Can this percolator be used just for heating water, like a tea kettle, or is it best to use it solely to brew coffee?
433662
I use it for coffee, but you could take the "guts" out and heat water if you like.
433663
This works well for heating water. In fact, that is why I purchased it as it matched my cookware and looked good and could be used to make instant coffee and hot chocolate.
433664
I suppose you could use it just for water. You could use a pot to heat water also. Seems like a silly question.
877748
This isn't a coffee pot. It is more like a teakettle, which is what I use it for - just boiling water. It is a "coffee boiler" because it's the kind used to make old-fashioned boiled coffee, also called "cowboy coffee" - where the grounds are boiled in water over a campfire, say.
1821154
I wouldn't brew hot coffee with it as you are defeating its purpose, if a Hot coffee is wanted take some of the cold brewed coffee and heat it up or add boiling water to the cold brew.
962729
I would think that you could brew the tea right in the kettle. I only heat water in the kettle because our family uses it for black tea, green tea and hot chocolate. That way everyone can choose to drink whatever they like. I also haven't put anything into the kettle for fear that it would take on the taste of what is put into it. I haven't tried it so I don't know if this is true or not.
875762
I use piping hot water from a kureg coffee pot, it is easier than boiling it. It is suppose to be boiling water but hot seems to work ok, just takes a little longer.
5380
It will brew just fine but if you find that it is not perking as usual, you may need a bit more water. I usually go ahead and brew at least 8 cups because it is good coffee and I can heat a cup in the microwave. Perked coffee is quite different from electric drip coffee. Of course either way, the coffee can be heated in the microwave.
45210
Sure, you can make just a single cup if you want. Just put in a single tablespoon of coffee grounds, coarse ground, and pour in the amount of hot water that you want.
1271339
No. The coffee makers should only be used to brew coffee or heat water for instant beverages. Preparing other hot beverages such as apple cider, hot chocolate or tea can damage the heating unit and voids the warranty.
844502
Yes, you can use reusable pod, buy tea I cups, or put a tea bag in the coffee cup and leave machine empty and just have it brew plain water
1199297
I use the tea pot to heat water for my single serve drip coffee. I cannot answer your question.
1261035
I haven't used it for water only, but...the directions say that it does. You can custom set to heat to 212 degree (which is the temp. fo boiled water) with a max. 10 minute brew time. I suspect that would definately boil the water for you. You just need to select that option. It will keep it hot for you also, for up to 4 hours I think (I do not currently have the directions in front of me). It is like that for the tea anyway. You will not regret purchasing this. I it is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time.
1950431
What i meant when I asked if I could use it simply like a teapot was if I could make tea or coffe in another gadget and use it only to serve the them like if it was let's say thermal carafe . Thank you.
2043134
I'm a little surprised that people are using this to boil water. It is not made for this. This is a pouring device only for use in the pour over coffee technique. You need to use another kettle to boil the water then transfer the hot water to the Hario. If you don't want the get another kettle you will be very limited to the amount, about one half of the kettle, you can use safely. It is not made for the regular process of boiling water. BE CAREFUL.
672614
I don't know why not.....although I am not a tea expert. This is a percolator and I think that tea is "steeped"....but it just seems that you could put the tea in the coffee grounds container and let the water boil and drain through it....?
618784
The question is- why would you want to. If you are into tea at this level, loose leaf, controlled brewing, etc, you should be boiling water to make tea properly. Cuisinart makes a great electric kettle that is programmable to the temps of various teas. There are others as well. Microwaving water for tea is for people who don't "get" tea.
998983
Yes, you can, but to be honest, if you want to use it for coffee again, I would use a completely separate pot for the tea. I have 2 - one for coffee, and one for tea.
1866946
We also used the kettle mainly for heating up water and then pour it over the tea or coffee. Never had any problem with it.