Farberware Classic Yosemite Stovetop Percolator
Inexpensive all-stainless stovetop percolator - the entire brew path (pot, stem, basket, spreader) is steel; the only plastic is the exterior handle, which never touches coffee.
The verdict: No-contact plastic
The brew path is all stainless steel: pot, perk tube/stem, filter basket, and spreader. The handle is black plastic and the see-through perk knob on the lid is glass held by a small plastic retaining ring. None of the plastic touches the coffee - it is all on the exterior. It earns a no-contact-plastic rating rather than plastic-free only because of that plastic handle and knob ring.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| pot / body manufacturer describes "heavy-duty stainless steel"; grade unspecified | Stainless Steel grade unspecified | Yes primary 🔥 |
| perk stem / pump tube described as stainless steel; grade unspecified | Stainless Steel grade unspecified | Yes primary 🔥 |
| filter basket described as stainless steel; grade unspecified | Stainless Steel grade unspecified | Yes primary 🔥 |
| basket lid / spreader described as stainless steel; grade unspecified | Stainless Steel grade unspecified | Yes primary 🔥 |
| perk knob (on lid) See-through glass knob to watch perking; sits on the lid, not in the coffee. | Soda-Lime Glass | No |
| perk knob retaining ring Small plastic ring holds the glass knob in place; exterior, no coffee contact. | Plastic other / unspecified | No |
| handle Black hard-plastic handle welded to the pot exterior; does not contact coffee. | Plastic other / unspecified | No |
A classic mirror-polished stainless steel stovetop percolator that brews 8 cups (model 50124). Water in the base is drawn up the central stem and repeatedly showered over grounds in the metal basket until the coffee reaches strength, which you watch through the glass knob on the lid. Works on gas, electric, and (per Farberware) induction cooktops.
Pros
- Entire brew path is stainless steel - no plastic touches the coffee
- Very inexpensive and widely available
- No paper filters or consumables needed
- Durable metal build; stovetop, so no electronics to fail
Cons
- Plastic handle and plastic knob-retaining ring on the exterior (not plastic-free)
- Percolators can over-extract / bitter the coffee if left too long
- Requires attention on the stove; not set-and-forget
Notes
- Care: dishwasher safe except the knob and pump-tube spring
Common questions
Does the Farberware Classic Yosemite Stovetop Percolator have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your food on the Farberware Classic Yosemite Stovetop Percolator is plastic or silicone — the food path is stainless steel. There is plastic in the perk knob retaining ring and handle, which never touch your food.
What is the Farberware Classic Yosemite Stovetop Percolator made of?
Part by part, the Farberware Classic Yosemite Stovetop Percolator is: pot / body — stainless steel; perk stem / pump tube — stainless steel; filter basket — stainless steel; basket lid / spreader — stainless steel; perk knob (on lid) — Soda-Lime glass; perk knob retaining ring — plastic; handle — plastic.
Is the Farberware Classic Yosemite Stovetop Percolator BPA-free?
No plastic touches your food on the Farberware Classic Yosemite Stovetop Percolator — the food path is stainless steel — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.
Categories: Percolators
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://farberwarecookware.com/products/classic-stainless-steel-yosemite-coffee-percolator Farberware page - "heavy-duty stainless steel" body, glass knob, black handle; knob and pump spring not dishwasher safe.
- manufacturer https://www.amazon.com/Farberware-Classic-Stainless-Yosemite-Percolator/dp/B00005NCWQ Amazon listing - inner components (stem, filter basket, spreader) described as stainless steel.
- review https://campingguidance.com/farberware-yosemite-percolator-review/ Hands-on review establishing the handle is hard plastic (4 welds) and the perk knob is glass held by a plastic retaining ring, with no plastic in the coffee path.
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