Using a percolator

I've never used a percolator to make coffee before, and decided I should take pictures. Basically, I find it a novel and fun concept to be able to make espresso with a tiny contraption, and whilst it doesn't taste as fantastic as a cuppa brewed from a machine, it beats 3-in-1 coffees hands down.

Here goes:


1. Fill the percolator with water and tightly pack in espresso powder. (I used Illy-yums!) Put it over a small flame.


2. Heat up some milk if you take your espresso milky. I don't have a steamer to make "steamed milk" or froth up cappucino, so this will have to do.


3. Add in a drizzle of honey/maple syrup. I'm trying to find hazelnut syrup but it's very tough.


4. When the water in the percolator starts boiling, switch off the flame and let it stand until all the coffee appears on the top portion. Pour it into the cup, add the milk and syrup and voila, an easy, fuss-free, home-made cuppa espresso.