Binding: Kitchen
ASIN: B0001WYEC2
Manufacturer: Bialetti
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(From 36 total reviews)
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Customer Reviews
Very nice. by David M. Hamilton
I love this pot. It is fast, very pretty and makes wonderful Espresso. Highly recommend.
It’s OK by J. An
Pros: Dishwasher safe, looks cute and not going to rust.
Cons: It is smaller (even it says 4-cup, it is smaller than the 3-cup aluminum version), and coffee flavor is not as intense as its aluminum cousin. If you use traditional ratio with milk for cappuccino, milk will overpower the flavor. It takes more coffee grind to make a decent espresso. It also takes longer to brew.
I was going to return it, but decided not to be too fussy over a cup of coffee. Life is more grand.
Perfection or Nothing by nightowl
If you get one of these that works, it is WONDERFUL and makes the best espresso in the world; I can add nothing to previous reviews in regard to its many merits.
The problem is getting a pot that works. My first pot arrived with its lid detatched and no attachment part (”fixed” with a bent paper clip)with no way to obtain the part. Amazon promptly sent me a replacement pot, which did not work at all.
Evidently, I was not the only one with problems because Amazon said they were not sending more replacements because of the number of problems…I returned the “replacement” and have been using my paper-clip pot, which,subsequently, I’ve been able to fix.
Now, not only does this pot make wonderful espresso, but it looks good. It is added convenience to be able to leave the pot out, easy to access and ready to use, and have it be attractive rather than an eyesore or “clutter” object.
The most important thing though — the coffee — can’t be beat.
Note: I’ve read that some people prefer aluminum for better flavor, but I have read that aluminum is suspected of causing health problems. As a result, I have not tried an aluminum coffee maker–but find it hard to believe that it could beat the flavor of coffee made in this.
The perfect Moka pot by Scott Mueller
I’ve owned a Bialetti Class stovetop espresso maker (3-cup) for 4 years now and it continues to perform perfectly. As far as moka pots go, you can’t ask for better than this. The quality is much better than the aluminium pots you can buy, and the 18/10 stainless looks practically new after 4 years of daily (often twice daily) use. The only part of this pot that wears out is the rubber O-ring that seals the upper and lower halves, but i’ve only had to replace mine once so far and they cost next to nothing.
This pot makes an excellent espresso, second only to a professional machine or a fully automatic in-home machine such as those made by Saeco or Jura etc. Use fresh beans and grind them, and experiment with types and roasts to find your favourite. It doesn’t give you a ‘crema’ like a machine, but the flavour of the rich dark espresso is great!
I find the 3-cup a good size for one person or to share, while the 4-cup is best for two. Generally, cleaning is simply a matter of running water over the top, bottom and filter and setting aside to dry. Occasionally it is a good idea to soak the pot in water plus some bi-carbonate of soda (baking soda) - it will leave it looking and smelling like new.
Overall, well well well worth the money!!
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