Bialetti Moka Express Espresso Makers

I received the six-cup Bialetti as a gift, and use it for regular coffee, the six-cup size is perfect for a single mug of coffee. This little espresso maker is quick and simple to use, and I find an intangible purity in the ritual of making coffee in a pot, as opposed to the sterility of a K-cup device. It seems just right

If you like a good cup of espresso this does the trick but be aware:
It's made of aluminum and can easily develop stains in the lower chamber if you leave water standing in it.
If you need to make a second pot, you have to wait for it to cool down to avoid burning yourself.
If you have gas burners, make sure the pot fits on the grates. The 3 cup pot might be too small to fit on a gas burner.

The price is right for this espresso maker. I'm just not sure how it will hold up over long term use

I owned a pot like this for about 6 years.

Pros: Makes a decent flavor coffee. Easy to use.

Cons: The rubber seal over time wears out and sticks to the pot making it hard to release it.

If used frequently look to replace the seal often.

Stains easily when coffee is left in it overnight and stains are permanent

The pot is not easy to clean

We've had our 6 cup maker for over 6 years, use it everyday... It is a bit stained but we like the ""life"" that brings to it. We bought a 12 cup for when we have guests,works perfect. We do change the gaskets every six /eight months or so. Makes perfect smooth espresso every time ! Taken it traveling and camping. We'll heat and froth milk in a French press and have an exceptional latte every time. Can't say enough how great this set up is. So much cheaper than any other option. Takes up no space and the satisfaction level is wonderful every time. We've also baught a few as gift for family and friends. Also true that 90% of Italian families own and use these! Our trip to Italia visiting friends confirmed this! With our Bialetti espresso latte, it's like sipping a bit of lovely Italy each morning

We have had our Bialetti for over a year and we LOVE it! In fact we have 2. A 6 cup for the two of us and a 12 cup for entertaining. I have to disagree with those that say it is difficult to clean. Get yourself a stiff bottle brush and you are good to go! Yes, it does get hot. But isn't that how we like our coffee? Make sure you have a pot holder close by to handle this beauty. It is lightweight, compact, travels well and definitely worth the investment!

Just back from Italy and totally forgot how much I loved coffee from a Bialetti. Served at dinner on our trip, it was perfect. Great presentation, intense flavor, could not wait to start making coffee at home this way. I just made my first batch this morning and I am not sure what I love more, how easy it is or how delicious the results are. If you have not used one of these, simply add water in the base, add coffee to the accompanying coffee attachment, screw it together and then put it on the stove, a couple minutes later, done. Easy and intense, wonderful coffee. If you have never had coffee from a Bialetti and you enjoy coffee, you will love it. Guaranteed

I used this in my tiny NY apt. and it's one of the best no fuss cups of coffee you can make.

In my household, I am the only coffee drinker and this little maker is perfect for my needs. I agree with the other reviewer, it does get very hot so be sure to use oven mitts

My headline says it all. I've had mine for years, and it's easy to use and clean. The only way this could be improved was if the following was fixed: if you open the lid whilst it is brewing, the condensation from the hot steam on the underside of the lid will run to the hinge, which is where you hand is--it leaves an ephemeral ouchie. That said, I would purchase this all over again. And you know when it is done brewing because it will hiss, since most of the water in the bottom portion has boiled, there is not steady stream of flowing any more.

Fun, old-school yet modern design. Makes great tasting espresso! Had problems though with some rust spots forming.

As I expected I love the 6 cup size!!! I already owned the 2 cup size which worked great!!! I Just wanted to make more at one time... Easy fast !! I would strongly suggest, if you do not already have one, getting a small coffee bean grinder. Coffee is fresh every time no more stale coffee!!

Not bitter, very smooth.. We have 2 different sizes and we recently bought 2 as gifts. That should be a good recommendation !

This is probably our sixth Bialetti expresso pot. We have worn out many through the years. Easy and best expresso you can make at home!

Makes delicious coffee.

I've got both the 3-cup and the 12-cup version. They make perfect coffee every time.

My husband is from Budapest and ''loves'' his espresso.
Moved to lovely West Virginia and not easy to find that type of coffee here or the pots. We had one of those pod coffee makers and it tasted like water.
Now we have this stove top one and the taste is just
wonderful and so different, more European flavor.
We will get a bigger one down the line so I can drink more
myself.
Thank You, S. Lakatos

This is my second purchase (had bought one for my brother earlier)) and nothing is compares to the quality of this coffee maker-best ever!

Mrs. A

I bought thin for my daughter.
She is using every morning and love it.

I am enjoying my coffee!

Love my expresso. Should have purchased the six cup, Red Moka Expresso Maker.

Affordable, easy to use and to clean. I highly recommend it.

Purchased mine to make cuban coffee like my mom did when I was kid. Love how easy it is to use and clean. Just like the good old days, this machine works wonderfully!

The best coffee maker ever! You need a little time in the morning to grind your coffee or fill the little cup, but it is all worth it to see, hear and wait for the atom to fill in your home. I wouldnt but anything else as an italian I love mine!

It works great and have had no issues with it. It really makes my weekends enjoyable to have a good cup of coffee in the morning. i just wish it was bigger, so I could brew more coffee, but I guess that takes away the quality.

Very good coffee, as long as you remember a "cup" is just under 2 U.S. ounces. As one reviewer noted, the 6-cup makes one mug. I use this when I have a little more time, such as Sunday morning. Pourover (my usual method) is a bit faster for me. Also keep in mind that it's not really espresso, which requires greater pressure, but a very good cup of coffee.