Coffee pot

Coffee pot


thumb|A: Bottom chamber which contains water. When this is heated, pressure from the steam pushes the water through B and into CB: Basket containing ground coffeeC: Collecting chamber for coffeeA coffee pot is a kitchen implement; a cooking pot in the kettle family. A coffee pot is also a container to hold freshly brewed coffee. There are many types and styles.

The traditional coffee pot used for cooking, called a percolator, is made of metal and sits directly on the source of heat. Ground coffee is placed in a small internal basket sitting on a funnel; boiling water is forced through this repeatedly and soaks the coffee, thus

producing an extract which becomes more concentrated as the coffee brewed.

Types of coffee pot (for cooking)

*percolator
*drip
*electric coffee maker
*plunge

The coffee pot used for serving may be a plastic, glass, ceramic or thermos vessel.

A silver tea service may include a coffee pot.

Famous coffee pots

* Trojan Room coffee pot
* Moka Express

See also

*The Coffee Pot
*
*cookware
*tea set
*teapot


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