Bialetti 6799 Moka Express 3-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Bialetti 6799 Moka Express 3-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker
Customer Review: for home espresso, why would you NOT buy this?!
Summary: 5 Stars
wow! what an amazing stovetop espresso maker. i've been using the 3-cup for a few weeks and my only regret is not having bought this thing sooner.
i've been wanting an espresso maker, but was hesitant to get a big machine because of the associated price and hassle of using one. i'm so glad i finally heard about the moka express. it's easy to use, a snap to clean and DIRT FRICKEN CHEAP compared to even the low-end espresso machines. i think the espresso it makes is awesome. maybe a $2k+ espresso machine might make a slightly better shot, but i can't imagine it being that much better.
now i can enjoy lattes at home, rather than dropping $3-$4 at a coffee shop. just brew and pour into hot microwaved milk. so simple and so GOOD.
just to prevent any confusion, "3-cup" does not mean 3 actual standard cups of coffee! it's more like the amount of shots of espresso it makes. 3-cup makes 3 shots worth of espresso, 6-cup makes 6 shots, etc.
Customer Review: perfect
Summary: 5 Stars
I'll join those who love this pot, and add some extra advice on use:
While reading a ton of reviews while trying to decide which product to buy, I came across someone who gave the unusual advice of not assembling the pot until AFTER you add boiling water to the lower chamber. ~ Though a bit of a pain, this has turned out to be great sugggestion!
1. Boil water in a separate pan or teakettle.
2. Fill the part that holds the grounds with your espresso grind. DO NOT TAMP. Set aside in something that keeps it upright and easy to grab. (I put mine on top of a shot glass.)
3. Pour the boiling (doesn't have to be a full boil) water into the base, assemble the pot (you WILL need a mitt-type potholder to hold the base, as it gets far to hot to hold immediately).
4. Place over low/medium low - (30-40%) heat.
5. Remove from heat as soon as the coffee begins to come out the top.
Customer Review: Easy espresso. Take that, Starbucks!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was looking for a way to save some money and make my own espresso drinks. After some research, I discovered the Bialetti Moka Express. I always thought they were more expensive and difficult to use, but I thought I'd try it. To my surprise, I got perfect espresso on my first try. It is so easy to use. Just unscrew it, fill the bottom with water to the little grooves at the bottom. Fill the little cup with grounds, and screw it together. Put it on the stove on medium and Poof! Espresso!
It's pretty easy to clean too. Just unscrew everything and run it under hot water (no soap) and let it dry. I have made espresso, and then varied it with americanos, lattes, and even caramel macchiatos with my own syrups.
All in all, it's much less complicated and less space hogging than my regular espresso maker. That one will continue to sit in the cabinet after this purchase.
Customer Review: Worth the money
Summary: 5 Stars
I love coffee but do not like the price of coffee in coffee shop. So far I have tried making coffee with drip coffee machine, french press, and 2 low end pump-driven espresso machine. Recently I decided to give Moka Express a try. The classic Moka Express is very simple to use, and it brews great tasting coffee within 3-5 minutes. The stovetop espresso maker is ideal for people who don't want to spend a fortune in an espresso machine, yet demand a stronger, more concentrated coffee beyond what usual drip coffee or french press can offer. To brew a cup of coffee, just add cold water to the bottom pot, insert the funnel, add ground coffee in the funnel, screw the upper pot on the bottom pot, place the unit on stove using small flame. One key issue is to not leave the pot on stove unattended, as prolonged burning after brewing is finished would give the coffee an undesirable burnt taste.Customer Review: A favorite in the kitchen and more...
Summary: 5 Stars
This thing rocks. I'm a snob when it comes to espresso, and granted this doesn't match something out of a vintage well-used dluxe espresso machine at your favorite ma & pa cafe... it does amazing things for the price.
My advice: Get some illy espresso, and one of those wand type frothers. Again it's not the same as the espresso routine of the morning, but now we're talking about 25$ total for everything.
Also suggest keeping around some of those silicone packets that come in boxes or with electronics. You know, the ones that say 'don't eat this'. Why? This thing is bound to mold even if it's a little wet when you store it. Dry it out good and throw the packets in for storage.
I've even taken this thing camping - not as convenient as a sit-on-top-of-the-mug filter cone, but espresso while camping?! I'll take it.