How Does An Old Fashioned Coffee Maker Work?

The mechanics are simple: Through the process of convection, as the temperature of the water rises, it moves away from the heat source. The resulting bubbles are pushed upward through a hollow stem in the middle of the pot and into the chamber up top that holds the coffee grounds (coarse ground is essential!). How … Read more

How Does An Old Coffee Machine Work?

How does an old coffee maker work? From the top of the tube, the water flows out and over the lid of the coffee chamber. Perforations in the lid distribute the water over the top of the coffee grounds. The water then seeps through the coffee grounds, extracting water-soluble substances they contain, then through the … Read more