Bialetti Moka Express Caffettiera in Alluminio, 6 Cups, Acciaio Inossidabile, Argento,270 milliliters, Silver

I am moved to write a review of the Bialetti Moka Express 6 cup expresso maker as I don't recognise the comments from some of the poor reviews it has received. Overall the 210 5* ratings out of a total to date of 258 should speak for themselves and be enough of a recommendation. Follow the instructions that come with the Moka or that are available online and you should fine. I purchased this item new from Amazon in Feb 2009 and have used it multiple times a day since. I also have a second one which I keep at work. Both perform perfectly every time without fail and also spare parts are easily available. In all the time I have used the Mokas I have only needed to replace the rubber seal twice. I have never had a handle break but when assembling the two chambers together ensure that you do not use the handle as a lever because then it probably will fail. An important point to note is that the Moka is made from aluminium which may oxidise rather than rust if not taken care of properly. Wash it only using hot water and never use detergent. Dry it with a paper towel and ensure it is completely dry before putting it away unassembled. The Moka does not need to be on a red hot stove to boil with a low to medium heay should be sufficient. The Moka will improve over the years with age and use. Prove it prior to first use by brewing at least 3 times and throwing the coffee away. If your one has oxidised it may be rescued with water and vinegar but will need to be proved again before use. It is an expresso maker first and foremost so when cup size is stated it is refering to the little single expresso cups. The 6 cup size is suitable for one single average sized mug of americano style for which I use one heaped tablespoon of coffee. Again it is an expresso maker so use coffee ground for expresso use only however please note that it does not produce a crema. It is very important not to overfill with water or leave on the stove for too long. If the coffee boils then it will taste burnt and bitter. Also ensure no coffee grounds are caught between the rubber seal and the lower chamber. You will get to know when the coffee is ready by sound and smell. As soon as the Moka starts to burble and spit it is ready to come off of the stove. Wait for a few seconds to let it settle down and then pour for the perfect coffe. I am a big, big fan of this little coffee maker for its simple design, ease of use, longevity, availability of spare parts and for the fantastic coffee it produces.

I love the Bialetti. I chose based on the brand and reviews and it is simple and easy to use and makes a perfect coffee. Just clean everything by hand washing and don’t put it in the dishwasher .

Wow...so happy with my moka pot,so smooth and easy with this brilliant pot and it looks great to,brew time was so quick, happy 😊 owner, recommend this product so much.

Bought for a friend would love it for my self.

Honestly people! I was literally drinking garbage as coffee at home before I got this masterpiece of invention. Instant coffees, cappuccino mixes, Tassimo capsules, all crap compared to the coffee you can make with this. And it is coffee you want to wake up to. The size is decent to make coffee for one mug, you'll probably want to add some water on top cause the coffee is really strong, depending on what ground you use of course. The 6 cups advertised are probably for mini people, I don't know what they have in mind over there at Bialetti :) Here are the cons of this coffee maker: - Coffee making takes a bit of time, expect to spend at least a quarter of an hour to make your cup. - The pot requires dismantling and thorough cleaning afterwards, it comes down to 5 parts when disassembled which need a good wash afterwards, so if you're on the go forget it, better use a good instant of your choice. - You will need to experiment a bit in the beginning in order to reach perfection. - It doesn't make espresso. It comes close though. The real espresso requires high pressure steam which is only available on proper espresso making machines. This one is the close alternative and definitely makes awesome coffee! - Ground coffee is usually more expensive than your usual of the shelf instant, so you might want to think about the extra cost. Typically 250gr of ground coffee will last about 9-10 days if you use it once per day and you stick to the 2 spoonfuls dosage. How to use it properly and make awesome coffee: - Use bottled mineral still water. C'mon don't be cheap, you want good coffee :) Fill the bottom container up to under the round valve on the side (it is visible as you look the container opening from the top). Do not preheat the water, it needs to be in room temperature (provided you don't live in an igloo in Alaska). - Put the aluminum funnel filter (the one that looks like a funnel) on the opening until it sits in place properly, there must be no water coming through the tiny holes in it, if there is water then empty some from the bottom container. Put your ground coffee in the filter chamber: I'm putting 2 spoonfuls, the coffee does not fill the filter and that amount makes awesome coffee, some people are filling it up to the top which needs a lot of coffee. I leave this up to you. - Reverse the top holder so that you are looking at it's bottom, place the aluminum filter disk in the center so that the protruded face it towards you and press the rubber gasket against it to seal it in place. - Screw the top holder tightly on to the bottom container. Remember the first few times it will be a tiny bit difficult to find the right spot that the threads mesh properly, so don't force it or you will ruin the threads and your coffee maker altogether. Once you feel that the threads are engaged properly, screw firmly the top container to the bottom and tighten. Now the most important parts: - SAFETY FIRST!!!: Be extra careful not to touch anything metallic with bare hands while cooking, Use only the handle on the side and on the lid. The pot gets extremely hot. - You want to experiment with the heat marks of your stove in order not to burn your coffee: Turn the stove on, I recommend beginning from a medium temperature (usually the 3 or 4 mark on the knob), leave it at that for 5 minutes, then turn down to a lower temperature such as 2. - Open the top lid of the container. When the brewing process begins, the coffee should flow slowly from the 2 side holes at the top of the embedded siphon on the top container. Also another indication that the process is done properly is that the coffee that is gathered forms a brown cream on the surface. And oh that beautiful aroma! Anything other than than, you're doing it wrong!! If the coffee comes bursting out of the siphon holes you've overcooked it and it is burned, which means you should lower the cooking temperature. The coffee should flow slowly from the top at the beginning then gradually build to a smooth foamy texture. As the foam flow builds up, close the lid and turn off the stove. You'll probably hear a boiling sound as well. Let it sit there for a couple of minutes and then take it off the stove and pour into your mug! Mmmmmmmm! - Put the pot under your water tap by holding it from the black handle on the side, open the top lid and fill with cold water, let the water run on the sides of the pot until it is cold enough for you to hold and unscrew the two main parts. Dismantle, empty the coffee from the funnel filter and wash the lot thoroughly. Use the back end of a small spoon to take the rubber gasket off, do not use knives or anything sharp. - Take a peaceful momentand smell the coffee from your mug, perhaps dilute it with water (mineral still preferred), or make some frothed milk for a cappuccino clone. Either way enjoy the best cup of coffee you ever had in home.

Excellent produit. Correspond en tous points à ce que je souhaitais. Attention 6 tasses Bialeti = 1 tasse de type "Mug" (250 ml)

solid quality and very easy to use and clean. love getting my daily morning fix on this little gem!

Excelente cafetera, de buena calidad y muy buena para hacer café

Heerlijk!

Fantastic Brewer. Sturdy construction.