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| Bialetti Moka Express 3 Cup Espresso Maker 06799 |  | Brand: Bialetti
List Price: $25.00
Buy New: $19.99 (On sale from $21.99)
as of 3/18/2010 23:35 EDT details
You Save: $2.00 (9%)
Rating:  18 reviews
Country: Italy
Color: Silver
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Size: 3 cup
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4 x 7
MPN: 06799
Model: 06799
UPC: 053796801436
EAN: 0076753067997
ASIN: B000HVC9JW
Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days
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| • | Makes three 2-ounce servings |
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Product Description
With all the expensive espresso makers sold around the world, native Italians prefer espresso from stovetop espresso makers and more Italians use Bialetti for their stovetop Italian coffee. For an excellent cup of Italian coffee, the classic eight-side household coffee-pot is considered a true italian tradition. The Moka Espress boasts a lot of records and, as such, is the most copied coffee-maker! With sturdy aluminum construction, the Moka Express is a product that actually improves with constant use. The unit is extremely simple to use. Just fill the lower chamber with water and the filter with ground espresso coffee. Place the pot on the stove and heat until the water boils. As it does, the liquid espresso moves to the upper chamber of the pot, ready to be poured into an awaiting espresso cup. After that, all you need to do is enjoy the delicious nectar of coffee.
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Bialetti Moka Express, 3 Cup March 11, 2010
Caglan Baler
This is a great coffee maker! Simple to make, easy to clean, and it really brings out the flavor of your coffee. The 3 cup description refers to a tiny expresso cup size. I fill the coffee chamber about a half to 2 thirds, and max out the water chamber. This way I get a regular cup size to drink. I also recommend getting a handheld frother to compliment your coffee experience if you like creamers with your drink. Just a side note, my friend owns the 6 cup size and maxes out the coffee chamber and drinks that all by himself. I know, crazy!
The real deal March 4, 2010
Yama G. De Castilho
This is the real Bialetti espresso maker. I have to warn that the 3 cups here are NOT AMERICAN CUPS! They are 3 ESPRESSOS CUPS (those really small cups..). But you'll also have a really strong coffee, so you shouldn't drink more than the small espresso cup.
Like a new little friend! February 4, 2010
J. Kennedy (Santa Barbara, CA)
I wanted to make a small amount of coffee for myself without the early morning fumbling with paper filters and measuring devices. This holds just the right amount! The coffee gets boiling hot hot hot so I can put in as much cream as I want. This is a keeper!
Simplicity and perfection January 28, 2010
Daniel V. Shea (wheeling, wv)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Visited Italy last summer and saw this pot on a few stoves, and used it every morning in the apartment I stayed at. I loved it there so immediately bought this upon my return, and it hasn't disappointed.
This little guy pays for itself within a week. That $4 latte you like having every morning? Make it at home. Some tips/thoughts/etc:
1) I only really fully clean this every other week or so. I quickly rinse it out before every use and make sure the threads are clean - if they get gunky, you'll notice some steam coming out during brewing.
2) I had used a grind from the coffee shops 'doser' (the thing they use to grind for espressos), but I like what I do at home a bit better -- it's just a hair more course than the doser. I use a Hario manual hand grinder, btw.
3) I place on medium/high heat. Works with electric or gas. Just make sure the burners aren't too wide for bottom of moka (I use the back, smaller burner).
4) It takes 4-5 minutes. When I see it bubbling, I pop my mug of milk in the microwave for a minute to heat the milk. When that's done, I whip it up into a slight foam using a small electric wand from IKEA ($2 or so).
5) After about 5 minutes, you'll hear the pot bubbling. If you've been watching it brew, you'll want to put the lid down before this point, as it will spew over your stove top.
6) add it to your milk. This makes about what is a double-shot here in the states.
7) last thing: stay away from pre-ground stuff from the grocery store. Either have your shop grind it or buy a grinder and do it at home. I have noticed a huge difference in taste.
I got this for a friend who had just received a $300 espresso machine. Guess which one he uses every morning. :) Yup, this one.
[NOTE: this is the review for the 3-cup version]
Awesome Little Espresso Maker January 28, 2010
LC (Baltimore, MD)
I love my Bialetti espresso maker. The fist time I used one of these was in Italy. My family loved it, and we bought two to bring home with us. It is a great affordable way to make espresso at home. It is very easy to use and maintain although we have had trouble finding new seals for a reasonable price.
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