Farberware 12 Cup Electric Coffee Percolator, Coffee Maker
Original price was: $79.99.$64.23Current price is: $64.23.
Product Overview
The Farberware 12 Cup Electric Coffee Percolator brings back the bold, full-bodied flavor that only percolated coffee can deliver. Designed for those who love rich, aromatic brews made from ground coffee, this electric percolator offers a time-tested method with modern convenience. Whether you’re preparing coffee for a busy household, serving guests at a gathering, or just want a strong morning cup without waiting too long, this unit delivers consistently fast results. With a capacity of up to 12 cups—each approximately 5 ounces depending on brewing technique—it efficiently produces about one cup per minute. The stainless steel brewing basket ensures durability and simplifies cleanup, while the automatic keep warm function maintains your coffee at the perfect drinking temperature after brewing completes. From its detachable power cord to its sturdy construction, every detail supports ease of use and reliable performance.
Key Features
- Robust Aroma and Flavor: Percolating draws out deep, intense flavors and aromas from your favorite ground coffee, creating a more robust and satisfying cup than standard drip machines.
- Quick Brewing Speed: Brews approximately one cup per minute, making it one of the fastest ways to prepare multiple servings at once—ideal for mornings or entertaining.
- Brews Up to 12 Cups: Perfectly sized for families, offices, or social occasions where large quantities of fresh coffee are needed without delay.
- Stainless Steel Brewing Basket: Constructed from high-quality stainless steel that resists rust and corrosion, ensuring long-lasting performance and easy maintenance.
- Automatic Keep Warm Function: Once the brewing cycle ends, the unit seamlessly switches to keep warm mode, preserving optimal temperature without scorching or overheating.
- Detachable Power Cord: Offers greater flexibility when pouring or moving the kettle and helps reduce countertop clutter during storage.
Technical Specifications
- Brewing Capacity: Up to 12 cups (each cup equals approximately 5 ounces; actual volume may vary based on grind size, water-to-coffee ratio, and personal preference)
- Brewing Speed: Approximately one cup per minute
- Power Source: Electrical (60Hz)
- Brewing Basket Material: Stainless Steel
- Keep Warm Feature: Automatic activation upon completion of brewing cycle
- Cord Type: Detachable for improved portability and convenient handling
Benefits & Use Cases
This electric percolator is especially appealing to coffee enthusiasts who prioritize strong, full-flavored brews and need a machine capable of handling large batches quickly. It excels in settings like home kitchens, workplaces, or casual gatherings where drip coffee makers may lack the depth of flavor or fail to scale up efficiently. Users frequently praise its consistent brew quality and ability to serve multiple people without constant monitoring or refilling. The automatic keep warm function adds practical value for households with busy schedules, ensuring coffee remains hot and ready throughout breakfast or afternoon meetings. The detachable cord enhances safety and mobility—allowing you to safely transport the unit from counter to table or carafe during serving. Additionally, the stainless steel basket not only withstands daily wear but also cleans up easily, reducing post-brew mess and effort.
Many customers appreciate how reliably this percolator delivers a great-tasting cup every time, thanks to its traditional percolation method. Unlike some electric models that rely solely on immersion heating, the circulating water through the basket creates richer extraction, resulting in a more pronounced aroma and fuller body. This makes it a preferred choice among those who miss the classic coffee experience offered by stovetop percolators but still demand modern speed and convenience. Whether used daily at home or occasionally for hosting, the Farberware 12 Cup Electric Percolator balances heritage with functionality, offering a dependable solution for serious coffee drinkers.
Important Notes
While many users report satisfaction with the brew speed, ease of cleaning, and overall flavor profile, individual experiences may vary regarding heat retention, build quality, and perceived value relative to price. Some customers note differences in temperature consistency across units or over extended use, which can affect long-term satisfaction. It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for safe operation and maintenance to ensure optimal performance. Always place the percolator on a stable, heat-resistant surface during use, and never operate it without water. The product is intended strictly for indoor use. Remember that final yield and strength depend on factors such as grind fineness, coffee-to-water ratio, and personal taste preferences. For best results, start with fresh, high-quality ground coffee and adjust variables according to your desired outcome.







10 reviews for Farberware 12 Cup Electric Coffee Percolator, Coffee Maker
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Original price was: $79.99.$64.23Current price is: $64.23.
Samuel Drake –
Damn Hot, Damn Strong, Damn Reliable – 10/10 Would Buy Again
Compared to a drip mode:The coffee is stronger.The coffee is a lot hotter – too damn hot for me. It’ll burn your tongue.No more paper baskets.Stays warm like it says.Easy to clean.Will probably outlast my kids..Stainless steel.. why not.The best thing is, I could repair this even if it every did go bad.I might put a diy temp control system on it.. It’s doable with this gem.
Michael P. –
Never going back to the drip models
I’ve beed using drip coffee makers for 30 years; they never seemed to last that long. I saw this while searching for yet another drip and thought I’d give it a try. It got really good reviews.I absolutely love it! No more paper filters to buy. Easy to clean. Makes coffee very quickly and tastes great!The outside does get hot but so does the glass pots on drip makers. Only suggestion would be an insulated thermos to keep it hot longer.But overall very happy customer! Great product!
Terry G. –
Strange handle but nice coffee maker
The handle is a bit strange to start with. Only second pot of coffee but i like it. The only real drawback is there isnât any visual indication when the perking is complete. Without my hearing aids I donât hear it perk so a visual would be nice. The handle feels strange but very comfortable to pour. No drips. Perks hot and keeps coffee hot. I am not a Luke warm coffee drinker. Price good for a 10 cup maker. In the last 3 years I have gone through 3 coffee pots of same manufacturer. Itâs like they had a one year use timer on them before it self destructs. Hopefully this one will last longer.
Night Owl –
Second Time Is A Charm!
Update 4.13.23I returned a very good I got in poor condition from Amazon Warehouse, first time this has happened, so I decided to give it another go. I ordered this one like new, I have not used it yet, but as I previously stated I own one that is easily two decades old and like it so much I want another for work/secondary residence (gf’s house). This time Amazon delivered a like new item – as advertised. Again the only improvement to this work horse and major player in the coffee game would for it to completely shut off about an hour after it is initially plugged in to prevent scorching the stem and the bottom of the pot should all the coffee evaporate. The coffee maker goes into a stay warm mode once the coffee is made. On my older model I have literally written “unplug me” with a picture of an electrical plug on the top in permanent marker to remind my self to unplug it once the coffee is made. I’ve forgotten to unplug it twice, first time I majorly scorched the bottom in the hole where the stem sits and the stem. I had to use steel wool & scouring powder to get the char off, second time (a few days ago) it was minor and used a blue scrubbing pad. Some char remains but it does not affect the taste of the coffee. Four stars, great product highly recommend especially if you can get it in good condition at a discounted price.Initial Review:I inherited a coffee pot like this from my Father he used to drink a lot of coffee and it was definitely used. First off, let me say this is a GREAT coffee maker. I got tired of buying k-cups and brought the heavy artillery back out. I thought this coffee pot is so good I’ll buy another one and take it to work or my girlfriend’s house. Ordered this (first) one USED VERY GOOD. I have not bought anything directly from Amazon Warehouse that was listed in very good/like new condition that was not in excellent shape, very little to no visible signs of use. Until now, the box was new and it has been refurbished with a three prong female in the pot itself and a new detachable cord, unlike mine (2 prong) which is 20 to 30 years old or more. When I took it out of the box I was immediately disappointed on inspection this coffee pot probably works but is in FAIR condition at best, heavily used with a major crack in the base and a rusty screw on the bottom. The lettering on the sticker is worn (mine isn’t). I tried to reason it out but then I saw the screw on the bottom was rusted. Yard sale/thrift shop condition with a refurbished cord. Almost immediately I put it back in the box to return it. The condition was unacceptable for VERY GOOD. However, I thought enough of this product overall to buy a second one (that I don’t really need) at a discounted price. I wish it had an auto shut off after an hour. I try to unplug it as soon as the coffee is made as the warmer will stay on and scorch the pot if you forget to unplug it, I’ve done this once and had to scrub the pot out and the tube with steel wool to get rid of the char which will ruin the taste of your coffee.
Caprican –
SEE UPDATES!! Terrible CS and product
IMPORTANTâ¦. Update: see below, dated 4/24 & 5/24.I really wanted to like this being a percolator user for decades. I order a used ‘like new’ one, but it arrived more broken than ‘like new’ so I returned to get another new one. It does the job and makes a nice, hot, flavorful cup of coffee. It is easy to clean, although you end up cleaning it earlier than you think (see below). My problems with may just be my personal issues, idk.1. There is no light. I knew this. But it sure would be nice to have especially when brewing process stops and then later when you glance from across the room and ask yourself, ‘Did I unplug that thing?’2. Getting the top off is not easy and hence I am afraid, in the not too distant future, the black knob will snap off. That’s how hard it is to remove. There is no screw, it is welded on, so if it breaks, there is not solution other than to somehow buy another whole top, or pry it open with a tool. Neither solution is great.3. Because the inner part of the spout is so close to the top , you really do have to remove all baskets before you start pouring. Otherwise you will be refiltering/brewing some of your coffee. The baskets are hot, drippy and before having a first cup of coffee I find myself swearing a lot early in the morning. Plus, being slightly OCD, I then find myself cleaning the whole drip system before I even pour myself a cup of coffee. Maddening!These issues could just be me being a cantankerous old man who wants an easy cup of morning jo. It does make a nice hot cup of your favorite flavorful coffee. I will use this until it breaks, but still looking for my go to percolator.UPDATE 4/246 months in pot was working ok until we went to plug it in and the wire attached to pot sparked. Luckily my wife was not holding the pot anywhere near that area. Smell of burning rubber, a dark burn mark on my counter and a very frightened wife. The cord had just snapped in one section exposing a bare wire. (See pic)We have a coffee bar and are careful with our coffee pots. This was not user neglect or us âslicingâ the cord by mistake. We donât prepare food by coffee bar.Wrote to Faber customer service but have yet to hear from them adding to disappointment.This is very dangerous . Someone could have been shocked, the counter could have had permanent damage or if left on counter in âkeep warmâ mode, who knows what could have happened!Very scary. And no response from CS is a big red flag! Avoid!!!Final Update 5/24:After not hearing from Farberware CS i purchases a compatible cord. It was a better cord since the wires were one piece and was actually molded into the plug. All worked well for about 3 weeks until the percolator stopped working altogether. There was a burning smell and then it stopped functioning. Between the original cord being downright dangerous, customer service being terrible, and now the product not working at all after a mere 8 months. I double down on my DO NOT BUY! AVOID AT YOUR OWN PERIL!
jose gaspar –
Buenos materiales y calidad de ensamble
Jose Hermenegildo Ubierna Martinez –
Muy buena cafetera ya tenÃamos una igual para café en grano molido
Pete –
Seller should not ship this item to Malaysia, it is not compatible with the power source.
Guadalupe G. –
Excelente cafetera!!!
Marco Arroyo Zeable –
La temperatura del café es bastante aceptable