Elite Gourmet EC812 Electric 12-Cup Coffee Percolator

What to love: 1. Who doesn’t love seeing the coffee percolating in to the clear top? It’s delightful. 2. It starts percolating in seconds. 3. I love having the on/off switch much easier than man-handling the pot and forcing the plug in, or cramming the plug into the wall. I can just leave it plugged in all the time. 4. It seems extremely fast. I have not timed it, but it seems much faster than my old drip pot or the other percolator I tried. 5. So far, so good with consistent brewing. 6. Roomy handle and cool, touch knob make it easy to remove lid while the pot is still hot. I’ve heard that you should remove the grinds after the brewing is done, and this was hard to do on another pot where it seemed that all the surfaces were scalding hot and I had to use hot pads to wrench the lid off. (Percolator lids have to fit tightly, by design, so that they don’t pop off during brewing.) 7. This is not supposed to be a feature. But I was able to unplug or turn off the pot and carry it away to pour at the breakfast table. Then return the pot and plug it back in for the keep warm cycle to resume. 8. Pours like a dream. No drips. 9. Called for customer support through Amazon. Was quickly connected with a live person who spoke good enough English for an intelligent discussion of my concern. (See item 1, below). Didn’t love quite as much. 1. Automatic shut off does not appear to work. I emptied the pot and left. It turned on to see how long it would take to shut off. After 10 minutes, it has scorched the residue on the bottom of the pot and did not turn off. This is not really an issue for me because if I empty the pot, I’m going to use that cute little on/off switch and just turn it off. I’m not sure if my open box purchase might be the reason why this didn’t work. I will be asking the company. 2. Plastic. I was really trying to get away from plastic and I wanted a glass knob. I guess that doesn’t fit the Elite Gourmet design of having a cool touch knob. The knob is held in place with a plastic nut. I checked with AI which told me that the amount of micro plastic potentially produced with this arrangement was substantially less than micro plastics. I would be getting from most other ways of making coffee. 3. I may have misunderstood the description, but I thought I was getting a product that was separate from its base so I could lift the pot and serve and then return it to the “stay warm“ base. The pot and its base are integral. But as I said in the positive comments, even if I unplug it, and bring it back and plug it in again, as long as I haven’t waited too long, it resumes the stay warm function. So aesthetically this is a little bit of a disappointment for me, but functionally, it is not really any issue. 4. I tried another percolator, and the basket cover was much smoother. Easier to wash because it was not grabbing my washcloth or brush. This basket cover has a different kind of perforation system that snags brushes and cloth. This is probably not an issue for those of you who use dishwashers. I switched to silicone brushes and that solved the problem. I know that I’ve devoted more space in my disappointments as in the delights. But the things I didn’t like are really a stretch. It would be really great If Elite Gourmet could use a knob that is glass with a metal nut and then maybe include a snap on plastic cover or make it a plastic-covered glass knob for insulation. The plastic washer on top is fine. It doesn’t touch the coffee. Speaking with a manufacturer representative was quick, easy, and satisfying. I’ve decided to return the coffee maker and this is why. One. Percolator tops sit on tightly. They’re supposed to, but it makes it hard to remove to get the basket out after the coffee is brewed. You’re supposed to remove the basket right away so that it doesn’t keep dripping in the pot or make the coffee bitter. 2. The gooseneck spout is attractive and nostalgic, but really impossible to clean thoroughly. It’s not open to the inside of the pot except buy some 8th inch holes. So no way to get a brush in it scrub it. 3. I’m worried about cleaning it in general. The base is not supposed to get wet, but it’s attached to the pot so you have to carry the whole thing to the sink and rinse or scrub the inside carefully, not letting any water drip around the outside. A stove top percolator does not have these issues. 4. I am worried about the pot, eventually loosening and leaking from the base. All in all, this is a good economy version of what an electric percolator should be. I just think I want something different. Something with a short straight spout that I can clean easily. Something that I don’t have to worry about getting it wet or leaking from the base.

July 16, 2025 I purchased this coffee maker January 5, 2025. It made good tasting hot coffee. Buy May It started leaking on the counter if the coffee was left in the pot for a couple of hours. I checked with Amazon and found I was past the return window and was directed to the manufacture, Elite Gourmet. It took me a while, but I finally found customer service on their website. I told them what was happening and sent in my request for a replacement or a refund in an email on June 25th. They sent me a reply email the next day saying, " please allow them to respond in 3 to 5 business days" to respond. Then I forgot about it until July 11th. I sent them another request. They responded saying that they had sent me a request for more information on June 26th, not true. The only response I got from them was the request for more time, then nothing until I emailed them again. They wanted proof of purchase and a picture of the label with date code. I sent them a picture of my order on amazon and the label that same day. That was not enough they wanted a pdf of the invoice. I sent them that and another picture of the label with the date code. Then they requested a picture of the coffee maker with the cord cut and another picture of the label, and my address (which they already had). That was the last straw. I sent them what they asked for and told them how miserable their customer service was and that they made it feel like I was trying to scam them out of a $38 coffee maker. I told them the whole process was frustrating and insulting and that I would never buy another product from Elite Gourmet again. I said my review on Amazon would reflect my frustration, so here it is. Thank you. 9/28/25 To add to my review the new coffee maker is already leaking after only two and a half months of lite use. After the run around Elite Gourmet gave me replacing the first leaking pot, I'm just going to throw it away and buy something else. It would be nice if Amazon would offer me a refund!

Have used this appliance for a few days but so far it is really fine. My only dislike is that the electric base warmer is not metal but plastic I am an old school gal and plastic is not a favorite item for me. However, the percolator seems to work good and keeps our coffee very hot. I really like the insides are steel and cleaning is easy enough for my hands to get inside. The percolating time is very fast and I really like the blue light which illuminates letting you know it is keeping the coffee hot for 2 hours after the brewing time is over. Another item is it takes up less space on my counter than those others I have had. Took me back in time when my mother used a electric percolator.

I never imagined that a percolator could revolutionize my morning ritual until I met the Elite Gourmet 6-Cup Coffee Percolator. This marvel of kitchen technology has not only elevated the quality of my coffee but has also introduced me to the pure joy of brewing. Its ability to produce hot, flavorful coffee without the dreaded burned taste has rendered my old coffee makers obsolete. The difference is night and day, and I can confidently say that coffee has never tasted better. Constructed entirely from stainless steel, this percolator is a testament to durability and quality. The sleek design is not just for show; it's a functional masterpiece that promises longevity and performance. The horrors discovered within the plastic lines of my previous coffee maker have made me appreciate the cleanliness and purity of brewing with stainless steel even more. It's reassuring to know that my coffee comes from a clean, well-designed machine. The Elite Gourmet Percolator is exceptionally user-friendly, a feature I greatly appreciate. Its clear brew progress knob and cool-touch handle add a level of convenience and safety that I had not experienced with other coffee makers. The cordless serve feature and the 360° swivel base for easy tabletop serving have made coffee time an event to look forward to, allowing me to serve my guests with flair and ease. The versatility of this percolator is another standout feature. Whether I'm in the mood for tea, hot cocoa, oatmeal, or hot cereals, this machine heats up to 6 cups of water in under 7 minutes, making it an indispensable tool in my kitchen. The ergonomic design, with a snap-on lid and precision pouring spout, further cements this percolator's place on my countertop. Maintenance is a breeze, thanks to the dishwasher-safe stainless steel parts, including the coffee filter basket, brewing stem, and coffee basket lid. This ease of cleaning ensures every cup of coffee is as fresh and delightful as the last. The thoughtful inclusion of measurement markings on the coffee basket is a small but significant detail that enhances the brewing experience. The Elite Gourmet 6-Cup Coffee Percolator has not just been an addition to my kitchen; it has been a revelation. The quality of coffee, ease of use, and impeccable design have made this percolator a cherished part of my daily routine. For anyone looking to upgrade their coffee experience, I wholeheartedly recommend this product. Elite Gourmet has truly lived up to its name, delivering a coffee percolator that is as affordable as it is splendid. Here's to many more mornings of perfect coffee, courtesy of Elite Gourmet. ⭐️ 1 star - Unfortunately, this product falls short of expectations due to its poor quality. I cannot recommend it. ⭐️⭐️ 2 stars - While there are aspects to appreciate, the product suffers from significant drawbacks or is priced too steeply for its value. It's difficult to recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3 stars - This product is adequate; it presents some issues but generally meets basic standards of quality. It's a reasonable option for those willing to overlook its flaws. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 stars - A commendable product that delivers on its promises. It provides a satisfying experience and is worthy of consideration. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars - An exceptional product that exceeds expectations. It offers outstanding quality and value, making it a top recommendation.

While the warming feature of the Elite Gourmet percolator is great for those who have a tendency to forget to unplug appliances, for me, the fact that it shuts off after only 2 hours when I would like it to remain on until I switch it off is somewhat inconvenient. This percolator does a great job brewing coffee in about 8 minutes. To start the process, press the button on the pot and it will illuminate RED. Once brewing is complete, the light will switch to BLUE, which means the percolator is now in mode to maintain the coffee at the proper serving temperature. Coffee will be piping hot with full-bodied flavor. After brewing, remove the basket and stem. This is important because if you want to leave the percolator on for a few hours so you can keep going back for refills, understand that it will automatically shut off after 2 hours, and restarting it will restart the brewing process. To avoid re-percolating the already percolated coffee grounds, remove the basket and stem about 20 minutes after initial brewing is complete. When, after 2 hours, the percolator shuts off but you’d like to keep it on longer, you can easily reheat the coffee by pressing the start button. Without the basket and stem inside the percolator, it will simply reheat, not re-brew your coffee. If, however, you leave the basket and stem in the percolator and want to reheat the coffee after it automatically shuts off, understand that if the percolator has been off for 10 minutes or more, it will re-percolate the already percolated grounds. The result will be a bitter-tasting coffee. ALWAYS remove the basket and stem after the initial brewing temperature process, just in case you need to restart the percolator after it automatically shuts off. This percolator is easy to clean. Wait until the percolator has cooled before cleaning. Waiting until it’s cooled means you won’t burn yourself and won’t damage the percolator. Never run cooler water into a hot percolator because doing so could damage any heat sensors inside the base of the percolator. Just don’t submerge the percolator. I use a soapy scrubbing sponge to clean the lid and the percolator’s interior and then rinse out the interior under the faucet. I then wipe off any excess water from the exterior and base of the unit, and then turn it upside down to drain. The separate base that plugs into a standard outlet needs no care, just an occasional wiping with a damp cloth while unplugged will suffice. Some have complained of leakage with this percolator, but if they’re saying it’s from the base of the pot, that is not an issue I have experienced. It’s true that the lid of the percolator has 3 small holes drilled into one side of the rim, and as a result of these holes, a few drops of the brew might escape with the release of steam during the brewing process. Any liquid released through these vents is hardly noticeable and doesn’t occur with regularity. As I said, leakage is not an issue with this percolator. I like the convenience of being able to take the pot into another room to pour and then return it to its base in the kitchen. Overall, I rate this percolator 4 1/2 stars. The only reason I didn’t rate it a 5 is because the keep-warm feature shuts off after only 2 hours. Like I mentioned earlier, you can just press the button on the percolator to switch it back on (RED means the coffee needs to reheat; BLUE means the coffee is still hot enough and only needs to stay hot). Just make sure the basket and stem are removed after the first brewing because, depending on how long the pot has been off, when you press the button back on to reheat the coffee, it will start percolating the used grounds, and you don’t want that. Without the basket and stem, the pot will simply heat the coffee, not restart the brewing process. Additionally, this percolator so far has proven to be durable and relatively quiet when brewing. A great item for the money, and so much more convenient and producing better coffee than the Keurig or any other pod machine of the genre. NOTE: for those wondering why there are 3 holes on the side of the percolator’s lid, it’s physics: 1. steam release 2. Allows coffee to pour more evenly UPDATE—percolator vs. Keurig, 2/5/25: just want to report that my ELITE GOURMET PERCOLATOR continues to provide excellent coffee. My husband knows absolutely nothing about working in the kitchen, so as to making coffee, you can be sure that him handling anything more complicated than dropping a pod into a Keurig is something he wants no part of. Problem solved: I prepare the pot before bed. Thus, as soon as he awakens in the morning, and tells me that he’s “going to make the coffee”, he means he’s going to press the switch to start the brewing process. When we owned Keurig (and we owned several throughout the years, once the brand presented on the market; they don’t last), there was nothing to do but to drop a pod into the pod holder and then press the button to start. If that sort of convenience is what you’re looking for, of course the percolator may not be for you…But preparing the pot prior to retiring for the night is as close in convenience to the Keurig as one can get. Once you start the percolator, you can attend to other tasks; and in about 8 minutes your brew is ready. What the percolator lacks (as compared to the ease of brewing coffee in the Keurig), it makes up for in maintenance: • no having to maintain the water carafe • no cleaning process requiring costly solutions and at least a half hour of your time The percolator does not retain water while it is idle, so there is no need for time-consuming maintenance with costly cleaning solutions. And for those who believe that the cheaper cleaning solutions that their manufacturers claim will work on Keurig, I’ve found this to be untrue. I used Keurig’s cleaning solution once, and had no issues with the machine. Subsequently, when using so-called “universal” cleaning solutions guaranteed to work in Keurig machines, my Keurigs ceased working. Another thing about the Keurig brewers and others of this genre is the thought of standing water always remaining inside the body of the brewer. That water is only released with the next brew cycle; so for me, brewing a cup of hot water solves that problem but it also wastes water. The ELITE GOURMET PERCOLATOR retains NO water during down-time and only requires (after each use) just a bit of scrubbing of its interior, a rinse, and you’re done! I’ve owned this ELITE GOURMET PERCOLATOR for almost a year now, and it gets a daily workout; so it has proven it can take the rigors of the most dedicated coffee drinker. In another few months, I will provide an additional update. Hopefully, my percolator will still be going strong. Until then…

Coffee with this Percolator is delicious! Easy to use; like it a lot; However! Had many instances of not functioning I believe mostly related to moisture from cleaning the inside when a trace of water got out spilled over the top & down into the 3 prong receptacle at the base of the percolator, and at times it appeared like water drops were coming out of the very bottom underneath it. I believe it may be a sensitive safety feature of the unit. Also, related: When we 1st tried this percolator it worked normal, but after that, it would kick off our GFI. thereafter we moved the percolator to a non GFI Outlet where it continually works fine. Still got it; still like it.

I always used a percolator when I was younger, but decided to switch to a drip coffee maker when they were the new thing. For various reasons I ordered this on Monday, received it early morning on Tuesday and got busy. The intense smell of the brewing coffee was wonderful -- which wasn't the case with my drip pots. The coffee itself was rich and HOT, so good. I found that I can reduce the amount of ground coffee I'd been using to get rich coffee from the drip pot, so there's a bit of economy there. It also takes up much less space on my countertops. This is a great coffee maker and I don't think you'll be disappointed in it. UPDATE: I still like this percolator very much. There are two things I would call attention to: FIRST, The instructions say to take off the lid by pulling the top knob. I DO NOT do this. I have had experience in the past with other percolators and know that the knobs can be broken and hard to replace. For this reason, I always remove the lid by gently turning and lifting the entire lid by the sides. SECOND, I have seen comments from users that the percolator did not make coffee, even though it went through its cycle. You MUST make sure the tube is seated directly into the matching well inside the pot. I missed the correct seating on two occasions, and got no coffee for my efforts. When that happened, I simply poured out the hot water and refilled the pot with cold water to start over. If you are in doubt about the tube being seated correctly you can insert the tube first and then put the basket onto the tube before filling it with the ground coffee. I do this sometimes, just to make sure. I have not had problems with grounds in the finished coffee, but if that happened, a paper filter would likely take care of the problem.

I had an Elite Gourmet Percolator for many years, and it finally quit. I couldn't find the same model, so I ordered this one, and was very disappointed on day 2. And then it stopped working altogether after about 2 months. Pros: The new screen has finer mesh for a slower drip, so it makes a very good cup of coffee. It's a good percolator, and it's easy to use and clean. They've added some features that land in both the pro and con category. It has an auto-off timer of 30 minutes. This is nice, as the old one would pretty much stay on all day if you forgot about it. Cons: The auto-off features is VERY poorly executed. If you lift it up to pour a cup and set it back on the power base, you have to remember to turn it back on every time, or it won't keep the pot hot. EVERYONE in our house forgets, so we bought an insulated carafe and just immediately pour the coffee in there after it brews. So we spent $60 to correct that issue (I was fine with that, because it's better to keep coffee insulated rather than continue heating it, but still). I've never timed the 30 minute auto-off, but it seems to quick. When we weren't using the carafe, it was usually shut off before it seemed we were done with coffee time. FAIL: Now whatever chip they added to introduce these auto "features" failed inconsistently starting after the first month. We started a pot, the light turned red as usual, and when I came back, it was blue, so it was done.... but the water inside was room temperature, the coffee grounds were dry, and it never actually brewed. But then the next day, it worked normally. This went on very sporadically for a few months, and now it just goes straight to blue and never brews. In summary, they took a great product, tried to improve on perfection, and failed. This was a disappointment when it was working as intended, and kind of a relief when it broke. I'll have to search a little better for the original model, or just pick a new brand? I don't know. Everyone in my family that uses a percolator uses this brand; they just haven't needed to replace theirs since the new auto-off features have been introduced. I have warned them. (by warning them, I mean, that we had a bday party recently when the coffee pot decided to quit for good. I made coffee on the stove and strained it into the carafe. Everyone complimented the coffee, so I mentioned the whole predicament so they would know to watch out in the future)

Es justo del tamaño que necesito, espero no se descomponga pronto, hasta ahorita ha funcionando bien.

Not EU normed. 110Volt. Don’t get surprised. Information was hidden.

Makes great coffee. It is always hot. Automatic turn off. Is quick to brew.

First off, streamlined design. Very simple to use. Basic classic design. 12 cups of coffee in less than five minutes! Hotter than any drip coffee maker I have owned. It turns off in two hours and is easy to reheat. I haven’t found it to turn the coffee bitter when reheated. Very easy to clean and maintain. I also purchased the inner mesh basket suggested and am glad I did. Zero grinds in bottom of pot when you measure correctly to recommended levels and don’t overload coffee grinds. Received many compliments on the coffee and the fresh flavour. Especially the serving temperature. Have used basic Folgers Classic Roast also gourmet specialty coffee blends. Equally delicious! No cons on this percolater for us! Have recommended to those that have tried the coffee and inquired as to the make . I waited a bit to see how this percolater held up and after daily use felt I should share my opinions. This is not a paid review or am I compensated for my review. Just a happy customer! Natasha

This sadly is not working it worked on the first day hubbys birthday but now not working can I please return