Description: Straight from Italy, where the octagon shape was first designed in 1933, the Moka Express adds an Italian flare to your stovetop. Make delicious Moka coffee by putting fresh coffee beans in the top of the pot and water in the bottom. Through a pressurizing process, fresh coffee will be ready in no time. The polished aluminum coffee pot has a flip?up top and side?pour spout. Makes 12 espresso cups of coffee. Hand wash is recommended.
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Pros: Easy to clean, and easy to use. Fast. Cons: Don't put the coffee on and walk away. It will burn. The coffee, that is. BottomLine: These are quite expensive to buy but they last for years, even if you let it overheat a couple of times. A great investment
Pros: Cheaper, simpler, more durable, and easier to clean than a machine. Faster than drip methods. Cons: Longer set up time than a machine. Made of soft aluminum. BottomLine: Lasts forever and makes a very good, but not perfect, cup of espresso.
Pros: Timeless design; takes very little space; works as intended. Cons: You may end up drinking too much coffee. BottomLine: If you want a good "espresso" from anything that costs less than a few hundred bucks, this is the only thing out there.
Pros: Attractive, easy to use / clean Cons: Residue on metal / metallic taste BottomLine: If you're looking for an alternative to an expensive espresso maker or a less messy cousin of the French press, the Bialetti Moka is your answer.
Simple Espresso Maker for the Frugal and Technically Challenged
Pros: Easy to use, versatile, and very inexpensive. Your friends will be impressed. Cons: Addiction; need a stove top (or campfire to use it) BottomLine: This is the perfect espresso maker for the pennywise who love an effortless, great cup of coffee.
