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Aluminum, stovetop espresso maker has a patented value that produces 4 cups of frothy, creamy, rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
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I actually bought this for my wife for her birthday - but I think I enjoy it more then she does.
I know that this doesn't make "true" espresso but it comes mighty close in my opinion (i'm not much of a connoisseur, but I do love a good cup). In fact this is better then most any other espressos i've had! I love the coffee this thing produces! The first night I ended up drinking 6 shots of 'espresso' made with fresh Baba Budan beans and I still wanted more! I couldn't do it though because it was 1:00 in the morning and I was wide awake from drinking so much coffee.
Here are a few tips for you...
Make sure you have a Burr grinder. You want a fine grind (but not too fine) to get the most out of your coffee. Burr grinders can be quite the investment but well worth it. You will need a Burr grinder for any espresso machine anyways.
Make sure you have cups close by. This thing will suddenly shoot out coffee and if you're not quick enough you might get some coffee on your stove... as soon as you hear the gurgle and whistle get your cup ready! (you'll know what i'm talkin about...), After a few rounds you'll have it down.
Chances are your first pot will not turn out perfect (unless you've done something like this before...which I haven't). The good news is that after your first time you will understand how the process works and everything will be fine after that!
Clean this as soon as you can! It will be hot for awhile but try to clean it ASAP to make cleaning easier. It's worth it... trust me.
Follow the instructions EXACTLY. It's not hard to do by any means but make sure you read the instructions. if you accidently do something wrong such as pack in the coffee tightly then you will be sorry. The instructions are very simple but very useful.
I noticed one reviewer mentioned that this coffee comes out tasting burnt. If you grind your coffee too fine then it gets caked inside the coffee holder and it takes longer for the coffee to make it up inside the main chamber (excuse my lack of correct terminology). This does cause a burnt flavor because only a little bit of coffee comes out at a time which causes that little bit to become a bit burnt before the next splash comes through. If you grind it slightly more coarse then this will not happen and your coffee will taste amazing. I have a feeling that the people that mention the burnt flavor are grinding their coffee a bit too fine. You want the coffee to be ground fine but not like flour... more like fine sugar.
Have fun! This simple little gadget makes a fine cup. Enjoy!
I know that this doesn't make "true" espresso but it comes mighty close in my opinion (i'm not much of a connoisseur, but I do love a good cup). In fact this is better then most any other espressos i've had! I love the coffee this thing produces! The first night I ended up drinking 6 shots of 'espresso' made with fresh Baba Budan beans and I still wanted more! I couldn't do it though because it was 1:00 in the morning and I was wide awake from drinking so much coffee.
Here are a few tips for you...
Make sure you have a Burr grinder. You want a fine grind (but not too fine) to get the most out of your coffee. Burr grinders can be quite the investment but well worth it. You will need a Burr grinder for any espresso machine anyways.
Make sure you have cups close by. This thing will suddenly shoot out coffee and if you're not quick enough you might get some coffee on your stove... as soon as you hear the gurgle and whistle get your cup ready! (you'll know what i'm talkin about...), After a few rounds you'll have it down.
Chances are your first pot will not turn out perfect (unless you've done something like this before...which I haven't). The good news is that after your first time you will understand how the process works and everything will be fine after that!
Clean this as soon as you can! It will be hot for awhile but try to clean it ASAP to make cleaning easier. It's worth it... trust me.
Follow the instructions EXACTLY. It's not hard to do by any means but make sure you read the instructions. if you accidently do something wrong such as pack in the coffee tightly then you will be sorry. The instructions are very simple but very useful.
I noticed one reviewer mentioned that this coffee comes out tasting burnt. If you grind your coffee too fine then it gets caked inside the coffee holder and it takes longer for the coffee to make it up inside the main chamber (excuse my lack of correct terminology). This does cause a burnt flavor because only a little bit of coffee comes out at a time which causes that little bit to become a bit burnt before the next splash comes through. If you grind it slightly more coarse then this will not happen and your coffee will taste amazing. I have a feeling that the people that mention the burnt flavor are grinding their coffee a bit too fine. You want the coffee to be ground fine but not like flour... more like fine sugar.
Have fun! This simple little gadget makes a fine cup. Enjoy!
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
The Bialetti Brikka makes the best Italian style espresso I've had outside of Italy - the flavor and texture will take you back to the piazza cafes. Add some warm milk and froth for a perfect cappucino (I bought the Nissan/Frabosk milk frother as well). I found the directions and method easy - with room for a little flexibility with amounts of water, coffee, etc. for your own individual taste. Making the espresso is fun - I love waiting for the "whooosh" telling me the delicious crema is almost ready to pour into my cup. Clean up is easy, and the coffee tastes better each time I use the Brikka. One of my best purchases for the kitchen.
93 of 104 people found the following review helpful
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this is the best espresso maker you can get. better than espresso made on $1k+ machines. the brikka is unlike any other bialetti stovetop, trust me. it looks similar but it ain't the same beast. the way the coffee EXPLODES out of the brikka makes it seem like something terribly wrong has happened (it's horrifying the first time you hear it). but it's actually making a delicious crema just for you. it's a delicate art form, you have to follow preparation directions to a "T." I'm still trying to figure out the best time to turn off the heat, the best time to remove from heat, the best time to pour... because it all affects the crema. HAVING SAID ALL THIS, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING THE 2 CUP INSTEAD OF THE 4 CUP. THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE. I have both and the 4 cup never gets use because it doesn't taste as good as the 2 cup version. honestly. unfortunately, there is no distribution for the 2 cup in america so you have to find an italian website that has it and order from there. it will take four weeks or more to get to you. yeah, I know. it blows. but I have both and I know what I'm talking about. I'm not even a connoisseur, I just want coffee that doesn't totally suck. the 4 cup is just okay, but you're missing out on the real deal.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Low quality !!!
I bought this device just a two months ago. I was enjoy it just a first week, before all issues come true.
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Published 16 days ago by baram
Two Big Thumbs Up! (4 cup model)
I just received the Brikka today. I got to work right away brewing the three recommended throw away pots of coffee. I practiced technique while brewing them. Read more
Published 4 months ago by nspdx
4-Cup???
I just received this today and very excited! I used to own Moka but did not like the bitter taste... So I bought this one hoping it'll taste better. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Uzuki
MAGNIFICA CAFETERA / GREAT PERCOLATOR
Es la mejor cafetera para ornillas que he usado en mi vida. Fácil de usar y de limpiar. El café preparado en ella es EXCELENTE. Read more
Published 6 months ago by KingMike
great on its own terms
I've had a 4-cup Brikka for about 5 years, and I really love it. I'm here at Amazon to buy my 3rd one -- one at home, two more living with far-away relatives --saves hauling one... Read more
Published 9 months ago by v supervia
Bialetti Brikka 4-cup
When the grind is right,the tamp is good, and the beans are good, this baby can make better espresso than 90% of commercial cafes.
I highly recommend. Read more
I highly recommend. Read more
Published 11 months ago by B. Spugies
A great cup of coffee
Bialetti Brikka is a great coffee maker that produces an outstanding cup of coffee.
Pros: the coffee comes out almost espresso-like (I used Illy Moka and/or Lavazza... Read more
Pros: the coffee comes out almost espresso-like (I used Illy Moka and/or Lavazza... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Paul
Brikka is better than Moka!
We already own a small Bialetti Moka Express and absolutely love it, but we wanted a higher-volume espresso maker for when we have guests over. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Hilary Wade
Some helpful tips.
- Buy a non-metal blade grinder if possible. Metal grinders create a dust that will show up in your coffee and be very bitter and unpleasant. Read more
Published 15 months ago by chan
Brikka 4 cups and 2 cups
I love this stovetop coffee maker. I used to live in Milan for 2 yrs and that is where I feel inlove with their coffee. I used to have the moka express until I found this brikka. Read more
Published 15 months ago by P22nut5
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