Bialetti Brikka

mmm... gives a fake crema that looks good on top of you coffee

it's a stovepot. i haven't managed to make a more than half decent cup with one of these. maybe i am a snob, maybe my vendors sell me the wrong grind (but these are quality beans from professionals in specialist stores) maybe there's something in the...

Best coffee for a machine at this price range ; Not so picky about grind size, freshness of beans and grind quality (better of-course with fresh, quality grounded coffee, but still more than acceptable with pre-ground coffee) ; Can use anywhere you...

I don't know if its negative, but should point out - its not espresso. Its very close to it in terms of body and mouth-feel, but its not espresso ; You must take good care of it, in order to prevent corrosion. Meaning you have to rinse and dry it...

Provides you with a three minute ritual every morning (and throughout the rest of the day) for a great cup of coffee ; Straightforward, durable aluminium and stainless steel engineering with an outstanding cost vs. value ratio

Not built for the simultaneous enjoyment of coffee by groups larger than three to four due to the brewing time itself and the cooling time needed in between brews ; Not well suited for occasional use. Frequent use creates an protective oxidized layer...

Great value. Between a moka pot and an espresso machine. Best of both worlds

Small capacity

The COFFEE ; I've tasted espresso in expensive restaurants and cafe's that was a lot worse than what this pot produces. It just consistently makes great espresso (I know. It's not real espresso, but it's d*mn close) ; I own a Bodum press pot, and,...

Looks pretty shabby, sensitive to getting grinds stuck in the seals ; When you have the 4-cup, you can't make less than 4 cups. Still, the amount it makes is roughly equal to a big double ; It's also pretty expensive here, but then again, it beats...

Easy to use - simply rinse well with water and ready to make another pot ; Brikka with the crema maker is excellent idea for the folks who cant afford big hardware ; Easy to take on the road - makes great camping coffee solution ; Overall excellent...

Spent a considerable amount of time and money on various grind types and blends to get good crema

The Brikka does not drip or spill . It also does not leak steam while pouring. The coffee produced is consistently tasty and makes it easy to tell which beans were used. The aluminium alloy used has not yet been stained by coffee or my electric hotplate

The capacity is just wrong. It's about 5ml more than a double espresso cup and less than half a coffee mug. Not as attractive as other moka pots

Fast brew time, crema

Have to brew a number of times before the coffee tastes good. This is probably due to the need for a protective layer of coffee oils to be developed

Excellent coffee pot for making italian coffee that is very close to espresso from coffeehouses. Makes very good coffee as long as you use good coffee at a fairly fine grind

A bit loud for early mornings, may wake the household. May be difficult for some to figure out. But if directions are followed it works quite well. You have to make sure you use medium heat, keep coffee off the gasket, and check the valve for sticking...

A moka pot that makes espresso-like coffee with crema! Not that expensive if you get in Italy (approx $ 20). My best buy in Italy? Yes

Non so far. It?s a little more complicated than the classic moka express, and might not last as long (?). A bit expensive outside Italy (approx $ 50 in USA and Norway)