In the 1950s, the West Bend percolator was a kitchen must-have, cranking out hot, strong coffee with its sturdy stainless steel build. It was easy to use, looked great on the counter, and made sure ...

French press coffee is arguably the easiest way to make coffee—you pour hot water over coffee grounds, wait, and then pour coffee out. There’s no percolating, slow dripping, or portafilter involved.