Bialetti Moka Express 9-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker ~ Stovetop Espresso Maker

Product Description

Adding eclectic character to the kitchen stovetop, this polished-aluminum coffee pot features a unique octagon shape that was first designed in Italy in 1933. The unit makes nine 2-ounce espresso cups of coffee in just four to five minutes and is extremely simple to use. Just fill the lower chamber with water and the top filter with fine-ground coffee. Then place the pot on the stove and heat until the water boils. Through a pressurizing process, espresso moves to the upper chamber of the pot, ready to be served. Other highlights include a flip-up top with an easy-grip knob, a stay-cool black plastic handle, and a side-pour spout. When finished using the unit, wash it by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean. Made in Italy. Aluminum, stovetop espresso maker produces 9 demitasse cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.

Product Description

Adding eclectic character to the kitchen stovetop, this polished-aluminum coffee pot features a unique octagon shape that was first designed in Italy in 1933. The unit makes nine 2-ounce espresso cups of coffee in just four to five minutes and is extremely simple to use. Just fill the lower chamber with water and the top filter with fine-ground coffee. Then place the pot on the stove and heat until the water boils. Through a pressurizing process, espresso moves to the upper chamber of the pot, ready to be served. Other highlights include a flip-up top with an easy-grip knob, a stay-cool black plastic handle, and a side-pour spout. When finished using the unit, wash it by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean. Made in Italy. Aluminum, stovetop espresso maker produces 9 demitasse cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 4 x 6 x 9 inches ; 2.1 pounds
Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B0000CFSS5
Item model number: 06801

Customer Reviews

Review 1:
The Bialetti Moka Express 3-Cup Coffeemaker is fantastic. I enjoy it immensely. Word of warning, don't forget to put water in it before placing on the stove! And if you have a gas stove with an open flame, do not use a flame that exceeds the size of the coffeemaker. The handle will melt.

Review 2:
I found mine at a 2nd hand store. Mine is, a smaller version(12 oz size), mug of perfection and i use it often. A permanent fixture on my stove top. Love it.

Review 3:
Extremely pleased with this coffee maker, I use it for a making single high quality cups of coffee. Well constructed, although the instructions are little light on user information. Be careful not to over fill the bottom which contains the water. The aluminum construction makes for a very, very hot unit, so be safety minded and use with care.

Review 4:
I love, love, LOVE my Bialetti Espresso Maker. Easy to use and works like a charm. Goes to show simple really is best, as opposed to the several hundred dollar hi-fi espresso makers sold at the department store. I've been making lattes and cafe au laits on a regular basis, and I couldn't be happier. I've used it for guests, and they like the lattes made at home more than the ones at the coffee stores. This is a GREAT product, works beautifully, and once you get the measurements down, you won't go anywhere else. If there is one complaint I have, it's that scrubbing the inside of the bottom half is difficult due to the small opening. Anyone have a solution for this?

Review 5:
This product is the most awesome product I've come across in a long time. For being extremely simple to use, it sure does produce an amazing cup of espresso. Love it, love it, love it! It came highly recommended by a good friend of mine and because of that, I ordered one from Amazon.com and am surely impressed! I recommend it highly to those of you who love a good cup of espresso and who doesn't want a complicated product. So easy to use! Magnifico!

Review 6:
This item yields excellent coffee as long as you have good quality beans, way better than Starbucks in my opinion. Be careful with the handle though when you tighten it. This is my second moka express purchase because I broke the handle.

Review 7:
After a trip to Spain where one of these little coffee makers was in the apartment where we stayed, I returned and purchased one, in spite of owning another pump driven expresso maker. This little guy makes very smooth strong expresso. Really not sure why I spent the money on a more expensive style expresso maker, when these little pots have them beat for great tasting expresso.

Review 8:
Too many words would ruin the simplicity and elegance. It simply makes delicious espresso, quickly and with a minimum of effort. Cleans up in about 2 minutes...I take mine camping.

The "cup" ratings are for small, traditional sized espresso cups. If you like to pour a mug full of espresso, then divide the cup rating by 4 to arrive at an approximate size for your "machine". My nine cup maker gives me 2 full sized mugs of rich coffee. For you "crema" people...there is none.

It is inexpensive, relative to plug in type machines, so it is as nearly a risk free purchase as you can make. Enjoy.

Review 9:
I bought this so that I could provide enough espresso or cuban coffee for myself and any guests that would visit. it's rated as a 9 cup espresso maker...but it's actually more like 4-5 actual espresso cups worth. coffee maker maker's must get their cup measurements from a feeble minded imp on pluto...but that goes for almost any coffee maker.

It's a great product and this is mentioned in the instructions...but make sure you brew at least one pot of coffee to coat the inside of the percolator before making any for consumption. If you don't, you can get a bad metallic taste in the coffee. Once that's done it tastes amazing.

Review 10:
I am a certifiable coffee nut (or snob, if you wish!) The Bialetti 9-cup Moka express makes the best coffee I've ever had. I frequent local coffee houses as well as chains, have had my own 'automatic' espresso maker, used coffee presses, coffee makers, and percolators. My last automatic espresso maker gave up the ghost about 2 months ago (my 3rd one in 4 years, expensive, but not as expensive as stopping at DazBog or Starbucks every morning.) I decided that there had to be a better way - I had already switched to a stove top milk steamer and decided to look for something I could use in the same manner. I decided that I really had nothing to lose by trying this one. The price is excellent, the reviews are stellar, and if it turned out to be a pain to use, I could save it for camping trips and such.

1. It is very easy to use. Fill water to the line, place basket in, fill with coffee (use a medium-fine grind, freshly ground, pack lightly with fingers - don't over pack.) screw on top, place on med-low heat (at least on my stove top - I use 3.) The coffee may be even better if I was more patient, but 3 gets the job done and the coffee tastes fabulous.) Take off the heat as it finishes percolating into the pot.

2. The 9 cup seems very sturdy. I find it makes the right amount for 3 people to get properly buzzed on coffee. I've had no problems with the handle or any part of the moka maker. I like the fact that the safety release valve is very easy to check each time a rinse the pot.

3. The coffee tastes so good that my nine year old took a sip and said "IT TASTES LIKE IT SMELLS! This isn't bitter mom!"

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Bialetti Moka Express 9-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker

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Stovetop Espresso Maker

Saturday, October 22, 2011