Customer Reviews

Cuisinox Roma 6-cup Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Maker

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I have been using stove-top espresso makers for years, generally Italian espresso makers, so I was a little skeptical when I purchased this one. I purchased it because I thought that the design is lovely. Also, there is no rubber or plastic on the handle that might be subject to burn on my gas stove. I gave it a test run as soon as I received it. And, boy was I surprised with how well it performs. There was no spurting or spilling over as I poured. I did have to use a potholder to pour the espresso, but I have found that if you wait a couple of minutes, the handle cools off. This espresso maker puts out at least 6 full espresso cups, or fills one large mug. I couldn't be happier with it. After using it for over a week now, at least twice a day, the Cuisinox Roma is not showing any wear at all--in other words, no darkened burn marks on the sides. Very easy to clean, and it comes with a spare gasket, which is a plus. Also included is a screen filter that you place in the filter so that you can make 3 cups instead of 6. I would not hesitate to recommend this espresso maker.

Cuisinox Roma 6-cup Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Maker

i've had this espresso maker for a few months now & it is Spectacular & worth every penney ! ( never thought i'd be gushing over an espresso maker - in fact, i almost never review prodcuts myself, though i read them thoroughly before making purchases - but here i am . . lol )

If you've used stovetop espresso makers in the past, i think you'll find its performance Exemplary & if you haven't, the web makes it very simple to learn. Best of all, this pot makes it Fun.

PROS : really substantial construction

sleek, elegant design - eye candy ! lol

( this product is amasing actually . . i'm a sucker for things aesthetically & materially Well Done & this pot ROCKS - makes me happy everytime i look at it ! )

25 YEAR warranty ( how often do you see THAT ??!!! )

delivers lovely cups of espresso in no time, with no mess ( and you can watch it happen - doesn't spurt all over with the top up so you can )

comes with an insert that allows the option of 3 espresso sized cups if you so choose ( about 3/4 cup total ), in addition to its normal 6 cup / 1 1/2 cup capacity

comes with an extra gasket as well

looks as Beautiful after alot of use as it did out of the box

CONS: Zero that i can see

It may seem pricey at first but if you love espresso & want something that is just lovely to look at AND that will last, this is definitely the way to go. ( We have used stovetop espresso makers for years & this one trumps all i've come across. The aluminum ones end up looking crummy in no time, plus you really don't want aluminum in your body if you can help it & coffee is a known acidic. And the stainless steel on this one, is not a flimsy layer that's going to wear off. In fact, i just sent this to my daughter for her birthday. She loves to entertain and this makes a lovely impression whether for one or for guests. You definitely won't want to hide this away. )

This product is apparently made by a Canadian company but IN China according to the literature that accompanies it - which speaks Volumes for company oversight in terms of quality control & definitely not the usual made in China purchase you wish you'd passed by.

Ok, have i gushed enough yet ?? lol

Cuisinox, Take a Bow !!!!!

Makes a very good stovetop cup of espresso. Better than I had expected.
A hefty and nice quailty item - extra gasket especially nice - and it is a lovey looking pot. If using it on gas stove, use a "flame tamer" (a metal disk to cover grate)and be careful of the handle - it gets hot. This has not been an issue for me. I use a pot holder to take it off the heat and after about a minute I can pick it up by the handle with my hands.

I loved this espresso maker. I got it as a gift to replace an aluminum espresso maker. It makes great expresso and we loved the adjustable feature. The only down side to this coffee maker is that you can't hang onto the handle while screwing or unscrewing the bottom piece without risking breaking off the handle. It doesn't reflect directly on the coffee making, but makes it a bit more difficult or clumsy to set up and to clean after use.

The owner of Montegualandro Castle had shown us how to use the moka pot in the kitchen of our rental apartment and said that previous guests would then go buy one. She was right but there were so many choices and so many less than stellar reviews. After my research online, I quickly determined I wanted a very well made stainless steel one (not the traditional aluminum type). Sounds easy enough (unless you've done a little online shopping for this yourself). This $78 Cuisinox Roma 6-cup stainless steel stovetop espresso maker is as the other reviewers stated a great moka pot. It is a very well made attractive moka pot that makes up to 6 2oz cups of espresso or 2 large coffee cups of "Americano" coffee. I received it about a month ago and am still quite happy with my choice.

I am not a big review poster but I had to say something about this Moka pot and Moka pots in general. Specifically this pot came well packed with an almost perfect finish. My only complaint would be that there are some contact weld points that could have been filled in but this is a minor thing. The pot was well polished and boy is it solid feeling and heavy. A lot of the weight is in the base. The pot is machined well and everything fits perfectly. I am impressed with the quality, fit and finish.

Now how does it perform. This pot made the best coffee/espresso that I have ever had. Beat Starsucks hands down. It may not have the crema that a pump espresso machine can generate but the flavor is wonderful. I am 54 years old and I am ticked off that it took me this long to get one of these. Forget a press, forget spending $500 on a "good" espresso machine, this works so well that i'll hate going out for a coffee and prefer staying home. I guess several million Italians can't be wrong...

This is a beauty... I bought it because of the 25 year warranty and the price I found it for earlier. I like the design its very sleek and also I brew with the top up because there is no spurting, the coffee flows downward so u dont get coffee stains all over like on some pots. What I dont really like is you can't wash the pot right away because its so damn hot.

Also, I am usually the only one drinking coffee so I wish I would have gotten a smaller model. I got the larger because some reviewer said that it doesnt make the regular esspresso size amounts like it says it does. This is false. In truth, it makes exactly the esspresso cup sizes its supposed to. I use the reducer so I end up with 3 espresso cups which means I have to throw some away. Which sucks. Also the reducer is very uneven and could have been constructed better which is why I gave this machine a 4/5.

I use mine on an induction surface and have found that if I lower the temperature to a number 4 heat setting it makes way better coffee with less sediment and less bitterness then on number 5.... so be sure to play with your temperature settings a little.

Here's how I make my moka,,,, Im a beginner so if you can comment with your own tips they are welcome. I havent invested in a burr grinder yet... so I ordered the very expensive and much talked about Illy Moka preground can for my first try at Moka. I was attempting to recreate the esspressos I had every morning in Sicily... I like the flavor alot better then northern esspressos. So here goes:


1.First I poured cold bottled water a little more than halfway up (I was making half the size of esspresso).

2. Then I took preground IllyMOka coffee can out of the fridge and taking the reducer I filled it up and made a mound on top.

3. I assembled my pot.

4. Put induction stove on setting four which is less then medium heat... It takes more time to heat up.. BUT the results were worlds apart from my medium heat moka. It actually came out exactly like the Sicilian esspressos hardly any sediment but a little more watery than the real esspresso. Taste wise was same.

I took it the pot off the heat when it started coming out in spurts. And there was some water still left in the bottom of the container.... Dont know if this is the correct way but it works for me.

Never had an espresso pot before and was warned away from the Bialetti Mokas. For me, the major appeal of the Cuisinox Roma was the ability to make either a full 6 cups or halve the amount produced using the disc reducer that it comes with. In reality, the way I drink coffee, it makes either 1 or two "grande" lattes.

The pot works well and the coffee has been great. You have to keep the grounds away from the interface between the gasket in the upper part and the metal lip at the top of the bottom portion, if you don't, it will leak steam (and maybe brewed coffee) and will leak as you pour. Easy enough to manage after some practice.

Bonus ball: they give you an extra silicone gasket. (Be careful not to leave your pot on the stove way beyond the time needed to make a dose, you can heat up the pot enough to melt the gasket)

It's very well made with the exception of the perforated disc (filter) that is positioned at the bottom of the upper portion: mine has about 1/3 of the available holes NOT punched through. I'm not sure if it's really affecting performance at all as I'm very satisfied with the coffee I'm making. Goodbye Starbucks.

If you like latte, I also recommend the Aerolatte frother: http://www.amazon.com/Aerolatte-Milk-Frother-Satin-Finish/dp/B0002KZUNK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1293924312&sr=8-1

Bigger than it appears in picture, but perfect in size! It's very sleek, small, and presentable. Though it says for 6 cups of espresso, it can easily be adjusted for 3 cups if you add half the water and espresso that it's required. But one problem. The handle gets hot. So I often wear a mitten when touching the handle right out the fire- a small inconvenience, but something to keep in mind.

I bought this based on the other reviews. I was pretty sceptical, but glad I made the purchase because I love this espresso maker. I don't know why anyone would buy a machine over this stovetop maker. The product looks great, is good quality stainless steel and the taste rivals the Starbucks espresso I was buying every day. Obviously, you have to buy good quality espresso. I have been using Lavazza Rossa and Lavazza Il Perfetto Espresso, both of which are delicious. I'd like to try some of the other blends by Lavazza. I am thrilled with this espresso maker.