Zulay Classic Stovetop Espresso Maker for Great Flavored Strong Espresso, Classic Italian Style 3 Espresso Cup Moka Pot, Makes Delicious Coffee, Easy to Operate & Quick Cleanup Pot (Blue)

The Zulay Classic Stovetop Espresso Maker has become an absolute game-changer in my morning routine, redefining the way I enjoy espresso and Cuban Coladas.This classic Italian-style 3 Espresso Cup Moka Pot has turned my kitchen into a mini coffee haven. The process of making espresso is not just a routine—it's a delightful ritual. The rich, strong flavors produced by this espresso maker have set a new standard for my coffee experience.One of the highlights is the ease of operation. It's straightforward and quick, allowing me to indulge in a flavorful cup of espresso without the fuss. The cleanup is equally hassle-free, making it a convenient choice for daily use.The gray/black color combination adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen, and the compact size makes it a practical addition to any countertop. It's not just a coffee maker; it's a stylish statement.As if the 3-cup capacity wasn't enough, the excitement of my espresso journey has me eagerly anticipating the purchase of a larger one from Zulay. The prospect of making even more delicious coffee has me counting down the days.In conclusion, the Zulay Classic Stovetop Espresso Maker has exceeded my expectations and set a new standard for the perfect cup of espresso. If you're a coffee enthusiast looking to elevate your brewing experience, this Moka Pot is a must-have. Five stars for flavor, simplicity, and the anticipation of expanding my Zulay collection!

I bought this after a friend brewed me a cup using his moka pot, and got me hooked. It has been put so far to very good use, and with proper care the pot should last for a while. I did make the mistake of putting it on the stove without water inside in a moment of distraction, and the plastic handle burned off. Now I just handle it with hot gloves and life goes on just fine. Never had issues with leakage, as I clean and rinse the pot out with every use. An old toothbrush works great for cleaning off the grounds, and I use the same toothbrush for cleaning my Vietnamese phìn after I brew old-school Vietnamese coffee.

I loved this one, was really easy to clean(always cleaned with hands), coffee was wonderful and quick to make, material was good, I liked the design and texture a lot, but somehow it ended up in dishwasher, at top rack, and it didn’t make it through it. I mean it was just like it was before, white part was white as before, wooden handle stayed the same, just the silver part that you see, it ended up being dirty-gray and when you touched it, this dirt was like spreading on your hands and everything it touched. I couldn’t wash it off, just threw it.

My first purchase had an issue with the gasket that wouldn't seal, but the company was responsive and provided a replacement no questions asked. The replacement works well.The company gives advice on brewing coffee with this moka pot that are just myths:"Use only cold water"- do not do this. Putting cold water in the base will subject the grounds to heat for longer, leading to bitter/off flavors in your coffee. Use hot water in the base and a low heat setting on the stove (if you're getting sputtery energetic coffee coming out of the spout, your heat is too high)."Only use cold water to clean" - this thing goes on your stove and makes hot coffee by boiling water. no water that comes out of your faucet should damage this unit in any way."Do not use soap to clean" - this is the seasoning myth that you need to season your pot with coffee and coffee oils to get the coffee to taste right. It's nonsense. Coffee oils will be left in your moka pot if you clean only with cold water or without soap. These oils will (as oils do) oxidize over time leading to off flavors in your coffee. Wash your dishes with warm water and soap, your coffee will taste better.This moka pot does not make espresso. No moka pot does. It makes a coffee that is in between espresso and drip coffee. It's dark, it's strong, it can be wonderful, but it's not espresso. You can use pre ground coffee with this, but you're better off grinding your own. The grind should be finer than pre ground drip coffee, but not as fine as espresso.The wood handles are not wood. "Duh." you might think, "Why would they include combustible handles on something you put on a stove?" Many higher end moka pots have wooden handles. The heat should be low enough, and the handle far enough away from the source of heat, that the handle lighting on fire shouldn't be a thing. At this price point I should not have been surprised, but I was for some reason. The handles are comfortable to hold, and soft, but there's a bit of a mental disconnect in seeing wood, then feeling the material the handle is made out of.The coffee chamber is very thin and delicate. Again, not a surprise at this price point. There's nothing wrong with it, just not something that's going to stand up to rough use.The water chamber patinas immediately. This is to be expected as it's made from aluminum. Nothing to worry about.Overall, this is a good purchase. It looks nice, and if you're looking for a cheap moka pot, this one works and won't break the bank. Good for someone who is just getting into making coffee with a moka pot and wants some practice before blowing dough on a more expensive model.

Muy buena cafetera, materiales de calidad y buen tamaño

Just made my first cup with this and it was brilliant! Only neded the hob on number 3 and it was ready in no time at all (i did use hot water to start though) 3 teaspoons of fresh ground was enough for three very strong shots of coffee. Its well enough made but lacks the perfect finishing of a much more expensive version. Finish aside it works and looks great.

It is a good Mokka pot. It's made of aluminium so if you wash it in your dishwasher it will discolour. This does not matter but looks odd. So hand wash it as they advise. Personally think the quoted size is one cup too great but the question is "2oz cup" - filled to where - espresso is often delivered in a French or Italian cafe no more than half full. A measure quoted to the max fill line (the safety valve) would allow better direct comparison with competitors. And metric units would be nice too. Most of the world except USA use metric. Still a good Mokka put though and it pours well.

Esta súper bonita y funciona bien.Me sale como media taza de café chiquita pero para mi es una cantidad ideal.Si lo que buscas es hacer café para varias personas te va a quedar chica.

My wife uses this religiously every morning and it’s definitely stood the test of time, we got white which gets a bit charred on the bottom so maybe get a black instead but the quality is perfect