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Adding eclectic character to the kitchen stovetop, this polished-aluminum coffee pot features a unique octagon shape that was first designed in Italy in 1933. The unit makes nine 2-ounce espresso cups of coffee in just four to five minutes and is extremely simple to use. Just fill the lower chamber with water and the top filter with fine-ground coffee. Then place the pot on the stove and heat until the water boils. Through a pressurizing process, espresso moves to the upper chamber of the pot, ready to be served. Other highlights include a flip-up top with an easy-grip knob, a stay-cool black plastic handle, and a side-pour spout. When finished using the unit, wash it by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean. Made in Italy. Aluminum, stovetop espresso maker produces 9 demitasse cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful
The Bialetti Moka Express 3-Cup Coffeemaker is fantastic. I enjoy it immensely. Word of warning, don't forget to put water in it before placing on the stove! And if you have a gas stove with an open flame, do not use a flame that exceeds the size of the coffeemaker. The handle will melt.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
This unit is a great little device for making strong coffee (somewhere between espresso and regular coffee, closer to the espresso side) in an elegant way, and it's designed to last a long time.
The coffee produced is extracted using steam that is generated when the bottom part of the pot gets heated from placing the unit on a stove top. You have to experiment to find the right low-to-medium heat to get the best results. Too low and it will not boil, but you probably want it just above that and not too hot. I have found a setting where it will boil in 5 mins, and then the coffee comes up in 1 minute or less. So, a total of 6 minutes, which is not bad at all. As mentioned, what's produced is close to what we call "espresso" in the US, but it is not the same thing. It is not as strong and with not quite the same taste as full-blown espresso created using an automatic or semi-automatic espresso maker. It's much stronger and more flavorful than regular coffee, though. I used the same Intelligentsia Coffee House Blend (a great coffee) through my French press and then the Moka pot, and the taste difference was eye-opening. Apparently, these stove-top coffee makers are the norm in Italy, and practically everybody has one.
If you enjoy taking your time making your coffee, this is a beautiful unit that creates great coffee (and apparently it gets better over time, as the coffee oils seep into the aluminum). And as mentioned, it's actually not that slow. It's a nice "coffee ritual." It's made in Italy. It only has three parts, which are easy to clean and look virtually impossible to break, so it will last.
The only potential downsides are:
(a) you need coffee ground to the correct size. Either you should get pre-ground Illy Coffee or else you should get a good grinder that can grind to just above espresso fineness. When using whole bean coffee, our old blade grinder does not work well at all with this (sometimes it's acceptable, sometimes hardly any coffee comes out), but we have a Vario on the way, so all is good... But it is a given that a grinder is extremely important regardless of what method of coffee brewing you use. So -- get a good grinder!
(b) you can only make the same amount of coffee each time. For example, we have the version that says 6 on the side (6 cup?) and it makes just enough for my wife and myself. (It doesn't actually make 6 cups, as far as I can tell -- it's more like 2 cups for us). That is, you cannot just put in less ground coffee and less water to make less coffee. If you do that, the mechanics of the steam don't work and you won't get proper coffee as a result. So, make sure you get the correct size for your use.
This thing is so cheap and well-made that anyone who loves coffee should have one around to try out or for occasional use. Ours will get regular use, alternating with our French press. I was very happy to find this.
The coffee produced is extracted using steam that is generated when the bottom part of the pot gets heated from placing the unit on a stove top. You have to experiment to find the right low-to-medium heat to get the best results. Too low and it will not boil, but you probably want it just above that and not too hot. I have found a setting where it will boil in 5 mins, and then the coffee comes up in 1 minute or less. So, a total of 6 minutes, which is not bad at all. As mentioned, what's produced is close to what we call "espresso" in the US, but it is not the same thing. It is not as strong and with not quite the same taste as full-blown espresso created using an automatic or semi-automatic espresso maker. It's much stronger and more flavorful than regular coffee, though. I used the same Intelligentsia Coffee House Blend (a great coffee) through my French press and then the Moka pot, and the taste difference was eye-opening. Apparently, these stove-top coffee makers are the norm in Italy, and practically everybody has one.
If you enjoy taking your time making your coffee, this is a beautiful unit that creates great coffee (and apparently it gets better over time, as the coffee oils seep into the aluminum). And as mentioned, it's actually not that slow. It's a nice "coffee ritual." It's made in Italy. It only has three parts, which are easy to clean and look virtually impossible to break, so it will last.
The only potential downsides are:
(a) you need coffee ground to the correct size. Either you should get pre-ground Illy Coffee or else you should get a good grinder that can grind to just above espresso fineness. When using whole bean coffee, our old blade grinder does not work well at all with this (sometimes it's acceptable, sometimes hardly any coffee comes out), but we have a Vario on the way, so all is good... But it is a given that a grinder is extremely important regardless of what method of coffee brewing you use. So -- get a good grinder!
(b) you can only make the same amount of coffee each time. For example, we have the version that says 6 on the side (6 cup?) and it makes just enough for my wife and myself. (It doesn't actually make 6 cups, as far as I can tell -- it's more like 2 cups for us). That is, you cannot just put in less ground coffee and less water to make less coffee. If you do that, the mechanics of the steam don't work and you won't get proper coffee as a result. So, make sure you get the correct size for your use.
This thing is so cheap and well-made that anyone who loves coffee should have one around to try out or for occasional use. Ours will get regular use, alternating with our French press. I was very happy to find this.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
I found mine at a 2nd hand store. Mine is, a smaller version(12 oz size), mug of perfection and i use it often. A permanent fixture on my stove top. Love it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Best-tinker-coffee-maker- ever.
I am the kind of guy who loves to tinker. And, if I can add a minute or two to a process, just by tweaking it and making it my own; then I am all over it like white on rice in a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael B. Wall
Exceeds Expectations
The 9-cup version I bought makes a good-tasting strong flavorful morning coffee for two of us. Watch out for the cup size. 9 expresso cup yields only 2 regular cup. Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Chander
Look no Further!
My trip to St. Martin changed my mind about morning coffee. I wanted Cafe Americano and/or Cappuccino available every day upon my return from vacation. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MO
GREAT COFFEE
THIS IS THE SAME QUALITY OF COFFEE THAT YOU EXPECT WHEN VISITING ITALY. IT IS STRONG AND DELICIOUS AND COMPARES VERY FAVORABLY WITH THE EXPRESSO MACHINES WHICH COST SO MUCH MORE. Read more
Published 2 months ago by MARIBEL
Simply the best
I love this moka pot. This size will make enough to fill my 16 ounce travel mug before I head out to work, plus a little left over to drink with my breakfast before leaving. Read more
Published 2 months ago by N. Anderson
Cuban Coffee
Its awesome, Best tasting coffee comes from good ol'fashion fire not plug in type. this was a great buy and I use mine every day.
Published 4 months ago by Chad
Bialetti Moka Express 9 cup Espresso
Let's start out by saying 9-cup = 2 8oz mugs. That being said, this works very well. Coffee/espresso tastes very good. Pretty consistent brew each time. NO SOAP for cleaning. Read more
Published 4 months ago by DARTHTATER
Great Espresso Maker but watch the water line!
Good Product, I like the espresso made into a latte every morning. Make sure not to put water past the line inside Bialetti or it will not suck all the water up. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Randi T. Grogan-Fader
Warning!
*** DO NOT *** put this in your dishwasher. It will ruin it.
Other than that, this works well. Read more
Other than that, this works well. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Internet User
Our go-to camping coffee maker!
I have friends who have used previous versions of this coffee maker for decades. That's right, decades.
We were tired of bad solutions that made bad coffee. Read more
We were tired of bad solutions that made bad coffee. Read more
Published 6 months ago by mwalsh23
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