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This aluminum coffeemaker has the classic style your looking for in a stove top espresso maker, with the quality of a Imusa brand product. Imusa has been producing coffeemakers for over fifty years and is considered one of the top manufacturer of coffeemakers in the world. This coffemaker makes 6 cups. It brews a traditional Espresso Coffee in minutes.Made for the stove top, it can be used on all gas, ceramic or coil surfaces. The bakelite hande provides for easy handling. Made from durable long lasting aluminum. Recommended handwash only.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
The instructions do not tell you exactly when the coffee is done and when to turn off the heat. The plastic parts melted the first time I used it. I am a do-it-yourself type, so I bought a metal knob and some flat aluminum to fashion a new handle. Now it is better than new. It makes great espresso, but the instructions are little help. What the instructions should say is when the top fills with espresso and steam stops coming out of the spout, it's time to turn off the heat. It was well worth the discount price I paid. However, in hindsight, I would not buy one with plastic parts.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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Imusa Espresso Coffeemaker, 6 cup
My sister-in-law lives in Austria and is always talking about how weak American coffee tastes to her. I tend to prefer a European-style coffee myself, so did some checking to find out what kind of coffeemaker is most commonly used there. This style seemed to be the one that came up most often.
I ordered this coffeemaker wondering how I'd feel about aluminum once I got it. I had my doubts but went ahead based on the strength of the reviews.
The first 3 pots weren't horrible, but I was glad I'd been warned (through the reviews) that the first few pots wouldn't taste the greatest. Pot #4, and following, have been delicious!
My favorite way to drink this type of espresso is Americano-style. It makes a very robust, yet smooth, cup of coffee this way. I'm able to pour the contents of the coffeemaker into a thermal carafe, add hot water to fill and serve full-flavored coffee to my husband and myself.
Sometimes I do choose to make cappuccino or a macchiato with the full-strength coffee I get from this pot. While it doesn't taste quite as "nutty" as the espresso I used to make with my electric espresso machine, it's still a good cup.
For BEST results, I would recommend that one use a good, dark, espresso-roast coffee, but I've also gotten good results with well-roasted flavored coffees if I'm making Americano-style. The flavored coffees come out with more of the flavor noticeable than when I use other methods of brewing them.
A drawback, which is true of all "mochi-style" coffeemakers is that you can't vary the amount of coffee you make... unless you have more than one of these coffeemakers in different sizes. Thanks to other reviews here at Amazon, I knew that going in so I haven't been disappointed.
I have no problem recommending this coffeemaker to anyone who simply wants a good every-day way to make full-flavored coffee with little or no bitterness. If you're looking for espresso that tastes exactly like what you get in a coffee-bar, you may be disappointed. It's good espresso, but it doesn't taste exactly like what you get from a machine. Again, I already knew that from the reviews so I wasn't disappointed.
My sister-in-law lives in Austria and is always talking about how weak American coffee tastes to her. I tend to prefer a European-style coffee myself, so did some checking to find out what kind of coffeemaker is most commonly used there. This style seemed to be the one that came up most often.
I ordered this coffeemaker wondering how I'd feel about aluminum once I got it. I had my doubts but went ahead based on the strength of the reviews.
The first 3 pots weren't horrible, but I was glad I'd been warned (through the reviews) that the first few pots wouldn't taste the greatest. Pot #4, and following, have been delicious!
My favorite way to drink this type of espresso is Americano-style. It makes a very robust, yet smooth, cup of coffee this way. I'm able to pour the contents of the coffeemaker into a thermal carafe, add hot water to fill and serve full-flavored coffee to my husband and myself.
Sometimes I do choose to make cappuccino or a macchiato with the full-strength coffee I get from this pot. While it doesn't taste quite as "nutty" as the espresso I used to make with my electric espresso machine, it's still a good cup.
For BEST results, I would recommend that one use a good, dark, espresso-roast coffee, but I've also gotten good results with well-roasted flavored coffees if I'm making Americano-style. The flavored coffees come out with more of the flavor noticeable than when I use other methods of brewing them.
A drawback, which is true of all "mochi-style" coffeemakers is that you can't vary the amount of coffee you make... unless you have more than one of these coffeemakers in different sizes. Thanks to other reviews here at Amazon, I knew that going in so I haven't been disappointed.
I have no problem recommending this coffeemaker to anyone who simply wants a good every-day way to make full-flavored coffee with little or no bitterness. If you're looking for espresso that tastes exactly like what you get in a coffee-bar, you may be disappointed. It's good espresso, but it doesn't taste exactly like what you get from a machine. Again, I already knew that from the reviews so I wasn't disappointed.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
I received this item as a gift and I am extremely pleased with it. Some other reviewers complained of poor instructions or melted handles. Perhaps the manufacturer has made some changes as my espresso maker did come with instructions that made it very simple to use. They specifically state that one should keep the handle positioned so that it is not directly over the burner. I have had many, many cups of espresso in the last week without any problems. The size is perfect for two people to enjoy some delicious espresso and cleaning is so easy. I think this product is fantastic for the price, especially if you are mindful of the plastic handle and keep it away from the direct flame.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
OK for a Chinese Knock-Off
Found one of these new locally in a damaged box for $6.00 so I thought I'd give it a try. The typical Bialetti Italian ones I own are 29. Read more
Published 20 days ago by John S. Socha
LIght weight not the best
It was worth a try getting the cheap one. Unfortunately it didn't work out for me. The coffee was fine but the steam escapes right over the handle when you pour. Read more
Published 22 days ago by sisco
Arrived coated in manufacturing grease
The unit arrived filthy, it still had residue of grease used in the manufacturing process of the item. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Autodidact
Great espresso at a great price.
Graduated from a 3 cup stove top unit that I had for years. Very nice to have the extra volume so you can nuke up a cup later in the afternoon. Read more
Published 2 months ago by dane714
decent coffeemaker
The coffeemaker is decent. It's not the best, but you get what you pay for. It's easy to use. Normally, the coffee is ready after the steam from the boiling water have passed... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Max
newly arrived
The comment about the weird taste and smell on the first few batches is definitely true. My cafetero is still new, so am hoping the taste will fade. Read more
Published 2 months ago by reader 1970
Poor quality, pieces melted, bad coffee
I had multiple Imusa Espresso Coffeemakers and with all of them the plastic parts melted, the little black knob on the top came lose (and the screw that keeps it in place fell into... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Natalie
Leaked and handle melted off
This makes great coffee, but leaks easily and the handle melted off after third use. Poor quality - buy a better model!
Published 2 months ago by GoldenGIrl
Great Espresso Maker
Great product, simple, neatly made. I love the stove top models more than big expensive machines. Hand wash and get awesome espresso every time!
Published 3 months ago by SK
Not recieved
Item has not been shipped within 7 day of ordering.They should at least have the courtesy to send,within regular business days.
Published 4 months ago by Cam
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