I bought this to try out, to see if I'd like using a Moka pot. I do. I'll likely replace this one with a higher quality one, and give this one to a friend to try out. It's not fancy, but it works and is easy to use and clean.
Updated Review. So I've been using this moka pot almost daily for coming on 2 months now. For what I paid, I can't find any fault with it. It came with an extra gasket too. There is a learning curve, right temp vs grinds, vs amounts vs etc etc. My one suggestion is to buy either 58mm or 60mm round paper filters. Wet the filters and place centered on the bottom of the pot before screwing together. I tried 2 filters today, and got an even richer results. …and buy a milk frother too. I've had so much fun making pretty layered latte's/cappuccinos. I pour the frothed milk into a clear cup, then layer in the coffee out of the moku pot, starting and stopping occasionally. It makes for a beautiful presentation of stepped layers of coffee and milk with the milk foam on top. The bottom layer is almost white and the layer under the foam is the darkest. This also makes for a great cup of coffee, as you get the intense dark layer first, as a wakeup call, then is mellows out as you continue drinking through the layers. Takes some practice but you can get several distinct layers, or a smooth gradient. I've had so much fun making this part of my morning routine.
Edit 2. I ended up buying another one. The handle broke on about the 3rd use. Amazon made it right, and I got another one. This one had a metal bur on the inside of upper screw pot. A screw driver made short work of that, and it seems fine otherwise. Quality control on these may not be the best, but as a way to try out MoKa pot brewing, this is the one I'd recommend. I tried several other cheap brands, and even 2 different Bialetti's. I prefer this one. The one upgrade I'd make, if you like using it, is to upgrade the silicone ring. The ones made by Bialetti are just a bit thicker, and seem to make a better seal.
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