Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Maker

Any one who enjoys a good cup of espresso should own a Bialetti Express Coffee Maker, my husband enjoys espresso, I am not as fond of it. But I definitely enjoy a good cup of coffee, I know from neighbors I have had, that Bostello is great especially if you are having "one of those days". It will get you up, I know my neighbor used to make this rich powerfull full flavor coffee. I also love the coffee pot, I enjoy brewing my own coffee, or dare I say go out and get a cup of fresh brewed coffee right around the corner. But yes, I can go right to LIttle Italy in the Bronx and pick up a Bialetti Espresso Pot.

I love everything about this machine, even the waiting is okay. It makes a good strong espresso, with no muss, no fuss, no disassembling a complicated electic machine (which doesn't do crema, btw), just let it cool and rinse. Why did I wait so long? Fifty million Italians can't be wrong (but I paraphrase).

I received this stovetop coffeemaker after placing it on my amazon wish list -- i had heard from a friend that this was a great way to have authentic coffee without an expensive espresso maker occupying valuable counter space. He was right -- after making one pot of "throwaway" coffee to get it seasoned, I was well on the way to making a delicious cup of coffee -- i set the gas burner on medium heat and after a few minutes the coffee was brewed and ready to pour. it makes an incredibly rich cup of coffee -- on the spectrum between coffee and espresso it is closer to espresso, but not as thick. highly recommended and worth every penny. time will tell how long it lasts, but if the other amazon reviews are any indication, i think i'll be passing by the coffee shop in the morning and saving some money whilst enjoying my stovetop-made cup of coffee!

I have tried a couple of the 'espresso' machines from box stores and first few brews seem good. But the machines are so cheap they can't take the pressure and what you get then isn't even close. Figured would have to spend a lot more money if wanted a real one that worked. Just happened upon this on a forum post somewhere, while looking up why Starbucks employees can't make real cappuccino. They either make you something with espresso and hard foam on top or tell you that what you got in Italy is wrong. The smaller coffee shops usually do it right. Anyway, another person having the same issues with the same store, said this is usually what most households in Italy use to get stovetop espresso. They said it is about as close as your going to get without buying a real espresso machine. They were right! I really like it, not perfect, but pretty close. So if you want to try something as close as you can get without busting the bank get one of these. You do have to watch it close... Read more

Espresso doesn't get much better than this. Why spend hundreds when this little gem makes some of the finest espresso you'll ever drink. Of course, the quality of the bean and fine grind is the secret.

We became spoiled with excellent coffee during a trip to Spain. After researching how the Spanish coffee is made, we learned that Spanish households all have a simple stovetop coffee maker like the Bialetti. So we ordered it and it is FANTASTIC! It is simple to use, sturdy, and makes the same wonderful coffee we enjoyed in Spain. And what a value for $20!!!!!!