On a whim today I bought a small, camp-type percolator. The blue enameled-steel type. I've used them before but it's been ages.

This one appealed to me because it was small...8 cups, I think.

Got it home and brewed the first pot. It makes the house smell fantastic! It wasn't the best cup of coffee but it's obviously got great potential. And I like the idea of being able to use this outdoors and/or without power.

For all you coffee connoisseurs...any secrets you'd like to share about your techniques for percolating the perfect cuppa Joe?