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Nice sturdy moka pot in stainless
I was suspicious of too many 5 star reviews, but this is a really nice espresso moka pot. I previously ordered a cheaper one and it arrived with the lid broken off. This one has a nice strong lid hinge with double hinge hooks on both the lid and the base. I prefer stainless over aluminum, since those tend to form aluminum oxide deposits which have questionable health effects. Note that the inside of the bottom pot is not polished, looking a bit rough, but it is still stainless steel. This is deliberate because the portion exposed to boiling water and steam won't hold a shine very well.I've used this pot on both my electric range and my NuWave2 induction stove. For induction I use between medium and medium-low - 240F. On the electric stove I start it on 8 for a couple of minutes then reduce it down to 4. I use my favorite "Medaglia d'Oro" espresso coffee, which I order from Java Cabana at a good price, but anything should work and variety is always nice. I just want to point out the finer grind is not a problem. Remember this makes 6 demitasse (1.5 oz) cups, so it only makes about 8-9 oz of espresso. This fills my big coffee mug about halfway. I have a manual milk frother, so I top it off with foamy milk, then I stir it together into an awesome creamy espresso foamy drink.How to make moka pot espresso:Fill the bottom with good drinking water, ensuring the level is below the safety release valve. Next place the funnel filter on top and add about 3 tablespoons of ground espresso or coffee. Do not fill any higher than the rim of the filter. Screw the base back onto the top - I just hold the top and turn the bottom until it's a little tight. Place on stove. KEEP WATCH ON THE POT THE ENTIRE TIME IT IS ON THE STOVE. If I'm in a hurry, I might run the first minute or two on high, but then reduce to medium-low. You will soon see very dark brown liquid oozing out. (It OK to open the lid and look. Nothing shoots out. It just help contain splatters.) Next it will start coming out foamy. It is almost done. Once it starts perking - a very audible popping and sputtering - remove it from heat. You might lose a tiny bit of product this way, but it is hot steam which can make it quite bitter part, so minimize it. This also avoids cooking the bottom dry, which can ruin your pot. Pour it into your cup(s) and top with sugar and milk as desired.Care:#1 Do not burn your pot! This is why you have to watch it when it's on the stove. If you look at reviews of other moka pots, you will see several pictures of burnt and/or rusted pots. However this can happen to any stainless pot. The bottom pot should never become completely dry while on the stove. Dry cooking it will greatly accelerate corrosion and staining. As mentioned above remove from heat when you hear the audible perking and expect to find a little water left in the bottom container when you are done. This is a good thing that keeps your stainless from burning up.#2 The empty pot will be HOT! Either let it cool naturally over time or trickle tap water onto the sides and bottom until it is cool to the touch.#3 Once it is cool, unscrew the base. Tip the base over the garbage disposal or trash can and catch the filter-funnel as it comes loose. DO NOT BANG the filter to loosen the grounds. You can dent the filter which can cause a bad seal in the future. Use a spoon if needed to scrape any coffee ground that won't dump out.#4 Rinse all parts in water and wipe any residue with a clean sponge. Remember to clean around the bottom of the top section where the gasket and fine filter are. If they come loose, just place the filter back dome side out, then place the gasket back which will hold it in place. Be careful to avoid bending the percolator stem on the inside of the top section when cleaning and drying. Wipe clean with a dish towel for that nice shiny stainless look. Put it back together only after it is absolutely dry.If you like moka pot style espresso, this is a very good choice and if made correctly, the espresso will taste great. Be sure to take care of your pot. Stainless steel is nice, but it is by no means indestructible.
R**Y
Works fine if you know what you are doing
My complaints are:1.) It lacks much need detailed quality instructions;I see a lot of folks complaining here do not actually know what they are doing & are burning the bottom of the pot, all stove top espresso pots will get a nasty sludge coating & bad smell if overheated, that black residue is burnt coffee. Also if you leave it sitting repeatedly with used grounds in it ,the trapped moisture will cause rust, & if you do not clean it as soon as it has cooled eventually all stainless pots will rust, especially if you have previously burnt them.2.) The extra top filter looking thing should only be used to level the coffee grounds, not to tamp& NOT LEFT IN THE POT, (its the one that is loose & has the little handle in the center),if left in the funnel it will not allow coffee to flow & you risk a dangerous explosion & a burnt pot.SO MAKE YOUR COFFEE WITHOUT LEAVING IT IN THE FUNNEL because without the extra top filter it works fine.3.) My other complaint is it makes much less than stated, you would think considering the size of the pot, it would make much more but it really makes more like 3 servings instead of 6 .IT FUNCTIONS FINE IF YOU KNOW HOW TO USE IT:The construction of the overall pot is sturdy & all stainless steel & all flaws considered it works fine & I like the coffee it makes.
K**H
This Espresso Maker is Stainless Steel
I have had this Espresso maker for about 1 year now and have used this maker about 200 times. I wanted to wait until I had used it for some time before writing a review.- My maker has zero rust or discoloration after all the uses. I use it on a gas stove. The key is to turn off the heat or remove it once you start to hear the perculation / bubbling sound. This means it is DONE. Yes there is a small amount of water still in the bottom of the pot. This is intentional and the way it is supposed to work. It keeps the coffee from getting bitter and it keeps the Pot from over heating. If you heat stainless steel too hot, it will discolor and rust. Mine still looks like the first time I used it.- The handle does stay cool. Just becareful not to touch the metal part of the pot. It's definately hot. I just carefully open the lid when I'm done and rinse out the pot. It gets cool very fast.- I am not sure how sturdy the handle is connected to the body. It works great, I just would not twist the top of the Pot On or Off using the handle. It might over stress it. I just twist the main body of the pot and it works great. (just make sure its cool first... pretty obvious I know)- The gasket that sills the two halfs together is made of silicon... this is a very good thing. It works much better than the white rubber ones and it does not discolor over time. It also holds up better.So overall I am very happy with this Espresso maker. Does a great job and easy to clean / maintain. My only criticism is that the handle could be better secured... its not terrible, but I would over engineer it. For the money, you wont go wrong. Just DON'T let it get overheated.
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