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Stainless steel, stovetop espresso maker produces 4 cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.
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Technical Details
- Easy to Use- Fits right on the stovetop
- Produces great tasting espresso
- Ready in 4-5 minutes
- Stainless Steel Construction
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By L. Walker (Altadena, CA USA)
The description of this item did not state it was made in India, not Italy. It is poorly made and the lid does not fit properly. Potential buyers BEWARE!
By M. Prather (Boise, ID USA)
I've had this Bialetti for about eight months now. Apparently I got somewhat lucky in that the first one I received didn't have any defects. I like it. There's essentially nothing to break, and it's rugged - heavy gauge stainless. No problem taking it camping. A few things to keep in mind about these type of coffee makers:
- A "cup" is like a "shot" at Starbucks. Think demitasse.
- The strength of the coffee produced can be somewhat modulated by how much ground coffee is put in the basket, how much it's packed in the basket, and how finely ground the coffee is. If you pack/fill the basket, it will be slow to brew and come out very strong. If you partially fill the basket and don't pack it, the coffee will be weaker and come out quickly. Slight changes seem to make a fairly large difference in the results.
- One minor gripe is that I don't like the handle that's on the flip top lid. The way mine is installed, it's not possible to flip the lid up with your thumb while your hand is on the main handle. Sometimes I like to flip the lid up to check the brewing process and there isn't an easy way to do so. Not a big deal..
I'll have this coffee maker forever.
By Jean-marie Losson (US)
I had to re-order the item three times to finally receive a good one. The first one came with a broken handle, the second one with a leaking valve...Funny when you think that Chrysler is now going to get the Italian technology (sic). In all fairness, Fiat won't get much from Chrysler either.
By H. Edberg (Mpls, MN, USA)
I received the Musa as a wedding gift 4 years ago and have used it nearly EVERY MORNING since. It has held up extremely well to regular use- I have only had to replace the rubber seal/gasket once so far and there is a small 1/2" crack on the top of the handle. I even take it on trips since it is so small! I rinse it after each use and clean it with a paper towel and mild dish soap and water about once a month or so- if you have hard water you can end up with a bit of calcium buildup in the bottom reservoir- a bit of watered-down CLR left to sit for an hour or so will clear it right up (rinse well!!). Highly Recommended.
By EasyOne
I'm comparing the 4 cup Musa to the 6 cup Moka Express. First, the Moka Express takes roughly 3 oz of fine ground to fill while this Musa takes about 1.5 oz to fill. If you follow the directions, the end product for the Musa will be very weak compared to the Moka Express. I've learned that even though the directions say not to tamp the grounds, I lightly tamp the grounds to get a little over 2 oz of ground to make a product with the same potency as the Moka Express. The brew time will take a little longer, but worth the wait.
With that said, it all comes down to how the end product taste doesn't it. The Musa may win the looks contest, but the aluminum Express version wins on taste. Not sure how and why they taste different, but I did a taste test with friends and all agreed that the Express taste better and it's cheaper.
I would say get this if you a have fear of aluminum products and still want the Moka experience. I would pass on it if you're looking for a better product than the original Moka Express. For that, I would recommend you try the Aeropress, it takes more grounds, but the taste is worth it.
Would I buy the Musa again? Yes, it's another weapon in my arsenal for java nirvana. Although it may not be the most tasteful I have, it works great for 2 people having 2 shots each. Also, if you've never had the express version, you won't know what you're missing and this is a very good substitute. One last thing, it's very well constructed, you can see and feel why it's more expensive than the aluminum version.
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