Farberware 8-Cup Percolator
Score: 78/100
Grosche Milano Silver
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Farberware FCP280 is an 8-cup electric percolator with a stainless-steel body that delivers coffee up to 25 °F hotter than drip makers. Its automatic keep-warm mode can overcook coffee and it lacks dishwasher compatibility. Ideal for indoor users seeking robust flavor and quick brewing.
The GROSCHE Milano is a versatile 9-cup aluminum moka pot offering a certified safety valve and burn guard for safe brewing. It cannot be used on induction cooktops and requires hand washing. Suited for families and outdoor use where larger batches are needed.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 cups | 9 cupsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minbest | — |
27.9 cm | 224 cmbest | |
17.8 cm | 106 cmbest | |
1,000 Wbest | — | |
22.2 cm | 102 cmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.68 kgbest | 0.774 kg |
2 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Capacity & Size(4) | ||
Capacity (cups) | 8 cups | 9 cups |
Height (cm) | 27.9 cm | 224 cm |
Width (cm) | 17.8 cm | 106 cm |
Depth (cm) | 22.2 cm | 102 cm |
Power & Compatibility(1) | ||
Power Source | Electric | Manual |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.68 kg | 0.774 kg |
Body Material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Support(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
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Professional reviewers praise the Farberware FCP280 for its solid stainless-steel construction, consistently hotter brew temperature, and straightforward percolating operation. However, critics note drawbacks such as the tendency of the keep-warm mode to overcook coffee, the difficulty of cleaning the fine-mesh basket, and the absence of an indicator light or auto shut-off.
Everyday users love the percolator's ability to deliver hot, flavorful coffee quickly and appreciate the durability and compact size. Common praise centers on the strong aroma, lack of paper-filter costs, and long-term reliability. Recurring complaints involve the keep-warm function causing bitterness, cleaning challenges with the basket, the detachable cord disconnecting, and the missing light or auto shut-off that leads to forgotten brewing.
Professional reviewers regard the GROSCHE Milano as a top-selling, high-quality moka pot that delivers a rich, full-bodied espresso-like brew while offering safety features and versatile stovetop compatibility. They commend its premium stainless-steel version for serious coffee enthusiasts and highlight its cost-effective alternative to electric espresso machines, though they note limitations such as lack of induction compatibility and the need for manual monitoring.
Everyday users consistently praise the Milano for its strong, flavorful coffee, safety valve, and durability, especially appreciating its suitability for camping and the availability of replaceable parts. Common criticisms focus on the inability to use the aluminum model on induction cooktops, the hand-wash-only requirement, and the small capacity of lower-cup models.
