- Is percolated coffee different from drip coffee?
- Yes. A percolator cycles boiling coffee through the grounds repeatedly, which makes a stronger, heavier cup that some find bitter. Drip brewing passes water through the grounds once.
- How many cups does it really make?
- It brews 2 to 6 cups of about 5 ounces each, so a full pot is roughly 30 ounces. That is fewer than a standard 12-cup drip machine.
- Does it need paper filters?
- No. The stainless steel basket holds the grounds, so there are no filters to buy.
- Can I leave it on to keep coffee warm?
- Yes. It has a keep-warm cycle, but coffee left on it for a long time keeps cooking and gets stronger and more bitter.
- Is $52.99 a good price?
- That is the best new price among 9 stores as of November 6, 2026, at eBay. Compare it with the other listings before buying, since percolators often sell for less on sale.
- Is it dishwasher safe?
- The stainless parts are generally washed by hand in practice; check the manual for your model before putting any part in a dishwasher.
- Where is the Presto 02822 6-Cup cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $59.99, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Presto 02822 6-Cup?
- 9 stores we checked sell it, including Target, Best Buy, Walmart, eBay, Kohl's.