Home Basics EM00248 2 Cup Stainless Steel Espresso Maker Silver

absolutely LOVE this little pot !!! she is my morning superstar :D (pictured to her right is her adopted mother, my 6 cup bialetti venus lol) moka pots have been my preferred coffee brewing method for a couple of years now for several reasons: they are easy to use + clean, don't take up any space in the kitchen, and most importantly, make an incredibly delicious cup of coffee (i like an espresso-style drink but would rather not invest in an expensive machine just yet). i've also come to enjoy the daily ritual of grinding some fresh beans and preparing my little cup - gives me some motivation to get up in the morning :p i bought this 2 cup size as a one-serving option for myself, so i can switch up my coffee routine if i want to (for example, sometimes i use a phin for a cup of vietnamese coffee instead of the moka, or maybe i want a little shot of decaf cuban coffee after dinner). it works beautifully and efficiently every single day. as i use boiling water in the base, my brew time at med-low heat is usually 3-4 minutes tops, and the flavor on my coffee with this pot is always incredible !!! all of the notes of whatever beans i'm using come through wonderfully, and the cup has a lovely aroma as well. moreover, the stainless steel construction makes this moka pot extremely easy to care for - much better quality than the traditional aluminum pots imo. one thing i want to address is some of the negative reviews i've read on this product... it seems that they are all due to user error or just plain ignorance. one reviewer stated that too many coffee grinds ended up in their final brew, which i have Never had an issue with, neither with this pot nor any moka pot i have ever used. if you do encounter this issue, i would recommend grinding your own beans and making sure they are at a medium-fine grind, somewhere between what you would use for pourover and traditional espresso. sometimes if you buy pre-ground beans, they are just too fine - probably more appropriate for a traditional espresso machine. another review complained that this only made 2 small espresso cups, which.... lol lady learn how to read please 😭 overall i would give this moka pot a resounding 10/10 in all regards: size, functionality, build quality, brew time, and flavor of the final product. i actualy enjoy using this much more than my bialetti simply because of its small size, and i don't believe it's inferior in any way, even though it was only $12. if you're looking for a great budget coffee brewer, please start here - you won't regret it 💜 Read more

I ordered this coffee maker because I am an espresso lover, I ordered this small one because I wanted something personal. This coffee maker is perfect… adequate size, easy to use and clean, the quality of the product is wonderful and most importantly the coffee is the typical espresso, strong, with a lot of intensity. I recommend this product 100%. If you are an espresso lover, this coffee maker will not disappoint you. Read more

My husband and I are 1 cup a day people and I am satisfied with my new expresso coffee maker. I shopped for the expresso ground coffee and have had no problems with grinds. So far I love it! Read more

muy mala y peligrosa, exploto mientras estaba puesta en la estufa Read more

Good. It’s harder to clean than an aluminum moka pot but since it’s stainless there is no need to worry about patina. The construction quality is decent for the price. I’m not sure if the screw that holds the lid handle is stainless but it has not shown signs of rust yet. The inside surfaces are not polished, that is not an issue for me. Read more

And stainless steel! Perfect for a cup or two of cafe con leche or 4 espresso shots Read more

it is nicely shaped, heats and brews faster than my aluminum model. It's results taste better, also. The stem doesn't reach fully to the bottom and there is a consistent 1.5 tablespoons of water in the bottom of the tank every time. Very nice item and would recommend it strongly! Read more

The supplier gave excellent service, but the product did not function adequately for me. It's terribly small and light. You must watch this carefully while making espresso or it will burn, making this process time consuming. At this size, that only yields 2 tiny espresso-sized cups. I'm sure my lack of expertise using this type of system is relevant, however I need to end the whole scenario with a greater yield! That said, my item arrived with a broken handle and the seller refunded me immediately, no questions asked. Read more