the coffee bubbling up through the stem, which was interesting to see during our first use.
The percolator also has an indicator light on the side that signals when the brewing cycle is complete.
We did have a little trouble telling whether the light was on at first because it wasn't particularly bright. Once we confirmed it was illuminated, we knew the brewing cycle had finished.
Every new appliance has a little learning curve, and we were figuring this one out as we went!
Our First Cups of Coffee
Once the coffee was ready, it was time for the part we'd been waiting for: pouring our first cups.
After going through the setup and watching the brewing process, we were ready to see how everything turned out.
Our first batch went well, and everything turned out great!
This was our first time trying this particular West Bend electric percolator, so we'll have to use it more to get a better feel for how it fits into our everyday routine. But it was a fun first test, and we're glad we finally got to try it out.
Is an Electric Percolator Worth Trying?
If you're considering an electric percolator, there are a few features worth looking at before making a decision.
Capacity: A 12-cup model gives you the option of making a larger pot when you need it.
Removable cord: This can make serving coffee more convenient.
Viewing window: Being able to see the coffee percolate adds a little interest to the brewing process.
Coffee filters: If you prefer fewer loose grounds in your cup, filters may be worth considering, provided you use ones compatible with your particular basket.
Of course, everyone's coffee preferences are different. Some people prefer drip coffee makers, while others enjoy the traditional percolating process. We'll need more time with ours before making any long-term judgments, but our first experience was a good start.
Looking for an Electric Percolator?
If you're interested in trying an electric percolator for yourself, you can check out this 12-cup electric percolator at Walmart.
This is an affiliate link to a product option for readers who are shopping for an electric percolator. We purchased and tested our West Bend percolator separately, so be sure to check the product details to make sure the model you choose fits your needs.
Have You Tried an Electric Percolator?
Now we want to hear from you!
Do you use an electric percolator, a traditional stovetop percolator, or a regular drip coffee maker? And if you've owned a West Bend percolator, we'd love to hear how it's worked for you over time.
Leave us a comment and tell us how you make your coffee!
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Thanks for spending a little time with us. We'll see you in the next video!
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