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Size: 6 cup | Color: Aluminum
The Primula Aluminum Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker is the classic solution for brewing espresso coffee on your stovetop. Made of heavy-duty cast aluminum. Primula coffee makers will change the way you experience coffee. Primula elevates the sensory qualities of your favorite coffee and espresso to allow you to truly savor every aroma and flavor to its fullest.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Stainless Steel| Size Name:4 cup|Amazon Verified Purchase
OK, since Amazon now has this policy of publishing reviews to similar items as though they were for the specific items (beware of this when you read reviews! Read the fine print at the top of the review!), I hope this appears for all of these similar espresso makers, regardless of brand, because it works in all of them.
I've owned several of these, different brands and different sizes, and have been somewhat underwhelmed with their performance. "Emergency coffee" is what I used mine for. So one day I was at my son's house and he made me this incredible dry cappuccino. I immediately went to his kitchen to see what kind of machine he had bought, and was blown away when he showed me his old, beat-up and stained "6-cup" espresso maker, just like the ones in these reviews. I asked him how he managed to get that kind of performance out of this thing and he said the secret is in ignoring the published instructions and pretty much doing the opposite of what they suggest. Here's his instructions:
1. Grind your coffee to espresso fine. If you don't have a burr grinder capable of this, buy your coffee in small quantities and have them grind it for you.
2. Fill the coffee holder to a bit over-the-top and then tamp it lightly. A shot-glass or anything else that fits into the holder will do.
3. Then proceed as normal: fill the boiler to the brass safety valve with cold, filtered water, screw on the top, and put it on the stove.
4. Leave the lid open so you can watch what's going on, allow the coffee to flow until it starts bubbling a bit but not so long that it will boil!
5. Pour off the most amazing cup you've ever experienced from your Primula (or similar) espresso maker!
I now use the Primula more often than my $500 Gaggia machine. Less fuss and just about as good. Not better, but just about as good, and that's pretty darned good.
I've owned several of these, different brands and different sizes, and have been somewhat underwhelmed with their performance. "Emergency coffee" is what I used mine for. So one day I was at my son's house and he made me this incredible dry cappuccino. I immediately went to his kitchen to see what kind of machine he had bought, and was blown away when he showed me his old, beat-up and stained "6-cup" espresso maker, just like the ones in these reviews. I asked him how he managed to get that kind of performance out of this thing and he said the secret is in ignoring the published instructions and pretty much doing the opposite of what they suggest. Here's his instructions:
1. Grind your coffee to espresso fine. If you don't have a burr grinder capable of this, buy your coffee in small quantities and have them grind it for you.
2. Fill the coffee holder to a bit over-the-top and then tamp it lightly. A shot-glass or anything else that fits into the holder will do.
3. Then proceed as normal: fill the boiler to the brass safety valve with cold, filtered water, screw on the top, and put it on the stove.
4. Leave the lid open so you can watch what's going on, allow the coffee to flow until it starts bubbling a bit but not so long that it will boil!
5. Pour off the most amazing cup you've ever experienced from your Primula (or similar) espresso maker!
I now use the Primula more often than my $500 Gaggia machine. Less fuss and just about as good. Not better, but just about as good, and that's pretty darned good.
24 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Like the other stove top espresso makers, including the now discontinued Walmart brand that cost half as much, it does nice work brilliantly. Various reviewers of these devices obviously don't understand how to operate them. Read the six line instructions.
The stench on the gasket is so nasty, it stinks up the house. I tried soaking in vinegar for 24 hours, isopropyl alcohol for 24 hours, lighter fluid for 6 hours. It is no longer as bad as it was. This stinky gasket must be redesigned. There is no excuse for it.
epilog: Bialetti 06951 replacement gasket is clean and sweet.
The stench on the gasket is so nasty, it stinks up the house. I tried soaking in vinegar for 24 hours, isopropyl alcohol for 24 hours, lighter fluid for 6 hours. It is no longer as bad as it was. This stinky gasket must be redesigned. There is no excuse for it.
epilog: Bialetti 06951 replacement gasket is clean and sweet.
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
I too had the "stinky gasket" problem, and I was also able to solve it with the Bialetti replacement gasket. The interior had a rough finish with irregular globs of aluminum, suggesting that their factory quality control is poor, but that does not seem to affect the function of the coffee maker. When I was done, I had spent about $25, so this cheap espresso maker was no bargain. If I had to do it again, I would buy one of the products with a silicone gasket.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A great little espresso pot
I LOVE this little espresso pot! It makes two "decent" cups of coffee with a little leftover for one second cup. It is easy to use, is durable and reasonably priced! Read more
Published 7 days ago by S. Moschini
Cheap
I bought this item two months ago and have used it twice a week. Recently when I tried to unscrew it, the handle broke off. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Amanda
esspresso blues
I bought the espresso maker for my 24 yr old son to replace his old all metal one.We tried it at my house and the coffee never appeared.He took it home for more attempts. Read more
Published 1 month ago by walt
Skip the coffee shop!
Maybe it's a silly American thing, but I feel like I'm a European housewife when I make coffee in this coffee pot. It makes the best espresso I've ever had. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sarah Miller
Great espresso maker
It works well, simple and great taste espresso coffee maker. It's a cheaper and valuable for a family couple. I definitely and highly recommend it to everyone.
Published 1 month ago by iggy
Poor build quality. BOTTOM LEAKS!
The coffee maker looks nice and it is relatively easy to clean. However, it is very poorly built. The bottom started leaking within just 5 months of use! This is very dangerous. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Amazon Andy
You got what you paid for
For the price, it's a good buy, but I have corrosion and moldy problem, it could be the impurity of the metal,
unless you can find a way to clean and dry it right away.
unless you can find a way to clean and dry it right away.
Published 1 month ago by Midpacman
please delete review
Black Magic Taro, also known as Elephant Ears, has burgundy stems and charcoal black leaves. The leaves themselves are arrow to heart shaped and resemble the ears of an elephant. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Moka Master
Handle melted and eventually started on fire
I've had this Primula 6-cup for 4 months. The handle melted a little each time we used it (not even on high heat). Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kristin
Great product - not 4 cups
I'm very happy to have an espresso maker that doesn't require electricity. The chamber really only holds about a cup of water. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Elayne T. Eckman
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