Milano Steel Espresso Maker

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Shape, size, and aesthetic. I have a gas stove and the bottom section of my old one had turned black, so this one maybe will look better longer. We'll see over time. But none of that really matters -- it makes a good cup of coffee.

Great Moka pot. no leaks, easy to clean. Makes great espresso / coffee. Pairs fantastically with kitchenmaid coffee grinder - one can grind right into the coffee holder insert.

I love coffee and have had a few different Moka Pots over the years. I love coffee and perform extensive research before I purchase anything coffee related. This Moka Pot makes great coffee, and is a daily pot. I highly recommend it and have found the quality of materials and manufacturing to be top level.

I've been using this coffee maker an average of once a day since I got it in May. It always makes perfect coffee for me! I grind 4 tablespoons of coffee beans per batch with the maximum water level (just barely touching the bottom of the valve in the reservoir, fills 2 large mugs) and the coffee is strong and smooth without off flavors every time. When tightening down the threaded connection, there is no need to over tighten it. If all of the pots are machined the same, I've found that threading it on until it is just a little snug with the handle oriented over the valve (like in the picture) is just right. This is a very efficient way to get the most out of your coffee beans, it takes at least a couple of weeks to get through a typical 12 ounce bag of beans. Cleaning it daily is a little bit of a chore but it's worth it in my opinion. If you're a busy person and don't have time to wait for it to boil and then clean it every day, it would still make a nice treat for slow mornings and your days off work.During the time I've had it, I moved and have used it with 2 different gas ranges. Not all gas ranges are equal, the range I'm using currently finishes making the coffee in about a third of the time of my previous one (less than 5 minutes starting with cold water). I'm not sure how it is on electric but I imagine it would take quite a bit longer. An aluminum pot might be better for an electric stove (since it conducts heat quickly), but if you have plans to ever get an induction stove like I do this steel pot would work while the aluminum pot would be useless!I love this thing! It's well made, so satisfying to use, not that expensive, and I think it's going to last me for years to come.

I have a gas stove, so the stainless-steel handle gets really hot! I have to use a potholder to pour when it is ready. I see now they have them coated so I am assuming easier to handle. I think it is very nice looking and well made. Even though I use a very good expresso blend coffee, the flavor is not as good as an aluminum Bialetti unfortunately. I stopped using that because I didn't want to continue the unhealthy aluminum hits every morning with my coffee, so I went with this stainless-steel version. If I use less water, I can get a stronger flavor.

Great for hot espresso/ lattes & iced coffee. It makes enough for a hot latte in the morning then a couple iced lattes later. Just fill the bottom with water below the safety vent, add your favorite finely ground coffee into the funnel (scraping the top like measuring flour. No need to compress ) & screw the pitcher snugly on top. Set it on your stove top, works great on my electric burner, and listen for it to stop percolating & you have a tasty espresso, latte or ice coffee. Yum!You don't need a big espresso machine taking up counter space.The stainless steel cleans easily.I'm very happy with this purchase. I recommend

Unfortunately the threads didn't line up correctly from the bottom chamber to the top part and it was nearly impossible to screw and unscrew. I ended up returning it

OMG! It’s sooo good! Coffee came out perfectly. Soft tasted, no bitterness from the metal. Im so glad we finally got it. It was easy to use, easy to clean. Perfect size for 2 people. No leaks, no splashes. And it looks so cute!