BialettiNew Brikka, Moka Pot, the Only Stovetop Coffee Maker Capable of Producing a Crema-Rich Espresso, 4 Cups (5,7 Oz), Aluminum and Black

The Bialetti Moka Express is a classic stovetop espresso maker that delivers rich, aromatic coffee effortlessly. The dual valve system ensures safety and optimal pressure extraction, producing a smooth yet robust brew. Its aluminum construction heats quickly, while the ergonomic handle stays cool. Cleanup is simple, though thorough drying is needed to prevent oxidation. For best results, use medium heat and finely ground coffee. While it takes practice to avoid bitterness, the flavor rivals pricier machines. Compact and iconic, it’s perfect for espresso lovers seeking authenticity without electricity.

Best moka pot I've owned. It took me a while to learn how to get great testing coffee from it, but after that it's pure coffee magic.Better results if using freshly ground especialty coffee beans.I bought the 2 cup one.120ml of filtered water in.Approx 18g of ground coffee (it may vary depending on roasting level and variety). Ground setting: fine but never espresso fine.I stop the brewing process by submerging the bottom half of the pot in water.I get 60ml out .

I was following the directions using the correct amount of water and coffee level amounts . To get consistent results from cup to cup use a Brikka 2 cup. Its better than the Moka express for consistency.1) Correct water amount2) Same gas flame size or on stove setting knob3) Always use one aeropress paper filter each time.If you don't clean the rectangular orifice or valve near the spout you get no coffee flow and it plugs up very easy . Finer ground coffee will plug it up also ,I use one aeropress paper filter bottom of pitcher to prevent that from occurring and from coffee bursting out through the top If your dreaming of crema its all in your head, its advertising.The directions don't tell you on the valve. Just take it out and clean it just finger tight.(O ring seal)...rather than doing all the maintenance required each time of taking it all apart.I prefer using just 3 oz hot milk with 3 oz Cuban (La Carreta) brand with a little condensed milk. It suits me fine but everyone has their own preference.Beware: First thing you will need to replace the handle attached to the lid that does get hot. HANDLE, KNOB, COVER Made of anti-scald nylon. Check this item's best price before you buy! Why I rated this item 1 star. Parts are a problem for this item. You might just need to buy another one for parts. You may need to make your own 3 inch metal handle better than what is provided on this item.An aeropress is much quicker making coffee and less maintenance than this item. I would say, save your time cleaning up the mess and doing high maintenance . Don't buy this product you will regret it!

The media could not be loaded. Having used this for the last couple of months, I have to give high marks for this moka pot. It is designed to produce a foam 'crema' top on the espresso it brews. I use it to make caffe d'orzo (toasted barley drink) and it works beautifully for that. I use two heaping tablespoons of orzo, the specified amount of water and put on a simmer burner on medium heat. Watch it with lid open for the brew to flow. Once flowing, close the lid and when foam starts REMOVE FROM HEAT! There is enough pressure in the pot to complete the cycle. It makes only two small espresso cups of brew, but I use the whole pot for one larger cup of caffe d'orzo. Beautiful crema (not as good as an espresso machine, but very acceptable). There will be a bit of liquid left in the bottom of the pressure tank, but that is normal. Great Moka Pot!

I was a bit hesitant given some of the reviews, and the “highly returned item” status on Amazon.But, a very helpful review gave me the confidence to give it a shot and I’m glad I did.First, you buy this unit because you want crema out of a moka pot. This is allegedly the only one that will do that. If you don’t care, get the regular moka pot and save some coin. Also note the below doesn’t apply to the standard moka pot, only to this brikka model.With that out of the way… I got the two cup version. It makes something in the vicinity of 100ml (read the specs) of espresso. It’s like maybe a double-shot size. If you drink a double shot or you like a strong Americano this is sufficient. If you have a spouse who does also, you’re going to want to get the 4-cup version as doing multiple pots in the morning can get time intensive and annoying.Ok so here is how you do this successfully:1. Use the supplied measuring cup and put (as the instructions depict) 120 ml of water in the base. Exactly. No more no less.2. Take the funnel and spoon your ground beans, ground on medium-fine (eg halfway between the middle and the finest setting…if you don’t grind your own beans allegedly there is some kind of indicator on some Italian coffees that indicate it is ground to work with moka pots… I haven’t confirmed) in a quality burr grinder into the funnel until it mounds up. Then use a straightedge to level it across the top. Do not apply *any* pressure to compact the coffee. It is not like an electric espresso machine that requires compacting the coffee puck. So don’t do it.2a. At all costs avoid bending or dropping the funnel. It is very light and could be easily bent out of round and likely nothing will work if you get careless.3. Insert the funnel into the base and screw the pot on top. If you have crazy arthritis, or weak hands, pass on this item. To avoid leaks you need to twist it on very tightly.4. Set it on your smallest gas burner on medium, make sure it’s centered. If electric set to medium. If induction you the accessory plate.5. Wait. It’ll take at least five minutes. When the coffee starts to run into the pot, you want to watch it constantly, and when the crema becomes substantial you want to remove the entire pot from the heat. The residual heat in the base will finish the job- it should take another ten or fifteen seconds for the remaining espresso to run into the pot before you see and hear the sputtering as it runs out of water.6. Pour and enjoy.7. It takes an eternity to cool off. If you’re going to make another pot for your spouse, you’re going to need to run the whole thing under water for a minute to cool it down to where you can get ahold of it and twist the top off.8. To clean this thing you twist the top off and rinse it off (incl the seal in the bottom), turn the base upside down and shake the funnel out into your hand (or maybe use a fingernail to pry it up, just be careful not to bend it). Then shake the puck out into the trash (only half will come out) and then wash the funnel out in the sink. Rinse the base out. Now you’re ready to do it all over again.Notably you need to make a few batches when you first get it before it starts making good espresso. So leave the coffee in there and just fill the water three times and save your expensive coffee.Quality wise once you get the hang of this and pull it off the heat before over doing it, it makes delicious espresso.Good luck and enjoy.