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I have never had a percolator before I bought this Farberware percolator. I have always had drip coffee makers, which were ok, but expensive and I was trying to get away from plastic in the kitchen. I read all the reviews here and decided at this price I couldn't really go wrong and I was right. The Yosemite percolator makes a very smooth cup of coffee. A few things I have learned: Coarser ground coffee leaves less residue in the pot. I use a regular coffee filter and just poke a hole through the middle to stop any grounds from getting into the coffee. I turn my burner on high until it starts percolating, then down to med-low for approximately 7 minutes. I make sure my handle is not on top of the burner, but rather, just over the edge and it has never gotten hot. I have a smooth top range. After the coffee is done brewing, I pour it into a stainless steel thermos to drink throughout the day. I hand wash my percolator and have had no discoloration or scratching to the surface. You really can't go wrong with this purchase and it is really pretty sitting on the stove, too. I bought another one for camping.