Reviews for 6-Cup Bialetti Stovetop Espresso Maker

Pass on the Bialetti and go straight for the Alessi. The Alessi stovetop espresso maker cost over 6x the Bialetti but is built like a Panzer tank. Designed by Richard Sapper it is built in Italy and designed by a German. The best of both worlds! It is also a thing of beauty; actually is in the MOMA . Simple and functional its the Porsche of stovetop coffee makers. The best coffee (Peets) deserves the best espresso maker.

Over the years, I have tried many methods to brew espresso that I liked. This is the most simple method. Besides, the coffee tastes as it should.Peet's French Roast is not bitter and is just the best. And all you need is the coffee, water, heat and a Bialetti.

I just bought this for the holidays, admittedly so I could use it a steamer percolator and make a regular cup of coffee with my normal amount of grounds. The 6-cup model takes 250 ml (~10 oz) of water, and makes a little less than that. That is less than a standard 12 oz (Peet's) coffee cup. I'm going to give this to one of the kids and get a 9-cup model. Good coffee though.

I just bought a Bialetti because I've always loved the retro design. Now I find that it makes fantastic coffee as well. I am totally hooked! The taste that you get out of a Bialetti is so much richer than what you get out of a drip coffeemaker. And, it's really easy to use!

I own a one-cup Bialetti and I love it. Not only can you brew coffee in it, but I also use it to brew loose leaf tea. Plus, its creative design gives the Bialettli an elegant, sophisticated look.