Bialetti Musa 6-Cup Stovetop Percolator

by Bialetti

Product Features

• Easy to Use
• Fits right on the stovetop
• Produces great tasting espresso
• Ready in 4-5 minutes
• Stainless Steel Construction

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.5 x 4.4 inches ; 1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000FDDU40
• Item model number: 06965
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,472 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #44 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso > Stovetop Espresso Pots

Product Description

Stainless steel, stovetop espresso maker produces 6 cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars not espresso, December 6, 2007

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J. Brey "cafe brey" (Burbank, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bialetti Musa 6-Cup Stovetop Percolator (Kitchen)

Before buying the Musa, I used the Bialetti Moka Express for about 4 years and loved it. Then I bought the Musa, expecting the same perfection, but I was very disappointed. The Musa is more of a coffee maker than an espresso maker. True, it makes an amazing cup of coffee, but it is far too weak to be used in a cappuccino or latte. I found that I had to use twice as many shots to have the same potency as my old Moka Express which means a lot less room for steamed milk and less servings all around. If you don't mind the aluminum, get the Moka Express instead.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bialetti Musa - Very Nice, April 11, 2007

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SWH (Western Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bialetti Musa 6-Cup Stovetop Percolator (Kitchen)

This little pot makes a great, smooth cup of coffee, and I like its appearance. There are two drawbacks. First, the lid opening mechanism is a lovely sculptural shape, but doesn't really work. As a previous reviewer mentioned, one doesn't have much reason to use it, so it's not a serious drawback. The other, more serious problem is the difficulty I've had in tightening the base when assembling the pot after filling with water and ground coffee. The base is quite wide, and for those with small hands, or with arthritis, this can be very hard to do. I have found my way around this by cutting a small piece of non-slip rug padding, and using it to get a better grip. One can also use a damp paper towel for this purpose. Overall, I'm very happy with this product.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Unit for Great Coffee, January 16, 2007

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Scott A. Foster (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bialetti Musa 6-Cup Stovetop Percolator (Kitchen)

Moka pots are an excellent way to make coffee at home. They're fairly easy to use and will produce very full-flavored coffee. For the price, the coffee can't be beat.

The Musa is a very nice pot from Bialetti. The satin finish is attractive and the shape allows for easy pouring. My only complaint about the design involves the thumb-tab to open the lid. It's a bit awkward -- luckily, there's almost no reason to ever use it.

For half the price, you might consider one of Bialetti's basic aluminum moka pots. With the Musa, you're essentially paying for a little bit of extra style. You may also want to consider paying a little more for Bialetti's Brikka pot, which uses a special valve to produce a stronger espresso with crema.