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Product FeaturesSize: 3 Cup
- Stovetop brewer makes 3 2-ounce cups of espresso in just 4 to 5 minutes
- Made of durable polished aluminum in a unique octagon shape
- Flip-up top and side-pour spout provide added convenience
- Wash by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean; made in Italy
- Measures 4-1/4 by 6-1/2 inches
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Customer Reviews
A how-to, for the curious, September 25, 2006 By Sheehan Moore (Fredericton, NB Canada)
"I got my Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Makers 6-cup about a week and a half ago. It took me a while to learn all the tricks of the trade, so I thought I'd piece it together here.
1. Rinse out the pot, preferably with warm water and not with any abrasive cloth.
2. Fill the bottom of the pot with water to the line. If you go over it, the pot might explode. Seriously.
3. Fill the middle filter with ground espresso roast (dark) beans. Grind them a little bit finer then auto drip grind, to about the grain of fine sand. Level off the filter, and put it in the pot.
4. Screw on the top hard. Don't use the handle to screw it, because it could snap off.
5. My stove goes LO, 1, 2, ... 8, 9, HI; I usually set it between 3 and 5. It takes 5-ish minutes to finish. Take it off the stove when you hear it gurgling and sputtering.
Things I've learned:
*If it's going to be mainly you drinking the espresso, consider a 3-cup. I usually make a double cappuccino in the morning, and the rest of my family uses no more than 3 shots total. I stick the left-over in a Tupperware container and refrigerate it (a practice sure to make Italians shudder) to mix with milk and sugar when I come home from work.
*You can open the top to watch the espresso come out, because it is really cool. Just be sure to close it before it starts sputtering, because it goes all over.
*Read an article in a magazine or something while you wait--just don't wander off, because the time between when it first comes out and when it's finished is brief.
Moka pots make great 'espresso,' plus they're cheap and quick. From what I've gathered, Bialetti's the best maker. So I definitely recommend this, Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Makers. "
Best demitasse available., June 3, 2011 By BadZen
"Title says it all. If you're being scared away by the negative reviews, they are there because the owners did not know how to use/operate this Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Makers. (Admittedly, it is some effort and the instructions that come with it are not the best...) Here are some tips to keep you from going wrong:
- Rinse the machine, and make two cups before using it for real and toss them. This goes for any coffee maker.
- Never get coffee/grounds in the bottom half or on the threads. Fill the brew cup AWAY from the device, level & clean the edge, and then drop it in. I use a round paper filter in the bottom in addition, as this makes cleanup easier. If you get coffee in the bottom, the taste will be off and the bottom will corrode. If you get coffee in the threads, it will be very difficult to open.
- Do not overfill with water, there is a line there for a reason - do it twice if you want more.
- Do not the the water boil out! When it gurgles, IT IS DONE, take it off heat immediately and serve.
- Clean it immediately after serving. I run cold water on it to cool it off, then wash everything with water ONLY, and dry by hand with a paper towel. If you let the coffee/water sit, or do not dry it properly, it will corrode. If you use any sort of soap you will ruin it.
- Don't use espresso or finer ground coffee. It's not made for espresso, and you'll get too much coffee dust in the brew cup / pipe, and the taste will be off next time. Cheap consumer burr grinders set on 2 or 3 will do it perfectly.
If you take good care of this pot by cleaning it and drying it immediately every time, this pot will last years and provide better quality Italian style black coffee than any drip maker can. It is inexpensive, fun, and delicious - definitely try it if you haven't before. "
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Product Features
*Stovetop brewer makes 6 2-ounce cups of espresso in just 4 to 5 minutes
*Made of durable polished aluminum in a unique octagon shape
*Flip-up top and side-pour spout provide added convenience
*Wash by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean; made in Italy
*Measures 4-1/4 by 8 inches
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Customer Reviews
Follow these tips for a unique coffee, February 3, 2007
By T. Speidel (Canada)
"Every family in Italy owns one of these coffee makers. Here are a few tips:
1. In Italy this is NOT called an espresso machine, but a Moka machine. An espresso is what you would drink in bar made with a steam or high pressure machine with the crema on top.
2. Smaller size Moka machine tend to make better coffee.
3. Never wash the Moka with detergents, just rinse it under tap water
4. You've gotta use it often for a good coffee.
5. If you haven't use it in a while, make a weak coffee ("lungo") and discard
6. DO NOT put the MOka in the dishwasher.
7. Use drinking water. Avoid tap water especially if very chlorinated
8. Never compress the coffee.
9. For a strong coffee fill the filter with ground coffee and make a small cupola that slightly protrudes beyond the rim. Do not press down.
10. For best coffee, heat at very low heat. It's ok if it takes 10min.
11. As soon as coffee reaches the top, remove from heat
12. Do not let the coffee boil
13. Use good quality coffee, not too strong, medium grind (try Illy for a good commercial brand)
14. Sip while still hot, enjoy! "
Break it in first 10-15 pots+, June 26, 2011
By shotokun16
"I rarely write reviews and this probably my second or third review on a Amazon . However, i purchased my Bialetti 6-cup Moka express at Bath & Beyond
I sure do love Italian clothing, cars, women, life-style, food, and the Bialetti Moka Express! This monumental 1933 Italian stove-top espresso design is still one of the best machines out there. Considering the price and its low-maintenance (i.e. replace that little plastic ring after 1-2 years) characteristics, i think this machine will last you forever with quality espresso. After 10-15 pots later i think this espresso tastes similar or even better than those $500-700 espresso machines that you see at commercial or boutique cafes. Why 10-15? i honestly cant tell you. If you use the same beans over time i think the bialetti starts building a cake and the flavors start maturing into fine wine.(IMHO)
I would like to give you guys some tips in making quality coffee with this timeless devic
My method:
* About 80% of the time, i purchase my whole beans from Whole Foods (e.g. Espresso kind) and I usually pay attention to its roasting date. Try to get your beans either on its roasted day or within the 2-4 day mark. Store your beans in a tight mason jar where light & air cannot seep through. STAY AWAY FROM STARBUCKS or other non-organic grocery stores
* Always grind your own coffee. I grind my coffee around second to the third last level in fine. [My 5-month grinder and going strongCuisinart DBM-8 Supreme Grind Automatic Burr Mill (CCM-16PC1) I wouldnt recommend this grinder for high end espresso machines just for french pressing and bialetti moka express
* While grinding your beans fill your bialetti to the the indicator line with cold, fresh, and filtered water
* Turn on your stove around medium to medium-low
* Fill your moka express to the top (where you can see grounds falling off from the side; try not to over-tamp it will just take a little bit longer for the espresso to come out) and brew her. (Set your timer around 5:45 to 6minutes. After numerous pots on my electric stove i think 5:45-6minutes is a good indicator in checking up your bialetti. Remember this isnt a tea kettle so stay close so you can hear the low rumbling pitch)
* When the noise starts screeching and stops its time to pour.
Optional:
* I add 1-tsp of Organic Vanilla Syrup
* Raw Organic Brown Sugar Cane
* Heavy whip cream (not recommended for the calorie cautious)
* And a dash of raw Cocoa (Organic Cocoa)
Stir and enjoy!
When a coffee takes 8-10 minutes to make by hand you know its gourmet and going to taste amazing. Enjoy!
NOTE: Only clean it with hot water refrain from any heavy detergent applications. I sometimes use a mild soup mix after 1-2months with hot water. Treat your Bialetti with respect and kindness and she will paint you the world after every sip. "
Product Features
*Unique coffee/espresso maker uses total immersion and gentle pressure to produce coffee with extraordinarily rich flavor
*Makes American style coffee or an espresso-style shot perfect for use in lattes or cappuccinos
*Because of the lower temperature and short brew time, the acid level of the brew is much lower than conventional brewers
*Micro-filtered coffee so pure and particle-free that it can be stored for days as a concentrate
*Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Customer Reviews
love the coffee, March 29, 2011 By ERS
"I have been very happy with the coffee that's made by this device. Yes, it's additional work than employing a drip coffee maker, however the results are superior. Cleanup is extremely straightforward. One issue I do notice amusing . . . as I scan reviews here and on different sites, I see plenty of individuals discussing the prices of the filters. It's concerning $5 for 350 filters, however individuals are boasting concerning how you'll keep reusing them. To me, the irony is how those who purchase an Aeropress are checking out superior tasting cups of coffee and that they are willing to pay the cash on the top quality coffee and settle for the very fact that the Aeropress will use additional coffee than different strategies on a per cup basis, however there's most concentrate on the comparatively tiny value of the filters. Amazing."
Coffee the way you like it, September 24, 2006 By P. A. Cook (USA)
"I did several hours of analysis into coffee makers before preferring an Aeropress. I learned that many factors influence the coffee you finish up with: the temperature of the water, the method the water mixes with the coffeeand the way the coffee is extracted from the grounds. I found it troublesome to search out knowledgeable reviews of the varied coffee machines, thus i made a decision to require management of my coffee preparation. The aeropress permits you to manage how hot the water is and the way long you let it combine with the coffee.
The whole coffee creating method is explained within the merchandise directions.
1. Insert a filter and a few coffee into the unit. A coffee scoop and a few filters are included with the aeropress, they suggest one scoop of coffee per cup.
2. Heat the proper quantity of water. Markers are printed on the facet of the Aeropress to indicate the suggested quantity of water for between one and four (the maximum) espresso shots. The manufacturers suggest water between seventy five and eighty degrees. i do not understand if this is often correct, as a result of i do not have a thermometer within the kitchen, and in any case, i am not aiming to stick a thermometer in water to induce it to a certain temperature. I boil water in my kettle and let the water sit for a group time before use. Alternatively, you may microwave the water for a group time. alittle of experimentation and you will realize how hot you wish the water. I believe Aeropress that boiling hot water extracts unpleasant flavors.
3. combine the water with the grounds. The grounds are immersed in water, very similar to in an exceedingly french press, however the manufacturers suggest letting the water sit for no quite regarding ten seconds. I realize that this is often regarding right, however you'll experiment and choose for yourself.
4. Insert the plunger and push the water out of the Aeropress. You press the plunger down so it extracts the water from the grounds over regarding twenty seconds. The Aeropress must be on a powerful and stable container, like a mug, for this a part of the method. Pressing the plunger needs alittle of strength if you're creating quite one espresso shot. you'll have to press down for regarding twenty seconds.
5. Drink up, or dilute the espresso shot(s) for american coffee or combine them for cappuccino, or no matter.
I am terribly pleased with the Aeropress. It makes nice tasting coffee. it is simple to scrub and cheap. In my opinion the aeropress is superior to french press or manual drip percolator coffee. it's not as convenient as a machine however i am willing to pay the trouble for sensible coffee."
Product Features
- 15-bar pump-driven espresso machine with durable stainless-steel boiler
- 2 thermostats for separately controlling water and steam pressure
- Self-priming operation; accommodates E.S.E. pods and ground espresso
- Adjustable swivel jet frother; removable 35-ounce water tank; "on/off" switch
- Measures 7-1/2 by 9-1/2 by 11-1/8 inches; 1-year warranty
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Customer Reviews
Great Product - Easy to Use - At a Great Price, March 11, 2011 By Brendhan Hight
"I bought this product a month ago when reading all of the rave reviews. i am a coffee addict who loves lattes. i am not an aficionado therefore I opted for the PODS. The system is straightforward to use, has all of the mandatory functions and creates a good latte. The PODS are nice since there's very little to no clean-up needed and that they style pretty darn smart. i exploit the Illy PODS and haven't looked back. I've fully stopped hitting the coffee look and have created the transition to lattes at home. could not be happier and and have already justified the price. this can be a good product - highly suggest."
Looks and works great!!, March 8, 2011 By 4evrsvd
"I have not had this for terribly long, however up to now it's done a good job! If you are doing not have any espresso shots you'll undoubtedly ought to get some as there's not enough space for a cup beneath the dispenser. however that's hardly value griping concerning. it's totally straightforward to use and it's nice on the counter! :) "
