Zulay Kitchen Classic Stovetop Espresso Maker for Great Flavored Strong Espresso Classic Italian Style 5 Espresso Cup Moka

A beautiful stovetop moka pot which makes delicious espresso in a matter of about 5 minutes and doesn’t break the bank. It’s easy to clean and a great addition to my coffee ritual. I got the six cup version and could not be happier. Read more

Difficult to rate the Zulay as coffee making is labor intensive but, coffee taste is exceptional Taste is comparable taste to my French press so that’s a plus. Some problems are: -no manual. Had it not been for YouTube it would have been much worse. -No guidance on how much coffee to add for brewing by strength etc. Be patient as it takes a while to brew on an electric stove. -no guidance on how to know when pot has completed brewing. Something about listening for a ‘gurgle’ to signal brew complete which I have listened for intently on various brews but have never heard. -cleaning/washing vessel is easy enough however, emptying grounds is a pain. -great appearance and seems well made. No noise in use. -arrived in a timely manner. -fair price. Read more

Macha pot is made well. I pot an extra to take on work trips. Product is sturdy and easy to use. Read more

I bought the white, 5.5 cup stovetop coffee maker around 2 or 3 weeks ago and it works just fine. The white enamel stains when coffee drops splatter a bit, however, disappear after rinsing the pot (once it cools down, of course). The instructions stated the handle mimicked wood, so I knew this info beforehand, but really wished it was real. The detail "wood" have added more charm, not Zulay's fault as they did not manufacture the pot. What matters most to me is that the handle is not hot, has a comfortable grip & was designed further out than usual to eliminate burns. Valve, pressure & percolating function well resulting in a strong brew. 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons of ground coffee & 1 cup milk allow me two flavorful servings. The lid hinge could be stronger but it's not a deal breaker. The spout pours a steady stream, no access running down the pot. It does take the coffee maker some time to percolate at medium heat (sorry, haven't timed it) so I just give it a head start by adding warm water. Yes, the reservoir is already stained (I anticipated this much), but mine is not peeling at all as I've seen some reviews state. I really don't have complaints about the purchase. I make sure to rinse & store it dry; I'm certain this product will last a long while for me. Read more

Get to make my Cuban coffee in my recently trip to Mexico. I use La llave brand coffee and I love it. Strong coffee make with the 2 colors (red and black) coffee maker. Recommend! Read more

Love it. I use a small burner and it's the perfect size for this pot with a plastic handle. It works great. And is perfect for 1 or 2 cups of espresso . I prefer this method vs having a large cumbersome appliance taking up my precious countertop real estate space. It was shipped quickly and was packaged great. If you are looking at a Moka pot this one is great. Read more

I really wanted to like this moka pot because I love strong espresso and the Italian stovetop style, but unfortunately this one didn’t hold up well. The 3 cup size is much smaller than expected, it barely makes enough coffee for one small cup, so keep that in mind if you’re buying for more than one person. What disappointed me most is the quality. This is only my third time using it, and the handle is already melting, even though I’m using it on a regular stovetop and not high heat. That’s a big safety concern and not something I expect from a product meant for everyday use. The coffee itself tastes fine, but between the size and the handle issue, I don’t feel confident continuing to use it. I wouldn’t repurchase, and I’d recommend looking for a sturdier option if you plan to use a moka pot regularly. Read more

Works like all other moka pots, no real problem with basic function. I love the handle, hope it holds up. Every pot I have had in the last 20 years has been thrown due to handles that break or melt. This one sticks further out and stays cool to the touch. The pot itself has thinner walls than previous ones, which is why I assume it is cheaper. Less metal, costs less. With that, I find I have to twist the top and bottom more firmly together to maintain the pressure seal and prevent leakage. I had not noted when purchasing, the admonition against using on a gas stove, and did not understand why the instructions that came with the pot said to turn off the heat immediately when it began to boil. This simply stopped the process on my gas stove and water remained in the bottom. On an electric stove, the burner will remain hot for awhile and the process likely continues. So, I would have to keep the heat on as I always have--one needs to use a burner size that fits or is smaller than the base on a gas unit. The reason for not using on a gas stove may be related to the paint. You can see in the picture where the paint has changed color. I had been using the pot for several weeks before this happened. I suspect the issue came when I walked away for a few minutes and didn't get back immediately when it began to boil. This resulted in the bottom chamber being empty and dry, and likely became too hot without the water in it, and thus created too high a heat for the paint?? It's unfortunate. I have probably owned six or eight moka pots in 20 years, all but one were painted/enameled. This is the first time I have ever had this happen with the paint color. And it's not the first time I've left one unattended for a few minutes to boil after the bottom chamber ran dry. So just know this is an issue. I'm hoping it won't result in the paint now cracking or peeling. Read more