European Gift & Houseware Stovetop Espresso Pot with Clear Top

by Velox

Product Features

• Perfect for 2 to 4 cups of espresso
• Convenient cordless stovetop design
• Hand wash only
• 18/8 stainless-steel body
• Made in Italy

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 5 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004S9G6
• Item model number: 2005c
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,576 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Standing 6-1/2 inches tall with a stainless-steel base and a sturdy, transparent plastic top, this stovetop espresso maker requires freshly ground coffee beans and brews 2 to 4 cups of espresso. Made in Italy by Velox, a manufacturer of espresso makers since 1921, this espresso maker is perfect for making rich, flavorful java directly on your stovetop. The transparent top makes it easy to see when your coffee is ready. The stay-cool handle makes pouring hot, steaming espresso safe and simple. After use, just hand wash it with a soft cloth and water, and wipe it dry. --Jane DePaolo

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Stove-Top Espresso Maker, June 16, 2000

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This review is from: European Gift & Houseware Stovetop Espresso Pot with Clear Top (Kitchen)

This is a great espresso maker for the stove-top. Unlike electric ones which usually require priming and excessive cleaning, this one is great - very low maintenance. It's better than the regular stove top espresso makers because there's no guessing about if the coffee is ready. It's easy to clean, plus it's a beautiful appliance and great conversation piece.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Plastic Melted, April 20, 2001

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This review is from: European Gift & Houseware Stovetop Espresso Pot with Clear Top (Kitchen)

I used this machine twice and had to throw it away. It made great coffee, but even on a low flame, the plastic portion melted. If you do buy it, it must be watched VERY carefully.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL AND PRACTICAL, August 25, 2000

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This review is from: European Gift & Houseware Stovetop Espresso Pot with Clear Top (Kitchen)

This UNIQUE Espresso maker does a wonderful job of making espresso. I enjoy watching the brewing through the transparent top and there are no words to adequately describe the aroma of fresh espresso.

Because of the clear top, this is truly a conversation piece, but still practical as the top allows you to see when your espresso is done and it won't shatter like glass would.

Mine did not come with instructions, but it wasn't difficult to figure out. The transparent top may scatch so abrasives shouldn't be used. Get a milk foamer to go with it!