<p>My husband likes his coffee strong but not bitter. When our old coffee maker died, I found a retired engineer in the mid-west who refurbishes vintage percolators. I won’t buy anything food related (for prep, cooking or serving) that’s made in China, and there are very few options for non-PRC small appliances. The cost was reasonable and dh loves the percolator. I’m sure there are similar ones available for <$100.</p>