This little pot is a work of art. So simple. No filters. Brews coffee in minutes on the stove-top. Lasts forever with perhaps an occasional gasket replacement. I grind my coffee just short of fine and fill the basket to the top but don't pack it down. Fill the water reservoir ONLY to the line inside with the best water available. As I heat the pot on an electric stove-top, I keep a close watch on the top reservoir. As soon as it begins to fill, I turn off the burner and let it continue filling with coffee. When it begins to gurgle, I remove it from the heat. A cinch to clean. Just rinse with water, no soap, dry thoroughly, and air dry on counter without screwing the two halves together. Oh, by the way, it makes very good strong coffee. Six cup size is just right for my morning coffee. I've tried all the methods of making coffee, this one is my favorite. I seldom give anything five stars, this I do.
This little pot is a work of art. So simple. No filters. Brews coffee in minutes on the stove-top. Lasts forever with perhaps an occasional gasket replacement. I grind my coffee just short of fine and fill the basket to the top but don't pack it down. Fill the water reservoir ONLY to the line inside with the best water available. As I heat the pot on an electric stove-top, I keep a close watch on the top reservoir. As soon as it begins to fill, I turn off the burner and let it continue filling with coffee. When it begins to gurgle, I remove it from the heat. A cinch to clean. Just rinse with water, no soap, dry thoroughly, and air dry on counter without screwing the two halves together. Oh, by the way, it makes very good strong coffee. Six cup size is just right for my morning coffee. I've tried all the methods of making coffee, this one is my favorite. I seldom give anything five stars, this I do.