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How long should a coffee percolator be left boiling for good coffee?
Answered By Editor
While making the coffee initially a
percolator should boil anywhere from 1-8
minutes, depending on the amount of coffee
being made to boil -- 1-2 minutes for small
amounts, 3-8 minutes for a larger amount.
Lesser boiling will not extract all the
flavor and taste. Excessive boiling will
destroy the taste and flavor of coffee.
After if has finished percolating the coffee
is done, and now the percolator is only
keeping the coffee warm. The coffee can be
left in the pot for several hours, although I
would not suggest leaving the house with a
percolator plugged in. This could be a fire
hazard. If you are there to keep an eye on
the percolator the coffee can be in left in
the perculator anywhere from 1-6 hours.
However, keep in mind that the continued heat
will break down the aroma until you end with
a very poor, sour tasting coffee. It's best
to use it within a few hours.
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