Farberware FCP412 Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator, 12-Cup

Last updated: April 15, 2021


Those who like a stronger cup will enjoy the circulation function of this percolator, which keeps the grounds saturated with water. After the brew is complete, an automatic warming plate will keep it toasty. The design makes things easy to handle throughout.

We looked at the top Coffee Percolators and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Coffee Percolator you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: Brew coffee for the entire family and keep it hot with this percolator's warming plate.

In our analysis of 101 expert reviews, the Farberware Stainless Steel Coffee Percolator placed 2nd when we looked at the top 9 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Rediscover the robust aroma and taste of percolated coffee with the Farberware 2-12 Cup* Stainless Steel Electric Percolator. This premium unit produces about one cup per minute, so there’s no waiting around for delicious coffee. The automatic ‘keep warm’ function gently warms coffee after perking, and the detachable cord makes for easy pouring and storage. Premium percolator constructed with stainless steel for a durable appliance that looks great in your kitchen. The durable basket is designed to extract maximum coffee flavor from your favorite grounds. Once brewing is complete, the kettle automatically switches to its “keep warm” function. The lid features a rounded knob that’s easy to remove. The handle is designed for safe transport and pouring. Perk coffee for small groups or large gatherings. *Cup equals approximately 5 ounces (varies by brewing technique). Serving is simple thanks to the detachable cord that simplifies moving and pouring the kettle.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Satisfies a lot of needs for hardcore coffee fans: 2-12 cup capacity; strong, hot brew; a warming plate that keeps coffee at a solid 195°F.
The Farberware has all the basics we look for in electric percolators, including an automatic keep-warm mode, a cool to the touch lid, base and handle, and a detachable cord.
The best feature of this product is it circulates the water continually through the grounds while it’s brewing. This process makes the coffee a little bit stronger than normal.
It also has a cool tap handle informative coffee level indicator, non-drip spout, steel double creel filter and wind off top that locks it into a secure place.
Stainless steel is still the main construction material of this percolator, which is great for containing boiling blends.
On a closer look, I happened to notice that the edges of the percolator are rolled for easy and safe handling.
Even though it has a much larger capacity, the whole brew will still stay warm during its automatic keep warm function.
The keep-warm feature is helpful.
Plastic handles make it easy to grab the pot or lid without having to use a hot pad
The automatic keep-warm function automatically switches on to gently heat the coffee after perking is done.

What reviewers didn't like

One of the pricier electric percolators on the market. Modern paper filters need to be modified before use.
The plug is short, the coffee it produced was bitter, and it has the only clunky, spill-free spout of the bunch.
The coffee pot gets hot
Not the best to prepare less than 10 cups.
The thermostat feels a bit flimsy.
It has a very shot cord that is around 2 feet long, which limits where the pot can be placed when you are brewing or warming coffee.
No on/ off switch
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