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Bialetti 6800 Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker $29.99 Invented in Italy in 1933, the Bialetti Moka Express is an internationally popular coffee maker with over 200 million sold. The aluminum unit is easy to use: simply put water and coffee grounds in the lower chamber, set the device on the stove and in just a few minutes, delicious crema-topped espresso will bubble up into the pot. The coffee tastes authentically Italian, and it comes at a fraction … |
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Aerolatte Milk Frother, Satin $18.99 This cute handheld milk frother is fun and easy to use; British celebrity chef Nigella Lawson recommends it over steam-driven frothers. Plus, in addition to its most popular use–creating delicate foam for homemade cappuccinos, lattes, or hot chocolates– the Aerolatte milk frother can be used for other, equally yummy treats. An enclosed recipe sheet offers ideas for fruit “shakes” and coffee frap… |
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Bialetti Moka Express 9-Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker $29.85 Moka Express is the world’s number one coffee-maker and has been manufactured in over 200 million units. For an excellent cup of Italian coffee, Moka Express is the classic household coffee-pot and the only one to bear the unique mark of the “little fellow with the moustache”. Moka Express boasts a lot of records: it is even the most copied coffee-maker! What else could be said? That its quality … |
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Bialetti French Press!
Bialetti Moka Express Cappuccino.
Bialetti French Press Questions
French press or Bialetti? which one gives more options?
I drink one cup of coffee every morning, and it has to be something original. That’s why I am trying to avoid coffee machines. I am about deciding on a french coffee press or a Bialetti moka stove-top.
which one makes a better (rich and pure) coffee?
which one is more versatile for making some variety (different coffees, styles,…)?
thanks
I use both.
A moka pot makes a richer coffee. It’s not as creamy and rich as that from a real espresso machine, but it’s pretty close. The most espresso-like results are from the smaller (3-6 cup) models, but they all make a delicious brew if done correctly.
A french press makes delicious, flavorful coffee but nothing like espresso. One advantage of a press pot is that you can buy a large one but still brew smaller amounts. Since you use a coarser grind there is usually little residue at the bottom of your cup compared to the moka pot. Another plus to the press pot is that you can also use it to brew loose-leaf tea for someone who doesn’t like coffee. It can also be used as a milk frother to make a mild cappuccino or latte with the espresso from your moka pot.
So: For richness the moka pot wins but, for versatility the press pot comes out ahead.
