Sivaphe Stovetop Espresso Maker Stainless-Steel 3 5 oz 1-2 Cup Coffee Maker Induction Moka Pot 100ml Moka Campaing

This is a good moka pot. I bought this one because it's made of steel not aluminum. Understand what you're buying. I purchased the 4 cup moka pot, which is what I wanted and the size I expected. The cup size refers to cups of espresso not coffee. This is the perfect size for one person who wants to make a cappuccino or latte. I had never used a moka pot before, so it took me a few tries to get it right. I'm used to using a normal drip coffee pot and a French press. I washed it with soap before use. So to use this size moka pot, I poured bottled water (don't use tap) into the bottom part, just below the safety valve. Then I filled the part that holds the coffee. You don't want to pack it down, but you want it to be full and leveled off. I used a pretty fine grind. Buy a whole bean dark roast or espresso roast and grind your own coffee beans. It's so much better than the already ground coffee. An electric coffee grinder isn't too expensive either. Then, you put the moka pot together and put it on the stove. I have a gas stove so I use the smallest burner. Make sure the flame doesn't go over the edges of the pot. The handle does not get hot. You have to stay by it. You want to heat it on low heat. If you try to use medium or high heat, you will likely end up with weak coffee that you don't want. It will take like five minutes maybe to brew. About 15 seconds after you hear it start gurgling, shut the heat off. Then a couple seconds after all sounds stop, you can pour out the coffee. To make a cappuccino, heat 2/3 cup of whole milk in a small pot on the stove. You just want to get it hot, not boiling. Then, get a battery-powered, hand-held frother, and use that until the milk gets frothy/foamy. Then pour that on top of the "espresso" while trying to keep the foam part for the top. Give it a gentle stir, and ta-da you have an at home cappuccino with no machine! Is it the same as sbux? No. But it's pretty close! I like mine without sugar. If you want it to be a latte, just use more milk. Let the moka pot cool for maybe like a half hour, then take it apart to clean it out. It's not hard to rinse all the parts and dry it. It takes like 3-4 minutes. This made a better tasting "espresso" than the French press. My cappuccino had a smoother taste using the moka pot. Hopefully this was helpful to you. Read more

I have owned a few cheaper stove-top mocha coffee makers and I really wanted to replace my current cheap model with a much better high-end quality one. I took a risk on this one because it had no reviews and must have been newer to the market, but ding, ding, ding. I am very impressed. First, I was very impressed with the weight of this unit. I could immediately tell that it was a quality pot because it weighed nearly twice that of all other units I have owned (with equal cups producing). The handle is also not real wood, but feels like faux wood, which I like. Because the handle will be getting constantly wet from cleaning, I don't want to worry about fading, chipping, or molding. It also feels great in the hand. The extra faux nub on the lid is perfectly designed, in that it will allow you to grab quickly with your thumb for holding while pouring or equally quick lifting of the lid. Many other pots have a nub on the lid but are made out of metal and if you use them regularly you know they can get very hot to the touch. This design is just smart and avoids that all-together. My older cheaper product leaks if I don't hold the lid down tight and this unit has no leaking plus has a better more quality pour out of the wide mouth. Love that. Here is the biggest thing that I love about this pot - it makes great quality coffee! Normally I use a strong fresh ground espresso bean coffee when using one of these type coffee pots, and get the strength that you would expect. When I have used a milder bean in the past I could easily tell the difference in bean strength. Well, I used my milder bean on my first use of this new pot, and the coffee tasted 2X stronger than my espresso beans using my older pot! :-O. I couldn't believe it at first so I cleaned the unit and made another pot and experienced the same thing again. I cant wait to try it with my espresso beans. Lastly, the price of this unit makes me feel like I am getting over on the seller; especially when you compare it with other similar quality products. I can't imagine that this price will stay the same once more customers begin purchasing. Hope this review helps others in their purchase decision making. Read more

2nd Time - Replacement Item Received: Replacement item promptly received early, in the appropriate box and inside a very nice linen type of bag. Moka pot seems very sturdy and well built. Excited to give it go. 1st Time - Dirty and Used Product Received: Received used and dirty stovetop espresso maker. Completely shocked. There was even water in the bottom, besides espresso grounds in the filter. Returning with request to replace. Might be a mistake but giving it a second chance. Read more

The product does what it’s supposed to. Read more