Does the 3 cup version come with the wire bail ? Is it conical or straight sided ?
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Not sure about this product. I looked at this version but went with the GSI Outdoors Glaicer Stainless Percolator with silicon handle. I needed the extra capacity and it looked much better built. I don't know if the one I got comes in a smaller capacity, but I wanted to make coffee for more than 1 person. When these percolators are measured by "cups" this is a coffee cup, not a measured cup. 3 cups would probably fill maybe my standard morning mug and a bit more. If you are looking at something for 2 or more people to have a couple mugs each I would go for 9 or more cup capacity.
156377
No it is round. And I might add a very good one. We have used this a lot especially in the winter for soups and chili and chicken and dumplings. Clean up is easy. I have several friends that have one in other colors and they also like theirs.
325060
No it does not. It works with regular ground coffee and coffee pods on the single serve side.
239836
Depending on who you ask.... The flat bottom cone with three holes promotes a more even water flow through the cone. Additionally, a larger grind setting can be used (therefore reducing chances of particulate passing into the cup... I assume). Most importanly, regardless of the cone, the key to a good and consistent cup is knowing the beans, having a quality grinder (burr), and scale for exactness (obviously there's more but these are a start). Lastly, the stainless steel just looks nice.
2128997
Unless they have changed back since, this will likely come with the square base as that is what mine came with (my order was back in September, 2012 though as I quit purchasing these due to the new, inferior design of the straws which excessively leaked for me). The older, pointed weight straws were far superior.
1493543
Mine is oval with no flat side, really. They work great! So glad I got them, sick of the ladder!
1153149
I believe that the one I had was round. I liked it until having decided that the resulting coffee tasted no better than ground coffee plus having to grind the beans first did not fit any description as being fun. I gave it to one of our kids and went back to using ground coffee.
1685165
The filter has a cylindrical shape. Since it is for a single cup of coffee I think the shape is just fine. It allows the water to drip through the coffee and the entire batch of grounds gets wet so I believe it allows the water to drip through at a slow enough pace that it gets full flavor from the coffee. If you want a stronger cup then adjust the amount of grounds you use until you get it the way you want.
2022829
No, it does not. It has a mesh basket that takes ground coffee. I use 2 scoops for 1 avg cup of coffee. This coffee maker makes a perfect hot cup of coffee in about 3 minutes. I love it!. Much cheaper to use, no kcups to buy, don't have to wait for water to heat up. I threw away my keurig coffee maker. Too much trouble.
771586
The wire mesh is on all sides, including the lid. However, the bottom does not have mesh. It is open at the bottom.
237676
I am not sure what a wire bail is but the jar closes tightly as it is. However it is flat on the top and bottom and you could put a gasket of some type. It.s a good idea actually and would make use quieter. I use mine in the bathroom to store fragrant soaps and larger in the kitchen for coffee and flour. HGA
1405900
It comes with a basket just like the electric perculators. My problem with it>> I left it on the stove and the stem that holds the perculator melted. they don't have replacement parts for it as far I can tell. But i love the glass. let's you know that's really clean when you make a cup of coffee. The coffee is really tasty too.
1900267
Well the plastic cone at the top is plastic, but the parts that grind the coffee are some form of ceramic and the container that holds the grounded coffee is glass. Hope that helps.
215645
I fill my 10 oz cup in less than 3 minutes using a #2 cone. It would be faster but I like to pour slowly and around the edge to make good contact with the grounds. I also agree with the other gentleman that the size of the grind makes all the difference.John
755095
There is only one plug/outlet for the water side but my grandkids often use both sides for water play and the sand side when filled with water can be easily baled out with a scoop/cup (so my daughter-in-law tells me). The whole table is very robust and has stood up well to constant outdoor storage in heat and ice: no fading or cracking anywhere after three years.
2020004
It does have a rubbery tri-shaped object within the lid. I suppose this is to help stem a flow out for spillage. It can drip a bit from time to time if left on it's side. I find that running it in the dishwasher when the kids are finished, on the top shelf gets it clean and no problem with milk or juice remaining in the spout. Does that help? My 3 grandchildren, one 15 months and two 16 months prefer this cup over others that we have. Those wing like projections they can hold just one side or both and manage it really well.
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The 3 cup i have is not. It is a black plastic. The one pictured here is metal with a plastic insert that extends into the carafe and screens the coffee at the spout.