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Why spend $100s or $1000s for a machine when you can get the same very strong coffee for so much less. The Bialetti Moka Express is simply an outstanding product that produces very strong coffee every time.
I was under the impression that the Moka Express would taste the same as Brikka just with less crema. There is no denying that this pot makes some darn good coffee. I'm convinced it has something to do with the patented valve system, exclusive to the Brikka, which pressurizes the brew as it bubbles up into the main chamber. I was wrong, the Brikka simply produces a better brew. I like it better than most drip and french press. However having tried the Brikka prior to this, it is the winner hands down.
best coffee out there. love it. great item. i owned the first one for 8 years and the handle finally gave away so i bought another.
I do use the Illy espresso coffee and love it. Adds a really nice touch of class to any dinner party, being able to offer deliciously rich espresso coffee.and it looks darn sexy on the stovetop, too. Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. This is a must-have for any coffee lover. :) I boil a pot of water at the same time I brew the espresso and add about 1/3 espresso to 2/3 boiling water and we end up getting four nice Americano's out of one 6-cup pot. They must be referring to 6 cups of espresso, because it makes about 7 oz of really rich espresso coffee.
The smaller sizes of the Bialetti tend to make stronger coffee; I used to have the 9-cup but it didn't make enough coffee. I use any blend of beans whether its french roast or a medium breakfast blend and the coffee tastes great every time. Also, its very durable since its made of aluminum (except for the two plastic handles).
I ordered the Bialetti 12-cup and absolutely love it. After each use, all you have to do is empty out the used coffee and rinse it out with water (don't scrub it or use detergents since this will affect the taste of the coffee). Since I can't stand regular coffee-makers, I like to use this Bialetti or a coffee press.
The more you use the Bialetti, the better the coffee will taste. Keep in mind that this is NOT an espresso maker (it doesn't produce enough pressure to make an espresso and the coffee is definitely not as thick and concentrated) it is a stovetop coffee-maker. It makes about 3 regular mug-sized cups of coffee.
Really easy to use and clean up.
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