5 best italian espresso makers

Product description

HISTORY OF ESPRESSO: Espresso is a specialty coffee brewed by forcing small amounts of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Espresso is generally thicker and more highly concentrated than coffee brewed by other methods, often featuring a creamy foam on top. Espresso was invented in Italy at the beginning of the 20th century by Luigi Bezzera. Bezzera invented a method of creating coffee using steam pressure, providing a quick way to make a single cup of coffee. The original Italian name meant "pressed coffee," with a connotation of speed and efficiency

EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN: The Primula 6-Cup Aluminum Espresso Maker features a modern, stylish design with a high-quality aluminum body. The handle is made from a heat resistant plastic that not only provides you with a firm and reliable grip, but also allows your hand to stay cool during use. Its efficient layout forces pressurized water through coffee grounds, and deposits a rich, full bodied espresso blend into the serving chamber

FIRST USE INSTRUCTIONS: Unscrew the top and remove the filter funnel from the base. Locate the filter plate and rubber washer, and remove both. Wash all parts in hot water and then reassemble. It is recommended that your first espresso be thrown away as to ensure the optimal taste of ensuing brews

SUBSEQUENT USES AND CLEANING: To use, fill the base with fresh water up to the level of the safety valve and insert the filter funnel. Fill the filter funnel with finely ground coffee (do not press down), and screw the assembled top firmly to the base. Place the espresso maker on low to medium heat, and within 3-5 minutes, delicious espresso will fill the serving chamber. Serve immediately. To clean, hand wash only. Do not use a dishwasher

Temperature resistant knob and handle that allow for easy, safe pouring

• HISTORY OF ESPRESSO: Espresso is a specialty coffee brewed by forcing small amounts of nearly boiling water under pressure through finely ground coffee beans. Espresso is generally more highly concentrated than coffee brewed by other methods, often featuring a rich flavor and a creamy foam on top.
• EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN: The Primula 6-Cup Aluminum Espresso Maker features a modern, stylish design with a high-quality aluminum body. The handle is made from a heat resistant plastic that not only provides you with a firm and reliable grip, but also allows your hand to stay cool during use. Its efficient layout forces pressurized water through coffee grounds, and deposits a rich, full bodied espresso blend into the serving chamber.
• ESPRESSO IS VERSATILE: Espresso is one of the most popular ways to consume coffee, and this espresso maker can be used to make popular and delicious coffee recipes like cappuccinos, lattes, americanos, macchiatos and mochas. Espresso can also be enjoyed as a shot for those who enjoy fuller flavored coffee.
• EASY TO USE INSTRUCTIONS: Unscrew the top and remove the filter funnel from the base. Fill the base with fresh water up to the level of the safety valve and insert the filter funnel. Fill the filter funnel with finely ground coffee (do not press down), and screw the top firmly to the base.
• USE & CARE: Easy to clean and easy to use. Place the espresso maker on low to medium heat, and within 3-5 minutes, delicious espresso will fill the serving chamber. Serve immediately.

User questions & answers

Question:	how many ounces of coffee does this make? The cups must be very small
Answer:	Mix 2oz with 8oz of hot water for an Americano or with 8oz of hot milk for a cappuccino. For full effect you can whip the milk in a french press. The straight espresso (if brewed with find ground espresso and not regular ground coffee) that this makes is very strong by itself. You could drink a full pot of it but you'd be pretty wired, they're usually served in 1.5oz shots.
Question:	Is this the same as the Moka pot, but cheaper? Any differences between this and the Moka brand
Answer:	The main difference is the material being used. This is steel, while many are aluminum. There are alleged health problems with aluminum, plus it does leach into the flavor at times. This also has a different shape than the classic aluminum moka pots that have sharp angles. I don't think it makes any difference to the coffee, but it will look a bit different. I personally would still call this a Moka pot, even if it's not the Bialetti brand.
Question:	Where is this made
Answer:	Made in China on my box. No markings on pot.
Question:	how to get the allumimum taste out
Answer:	First VERY RARELY EVER use soap! I learned the hard way not to use soap. That caused a little bit aluminum taste but as I used it by the 3rd time all that bad taste was gone. If you run water only thru a few time this might help. There are some easy powder cleansers you can purchase at stores in the coffee pot or pots and pans area. But very important for you to rinse several times with clear cool water. Also maybe put a little coffee grounds in the bottom and soak it over night the rinse well with water ONLY. This may help. Good luck!!

Product features

Espresso Your Love with the Primula Aluminum Espresso Maker

The Base of Many Coffee Drinks

Espresso is the main ingredient in a variety of popular coffee drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, frappes and americanos.

Save Money

Save yourself from trips to expensive coffee chops and make your favorite espresso drinks at home. The Primula aluminum espresso maker makes flavorful coffee in minutes!

Easy to Clean and Easy to Use

The Primula Aluminum Espresso Maker is easy to clean and easy to use in a few simple steps. Fill the base with water, fill the filter with coffee, screw on the top and then place on the burner until the coffee has percolated.

Make All of Your Favorite Coffee Beverages with the Primula Aluminum Espresso Maker

The novice coffee drinkers to the most serious coffee lovers will love this easy to use espresso maker- perfect for making all kinds of coffee drinks. Of course, you can visit your neighborhood coffee shop to enjoy some coffee, but making it at home is so easy and inexpensive, why not do it yourself?

Using a moka pot/espresso maker is nothing more than filling the base with water, filling the filter with coffee and then percolating your coffee until it is ready to serve. From there, you can drink it straight as a shot or you can make affogatos, americanos, frappes and much more all with this espresso maker.

Product description

Enjoy delicious authentic Italian Coffee The simple way with de’longhi’s Moka maker. Getting your perfect morning coffee involves just a few easy steps. Fill the aluminum boiler with water and the filter with ground Coffee. After only a few minutes, you can watch as the machine delivers the Coffee right into the transparent container. The choice is yours, you can make 3 or 6 Cups with the convenient filter adapter. Unlike stovetop models, you never have to worry about your Coffee burning or overflowing with the automatic safety system, and you'll never have cold Coffee again with the 30-minute automatic keep warm function. Once you and your guests are ready, just detach the container from the base for easy, cord-free serving. Enjoy great Coffee for years to come.

A compact way to get your daily shot, the DeLonghi Alicia Electric Moka espresso maker satisfies the dueling needs for convenience and caffeine. Italian in origin and engineering, DeLonghi is well respected for its small appliance innovations, and this unit boasts several, from durable construction to safety features. Because it is outfitted with a cool-touch base, the Alicia goes anywhere you can plug it in. The sturdy aluminum boiler is built for frequent use, and the container is transparent to let you track the brewing progress. The boiler automatically shuts off to prevent overheating and, in the case of inopportune phone calls, keeps your coffee warm for up to 30 minutes. The Alicia also automatically switches off when you remove the coffee-maker from the base. Additional helpful features include an indicator light, a cool-touch handle, and a swiveling base. Measuring 5.12 by 8.27 by 10.63 inches, the Alicia churns out 3 to 6 cups of espresso. The 3-cup adaptor is available separately. --Emily Bedard

From the Manufacturer

Moka is the Italian Way to Make Espresso

Authentic espresso is the heritage of the Italian culture and tradition, and the great Italian tradition of coffee making began with moka. Found in most Italian kitchens for more than half a century, moka produces an inherently aromatic espresso. It is more intense in flavor, and more pure in coffee taste. That is why generations of Italians have sworn by stovetop moka espresso makers.

In fact, in Italy every family owns at least two mokas. Used on the stovetop, the heat from the burner boils the water and directs it up through the ground coffee and into the receptacle, producing a perfect espresso every time.

Why an Electric Moka Espresso Maker? Although the traditional stovetop moka makes great espresso, people have been searching for a safe, convenient and easy-to-use alternative. The new six-cup machine embodies DeLonghi’s commitment to its Italian heritage and innovative kitchen design. The Electric Moka Espresso Maker is a modern-day, convenience-minded adaptation of a beloved Italian staple.

Electric Moka Espresso Maker Features:

• 3- to 6-cup espresso capacity
• Transparent Coffee Container lets you easily monitor the entire brewing process. And the durable container is easy-to-clean.
• Filter Adapter allows you to choose 3 or 6 cups of espresso, so you can select the amount of espresso to make depending on the number of people you’re serving.
• Automatic Shut-Off With Keep Warm Function keeps espresso hot for up to 30 minutes. And with automatic safety shut-off, your espresso will never burn or overflow.
• Two-Level Safety System will automatically shut-off the machine when the unit is finished brewing and when the body is lifted from the base.
• Cordless Operation with Detachable Base makes serving convenient and simple. You can bring your espresso right to the table.
• On/Off Switch with Indicator Light Easy-to-use illuminated push-button control lets you know when the unit is in operation.
• Pressurized Safety Valve ensures safe operation.
• Aluminum Boiler is made of durable, high-quality aluminum. Count on getting great espresso for years to come.

How to Make the Perfect Italian Espresso in Just a Few Simple Steps:

Fill the aluminum boiler with water. Fill the filter with ground coffee. Attach the transparent coffee container to the base. Plug in and switch the push button to the ON position.

Technical Specs:

• Dimension: 5.12 by 8.27 by 10.63 inches
• Weighs 3 pounds
• 120 volts

The DeLonghi Devotion to Living Innovation

DeLonghi is committed to creating products that enhance and benefit the lives of our consumers. Consistently high standards, innovation, and design are what have made DeLonghi a leader in household appliances around the world. Family, tradition, passion, style, taste are qualities that all Italians embrace, and are the embodiment of every product we create. Our Italian heritage is reflected in every product, every feature and every design. Once you’ve discovered us, we think you’ll agree that every DeLonghi appliance is truly a "Living Innovation".

• The Italian way to make authentic Coffee with the Mocha process. It involves just a few steps; Fill the aluminum boiler with water and filter with ground Coffee; After only a few minutes, The machine will deliver your favorite Coffee into the container
• Your Coffee will never burn or overflow with the safety automatic shut off; And the keep warm function keeps Coffee hot for 30 minutes
• Easily monitor the entire brewing process with the transparent container; It's durable and easy to clean
• Choose 3 or 6 Cups of Coffee with the convenient filter adapter
• Serving is simple with a detachable base for cord free serving
• Automatic shut-off with a 2 level safety system; The machine is turned off when it is finished brewing and when the body is lifted from the base
• Easy operation with on/off switch and indicator light

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you make only 1 or 2 cups at a time
Answer:	How do you make one or two cups if it says it reduces from 6 to 3?
Question:	where can I get a replacement gasket for this coffee maker
Answer:	Order Bialetti Replacement Gasket and Filter for 6 cup Expresso Maker - $9.99 from Amazon. They fit perfectly in the Alicia Moka.
Question:	is the top container BPA free
Answer:	If this were BPA free it would not have a cancer warning...
Question:	Does it make espresso with crema or just coffee
Answer:	You can create your own delicious illusion of crema yourself! When I was in Italy a few years ago, an older woman on the top of the hill near my house had invited me over for coffee with her family almost every day after lunch, she would use an old Moka style Bialetti stovetop coffee maker and served me a cup with what seemed like a thick layer of crema, I eventually asked her how she did that, because at home I had the same unit and it would never make la crema!You can put about 2-3 teaspoons of sugar in a small cup, turn your coffee maker on, and begin the extraction! As soon as you see the coffee start coming up, pour a bit into the cup with sugar, you jut need a tiny splash depending on how much you want to make. You must use the very first bit of coffee that is extracted, otherwise it mixes with the rest of the coffee as it gathers in the top and becomes ineffective to use with "the crema"... Now you should have small cup with 2-3 teaspoons of sugar, and a splash of fresh extracted coffee, you mix with a spoon until a thick consistency! If you have a bit on the spoon and hold it upside down, it should slowly drip off the spoon, if it flows too quickly you can add more sugar, if it's too too thick like peanut butter, there wasn't enough coffee, and it's waster, as you cannot add more coffee.Anyway, mix with a spoon until goldish/tan color, thick consistency. Once your unit finishes the extraction, pour a cup of espresso, and mix in the sugary "crema". The sugar mixes in, returns to a fluid consistency with the coffee, and what appears to be crema sits on top. Looks great, and tastes wonderful if normally, you like sugar with your espresso!

Product description

New Venus, a timeless classic: elegance and performance in a renewed form. The traditional Italian Ritual: perfect for the preparation of real Italian coffee. Now Induction ready

• New Venus, a timeless classic: elegance and performance in a renewed form.
• Made to last: in 18/10 steel, to work also on induction cooking tops, it maintains its shine and its original characteristics even after prolonged use over time.
• Anti-scalding handle: attention to design, ergonomic and with non-slip finish.
• Quality and safety: the exclusive patented Bialetti safety valve, easy to check and clean.
• Suitable for all hobs (including induction)

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the part where the water goes made of 18/10 stainless steel
Answer:	It comes with a washable metal filter, no need for paper filters. If you must then yes the place where you put the coffee is round.
Question:	Does this make regular coffee . Not espresso
Answer:	Hello, Thanks for reaching out. No, the interior is plastic. Have a nice day. The Bialetti Team.
Question:	Is this coffee maker made in italy
Answer:	Hello, Thanks for reaching out. All direct contact food parts are BPA free. No, we don't make coffee maker that all in stainless steel. Have a wonderful day. The Bialetti team.
Question:	Where is it made? The whole thing is stainless steel
Answer:	The pot is aluminum, the hazy finish is probably aluminum oxide aka corundum aka sapphire. Its why you want that in all your aluminum cookware because that is what stops the aluminum from leeching out into your food. Its the reason why people always recommend you boil water in a new aluminum pot to get this to form (ie seasoning.) Don't use vinegar or lime-away to remove this beneficial layer!

Product features

Body in 18/10 steel

Constructed in 18/10 steel, it maintains its original luster and characteristics even after prolonged use.

Patented safety valve

Exclusive Bialetti patented safety valve, inspectable and easy to clean.

Quality and elegance

Premium finishes and renewed design for a coffee maker suitable even for the most elegant environments. The new boiler with thick walls guarantees safety and quality in the cup, the anti-scald handle is ergonomic and non-slip.

Product description

Aluminum, stovetop espresso maker produces 3 demitasse cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.

• Makes 4.4 ounces of Mocha Coffee – enough for 2 espresso cups with a little left over
• Mocha coffee is a strong, rich, and velvety brew
• Takes less than 5 minutes to brew on your stovetop
• High quality polished aluminum in the classic Balletto octagon shape. Not suitable for use on induction
• Patented safety valve; Easy to clean and disassemble
• Designed and Made in Italy, 2 Year

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this espresso maker work on an induction stove
Answer:	Bialetti recommends washing all of the parts in warm water before using the coffeemaker for the first time. There can be some oxidization on the inside of the pot that can be cleaned by soaking in a 50% solution of white vinegar. Additional instructions will be in your product manual or here: https://www.bialetti.co.nz/blogs/making-great-coffee/tips-and-care
Question:	what's difference between this and and a french press
Answer:	Not sure but I had that happen and it just kept going and spit all over the place.Maybe the heat was too high?I've turned the flame down and it hasn't happened to me since.
Question:	The Bialetti is my daily maker, and recently the basket has become more difficult to remove for cleaning .. used to just come out with a tap...advice
Answer:	According to Bialetti: "All Bialetti stovetop espresso makers are suitable for use on gas, electric, and ceramic hobs."
Question:	What is the best way to make espresso with this Bialetti Stovetop Espresso Maker
Answer:	The old Brikka uses a weighted valve on the output stem. The newer one does away with that and uses flow restriction to create the crema. It’s simpler and less fiddly.

Product features

Moka Express Oceana

Bialetti shows its commitment to the environment by linking the iconic Moka Express to Oceana, a world organization dedicated to the protection of ocean ecosystems that puts the spotlight on the issue of single-use plastic pollution.

Moka Express, a 100% eco-sustainable coffee preparation method.

Zero Waste

Zero waste: the only waste it produces, in fact, is 100% biodgradable and compstable.

Zero Detergents

Zero detergents: it does not require chemical detergents for cleaning, it can be cleaned only with water.

Timeless

Timeless: it is a green investment as the coffee maker has a minimum life of 10 years and maintenance is reduced to the essentials.

Made in Italy

Since 1933, symbol of Made in Italy all over the world.

Patented safety valve

Patented safety valve, inspectable and easy to clean.

Ergonomic handle

Ergonomic anti-scald handle, for a comfortable grip.

Product description

The Gaggia classic Pro improves on one of the best entry-level semi-automatic espresso machines available. The commercial steam wand lets you Texture milk for a velvety microfoam, perfect for making Latte art like you might find at a coffee house. The heavy duty chrome plated brass commercial-style 58 mm portability Includes a commercial single and double shot filter basket for pulling expert espresso, and a pressurized basket for use with pre-ground Coffee or ESE pods. The updated design offers a more modern look, with improved pump mounts for quieter brewing. With the Gaggia classic Pro, you'll get a versatile machine packed with commercial features, built to last for years.Updated frame for a more accessible reservoir

• Rugged Brushed Stainless Steel housing
• Commercial three-way solenoid valve. Capacity water tank - 2,1 liter
• Commercial-style 58mm chrome-plated brass portability and brew group
• Commercial steam wand. Rotating steam want movement type
• Easy-to-use rocker switch controls

User questions & answers

Question:	Where is it made
Answer:	As of 2010, all Gaggia espresso and coffee machines are still manufactured in Milan at the Robecco sul Naviglio factory. The 2015 Gaggia Classic was built in Romania instead. The New Gaggia Classic is made in Italy again and uses an aluminum boiler. Gardenia doesn't know what he/she/it is talking about.
Question:	Is the boiler made of aluminum like the classic
Answer:	Thank you for your question. The boiler is made of aluminum, yes.
Question:	Anyone know the actual size of this machine? The specs say 8 x 9.5 x 9.5 in but I'm sure that is not correct. Thanks
Answer:	Thank you for pointing this out! The correct dimensions are 8 x 9.5 x 14.2 in.
Question:	Is this a great machine? I seen reviews on this and this machine came out recently
Answer:	Works great for me. Very easy to use

Product features

Gaggia Classic Pro

The Gaggia Classic Pro improves on one of the best entry-level semi-automatic espresso machines available. Texture milk for a velvety microfoam perfect for latte art with the new commercial steam wand. Brew expert espresso with the commercial-style 58 mm portafilter and the included commercial single and double shot baskets. Or, get the most out of pre-ground or ESE pods with the pressurized basket. The updated design offers a modern look, with improved pump mounts for quieter brewing.

Commercial Steam Wand

The commercial steam wand offers full control while steaming and frothing milk, capable of producing tight microfoam for latte art.

Filter Baskets

Get consistent shot quality and a thick layer of crema out of almost any coffee with the pressurized basket. Or use the commercial basket with your own grinder for cafe-quality espresso.

Commercial Style Portafilter

This durable chrome plated brass 58 mm portafilter is the same size and style as commercial machines in cafes and coffee houses.

3-Way Solenoid Valve

Typically found in commercial machines, the 3-way solenoid valve relieves pressure off the coffee for a dry, easily discarded puck.

Updated Frame

The stainless steel frame has been redesigned for a streamlined look and improved access to the water reservoir.

Improved Pump Mounts

Superior mounting of the vibration pump dampens sound produced while brewing. As a result, the Classic Pro produces the same excellent espresso with less noise.

Fast Heat-Up

Dual heating elements heat the boiler to brew ready in about five minutes, and steam ready 30 seconds.

Updated Controls

The Classic Pro's control panel has been split up into three switches for power, brewing, and steaming. Each switch has its own indicator light to tell you when the machine is on, ready to brew, and ready to steam.