Blue Cornflower CorningWare

[KBM3]

So my wife knows I love all things coffee and she found this gem at an estate sale.
A very old school manual brewer. I can remember that my mom had some of the casserole dishes, the little Blue Cornflower is very unmistakable. It takes some time to finalize a cup of coffee but then again, you can't rush perfection.

While it might not be perfect for everyday use, it fits right in on a nice weekend morning when I'm in no rush.

Now for some pictures.

Cheers!

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[KBM3]

Hello Alex,
I am not sure of the actual terminology but it basically uses gravity. In the fourth picture, you can see me holding the clear glass top with a metal canister underneath. The metal canister holds the coffee grounds and acts as the filter (it has holes in the bottom). You fill the clear glass pot with hot water and it filters through the grounds into the CorningWare pot on the bottom.

I did not time the entire process but I would guess the whole process from start to finish is around six to seven minutes. You have to assemble the pot; boil the hot water; pour and wait for the water to filter; and then clean out the metal filter.

Again, not something I would use during the week but it is perfect for weekend or afternoon coffee when I am relaxing.

 

[KBM3]

The CorningWare product line was first introduced in the 1950s I believe. They made all sorts of cooking ware but the coffe line of products was not introduced until the 1960s but of course I could be wrong. I was born in the 70s and remember my mom had several pieces.
This is more of a sentimental piece for me.

As for the coffee, I trade coffees with friends around the country and this was one of the bags I received in trade. It produces a very nice cup. Smooth and crisp.

 

[Duffyjr]

I would guess late 60's early 70's. My dad worked at Safeway and my mom collected CorningWare piece by piece as it was offered by the grocery store. I think it was a new piece once a month or week, but I don't remember seeing this coffee maker, that's something one would remember.

Very nice!

 

[Musicphan]

Looks like 1971.. Corning Ware - Beverage Servers