Rich coffee

My husband went to Sicily and this coffee pot was in the room where he stayed. He raved about the coffee when he got home and we just had to buy one. It makes a very rich flavorful brew.

Stove top Espresso maker

good product & very simple to use. would like to have some way though
to indicate brewing process is done.

I had found that the five electric espresso machine I had purchased in the past usually funtion for about a year and then need repair or replacement. Here is the ultimate solution. The Bialetti is quick, convenient and makes a concentrated cup of brew perfect for my daily espresso need.The only that I can see would need replacement in the future is the filter seal between the two units. I love it!

Espressos at home!

I wasn't sure how this thing was going work, but after reading only great comments, I decided to give it a try. The Moka Express Stovetop Espresso maker is the best. Taking a traditional way of making espressos and making it current.
I would seriously recommend this to anyone looking to making espressos at home. Its easy to use, cleanup is a breeze, and it makes great espressos/coffee or cappuccinos. My 6 cup maker is great for me, since I only make em' for two, but they have a 9 cup version if you entertain. 5 stars across the board.

My espresso dream

I had planned on purchasing an espresso stovetop maker since I saw it being used on Everyday Italian. When I found this one I knew this was the pot for me. I have used it non-stop since it arrived! I live in an area where there are no gourmet coffee shops, much less grocery stores that carry arugala. Argh. So this little pot allows me to enjoy my espresso. Thanks cooking.com and keep the great offers coming.

Espresso Maker

I can use it for making expresso for baked items and things. I like the idea of being able to make espresso shots. If I want just a shot of espresso, I wouldn't use it. Does not give the espresso good cream on the top. Not much body.

Junk

This feels cheaply made and is. It does not stand up to the high heat it needs to be exposed to. It now lives in a garbage dump.

Excellent espresso maker. It does a better job than my Krups machine that was 5X the cost. It is really simple. My only complaint is that you have to tighten it down so much and it still leaks a little bit. I think a slightly thicker gasket would be great. Be sure to use it correctly. I tried washing with soap, not knowing any better, and it tasted horrible. After several cleanings and seasoning it with grounds, it is much better. The espresso flavor keeps getting better.

The only coffee maker I use

After living in Italy for 4 years I became accustomed to using the Bialetti stove-top espresso maker to prepre my morning coffee and since returning to the US I use no other coffee maker.

Love it! Love it! Love it! Haven't had one (or seen one) in years. Great to have a nice strong coffee without all the hoopla.

This inexpensive, attractive coffee maker brews delicious, strong coffee. Easy to clean and reassemble/disassemble.

On the negative side, it stains easily. Also, the inner parts of the coffee maker came apart after only a few uses. I was disappointed at the maker's fragility.

Very easy to use, easy to clean. Makes delicious espresso.

I've had this for a few weeks - its not bad for the price although the bottom half does get stains that don't come off. So far its been well worth the price and much easier and quicker to operate than an expensive espresso machine.

The only complaint I have regarding this item is that the directions for use are confusing and not detailed enough.

I really liked the espresso maker. I did return it and got the nine cup maker. I don't think the quality of the nine cup maker is as good, but kept it because of the size.

This makes good coffee. There was a small burr on the filter upon arrival. Easy to file off with a fingernail file. I use 1/4 t0 1/2 cup water to one heaping tablespoon of coffee per serving. These are espresso servings. You have to pay attention so you don't burn the gasket, but it's fairly quick and easy and makes good coffee.

Great Value!

Good value and excellent results for the price. I can't use an Espresso machine due to the hard well water that I have. The stove-top pot will last much longer for a fraction of the cost. I purchased the six cup size and probably need to reiterate for the American audience that those are six espresso cups - not coffee cup size.

Great to the last drop

I love this little pot of joy :-) It is perfect for a good jolt for one, or two small jolts for two. It is easy to use and clean, it is a must for all serious coffee drinkers.

Bialetti Espresso Maker

I've owned a six cup stove-top espresso maker for the last thirty years. This one by Bialetti is a good example of the style. It is made well and very sturdy. I anticipate many years of good service.

Handle gets a bit hot - and no matter how tightly I secure it before brewing, it still spurts a bit out of the sides at the mid-section while brewing.