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Posted by coffeedc on 2007-01-30 15:38:18 Post Subject: Bialetti Moka Express machine
I recently purchased a 6-cup Bialetti Moka Express machine, which is perfect for my budget and space needs. Problem is I do not need to make 6 shots of espresso at a time. Does anyone know if you can make fewer than 6 shots with this pot and if so how? I know that you can buy a smaller pot but the 6-cup model is the only one sold at any of the stores near me and if possible I would really like to keep it if anyone knows how to use this pot to make fewer than 6 cups at a time. I really appreciate any help with this (admittedly) simple question. Thank you.
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Posted by coffeedc on 2007-01-30 15:38:18 Post Subject: Bialetti Moka Express machine
I recently purchased a 6-cup Bialetti Moka Express machine, which is perfect for my budget and space needs. Problem is I do not need to make 6 shots of espresso at a time. Does anyone know if you can make fewer than 6 shots with this pot and if so how? I know that you can buy a smaller pot but the 6-cup model is the only one sold at any of the stores near me and if possible I would really like to keep it if anyone knows how to use this pot to make fewer than 6 cups at a time. I really appreciate any help with this (admittedly) simple question. Thank you.
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View entire thread: Differences between Bialetti and Imusa ?
Posted by jetsetter883 on 2008-04-24 21:25:30 Post Subject: Differences between Bialetti and Imusa ?
I''m a bit of an espresso noob and am in the market for a simple stovetop maker before i take the plunge into one of the more fancy ones. Anyway I was considering the Bialetti Moka but now I keep seeing these Imusa brand ones (which are apparently geared toward the Hispanic demographic according to www.imusa.com.co). They are about half the price of most Bialettis and appear to be the same exact thing minus being made in China vs Italy for Bialetti. Anyone have any experience??
http://www.target.com/Imusa-Espresso-Co ... rh=&page=1
Also, should I be looking for a stainless steel one as opposed to aluminum or is it really not much of a big deal?
Thanks for any input
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Posted by jetsetter883 on 2008-04-24 21:25:30 Post Subject: Differences between Bialetti and Imusa ?
I''m a bit of an espresso noob and am in the market for a simple stovetop maker before i take the plunge into one of the more fancy ones. Anyway I was considering the Bialetti Moka but now I keep seeing these Imusa brand ones (which are apparently geared toward the Hispanic demographic according to www.imusa.com.co). They are about half the price of most Bialettis and appear to be the same exact thing minus being made in China vs Italy for Bialetti. Anyone have any experience??
http://www.target.com/Imusa-Espresso-Co ... rh=&page=1
Also, should I be looking for a stainless steel one as opposed to aluminum or is it really not much of a big deal?
Thanks for any input
!
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View entire thread: Bialetti Moka Express gasket
Posted by majormajor on 2007-04-10 08:16:12 Post Subject: Bialetti Moka Express gasket
I have a Bialetti Moka Express that I use regularly. In general, I am fairly happy with it, with one small exception. I find that the rubbery smell of the gasket (seal) somehow enters the coffee. This smell is very obvious when I take the coffee maker apart to wash it up. The gasket is new, undamaged, it doesn''t get overheated and I always wash up the coffee maker immediately after use and leave it open to airate it.
Surely, there must be a way to avoid this smell? I have tried to cover the gasket in aluminium foil (kitchen foil), which helps a lot but it''s a bit of a nuisanse to have to fiddle with it.
Any ideas? Is there a better gasket that has no smell?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
MajorMajor
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Posted by majormajor on 2007-04-10 08:16:12 Post Subject: Bialetti Moka Express gasket
I have a Bialetti Moka Express that I use regularly. In general, I am fairly happy with it, with one small exception. I find that the rubbery smell of the gasket (seal) somehow enters the coffee. This smell is very obvious when I take the coffee maker apart to wash it up. The gasket is new, undamaged, it doesn''t get overheated and I always wash up the coffee maker immediately after use and leave it open to airate it.
Surely, there must be a way to avoid this smell? I have tried to cover the gasket in aluminium foil (kitchen foil), which helps a lot but it''s a bit of a nuisanse to have to fiddle with it.
Any ideas? Is there a better gasket that has no smell?
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
MajorMajor
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View entire thread: Want to get my wife an espresso machine for x-mas, but...
Posted by CafeBlue on 2006-12-08 23:50:58 Post Subject:
Hey MrEctedl
I hope MsDrected loves the new coffee project too. You made reasonable choices to yield decent coffee in your price range...you will have much more satisfying coffee than a similar cost steam machine!
Stumptown Coffee roasters has an exceptional instruction tab on their website for brewing with your new Bialetti moka pot. Go to stumptowncoffee.com, find brewing instructions and moka pot (I know a lot of folks call it a stovetop espresso pot, but it is actually a moka pot). Your burr grinder will be handy, because you need to get just the right coarseness in order to yield good brewing from the moka pot without getting too much grind dust in the cup.
The Harrar coffee is famous for its wild, fruity-ness and red-wine taste character, distinctive blueberry tones are also typical. Most roasters take Harrar to a fairly dark roast, because the hard bean and bold flavor can stand up well to a dark roast profile. If the coffee is too dramatic for your taste, try blending it fifty/fifty with a more mainstream coffee.
Enjoy!
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Posted by CafeBlue on 2006-12-08 23:50:58 Post Subject:
Hey MrEctedl
I hope MsDrected loves the new coffee project too. You made reasonable choices to yield decent coffee in your price range...you will have much more satisfying coffee than a similar cost steam machine!
Stumptown Coffee roasters has an exceptional instruction tab on their website for brewing with your new Bialetti moka pot. Go to stumptowncoffee.com, find brewing instructions and moka pot (I know a lot of folks call it a stovetop espresso pot, but it is actually a moka pot). Your burr grinder will be handy, because you need to get just the right coarseness in order to yield good brewing from the moka pot without getting too much grind dust in the cup.
The Harrar coffee is famous for its wild, fruity-ness and red-wine taste character, distinctive blueberry tones are also typical. Most roasters take Harrar to a fairly dark roast, because the hard bean and bold flavor can stand up well to a dark roast profile. If the coffee is too dramatic for your taste, try blending it fifty/fifty with a more mainstream coffee.
Enjoy!
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View entire thread: Puzzled
Posted by Hobbes on 2004-11-09 15:41:53 Post Subject: Puzzled
Today I received a gift from a good friend of mine who lives in Italy, she sent me a Bialetti moka pot. It was much appreciated and I can't wait to try it out, but in a seperate envelope she sent me what looks like a martini shaker, although I can't imagine why. Is it used for coffee in some way?
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Posted by Hobbes on 2004-11-09 15:41:53 Post Subject: Puzzled
Today I received a gift from a good friend of mine who lives in Italy, she sent me a Bialetti moka pot. It was much appreciated and I can't wait to try it out, but in a seperate envelope she sent me what looks like a martini shaker, although I can't imagine why. Is it used for coffee in some way?
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View entire thread: Espresso machine for a gift
Posted by Hobbes on 2004-11-12 09:21:58 Post Subject:
Maybe it's because I don't have your educated pallate, but I have a Bialetti Moka Express, which is a stovetop steam machine, and I find it makes decent coffee (not quite espresso obviously, but still a lot better than drip coffee) especially for the price. I don't think everyone needs an espresso machine that costs several hundred dollars.
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Posted by Hobbes on 2004-11-12 09:21:58 Post Subject:
Maybe it's because I don't have your educated pallate, but I have a Bialetti Moka Express, which is a stovetop steam machine, and I find it makes decent coffee (not quite espresso obviously, but still a lot better than drip coffee) especially for the price. I don't think everyone needs an espresso machine that costs several hundred dollars.
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View entire thread: What coffee machine do you own?
Posted by Hobbes on 2005-01-28 10:13:46 Post Subject:
I own three:
-A plastic auto drip which I stopped using because it made bad coffee
-A Bialetti moka pot
-Bodum french press
I use the last two frequently.
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Posted by Hobbes on 2005-01-28 10:13:46 Post Subject:
I own three:
-A plastic auto drip which I stopped using because it made bad coffee
-A Bialetti moka pot
-Bodum french press
I use the last two frequently.
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