Primula Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker, 4-Cup, 3.5"D x 5"W x 7"H, Black Handle

Even though it has only been one day that I have had this, I feel confident in its build quality and am convinced that it is an excellent value at $23. I can tell the handle will not and is not meant to withstand any torque as a result of joining or dismantling the unit. It is meant to hold the unit, and allow pouring and that is it. The reservoir holds 8oz, no more on this 6 cup model. Do not put more than that in the reservoir or you may have problems such as leaks. It is the perfect amount for 2 cups with steamed or warmed/frothed milk. I used some old freezer beans for my first run, I was also using a new hand grinder so I am still getting used to the grind settings. It was a fine grind, I tamped lightly. The first pot smelled fantastic! but I dumped it down the drain and waited for things to cool down to clean things up and go again. This time with a french roast bean and a slightly more coarse grind but still fine. Assembled the halves being sure that there were no loose grinds to interfere with the 2 parts joining properly and put it on the heat. I preheated the water this time and it started brewing a little faster. It gives the same auditory signals that an electric espresso machine gives, the sputtering means it is about done and remove it from the heat when it is mostly silent. It was a fantastic cup of espresso, well cappuccino I suppose, just like I remember from my old machine. This type of coffee making takes some attention to detail and careful execution to be successful. It is not a set it and forget it kind of thing. You are committed to the process for about 12 minutes, depending on your heat source and barista skills. Of course once you have enjoyed your Java, you have to clean the unit and dry it for best results. I experienced no leaks, no surprises just a splendid cup of espresso. The unit is easy to clean, no soap just hot water and brush or cloth. maybe occasionally remove the silicone ring(takes a little effort) and give the filter a good cleaning especially if it ever gets left for extended periods after use. I use baking soda to remove any stains where coffee is involved. I will add any updated information as time goes by but for now I have full confidence in this product and recommend it to anyone who is looking for an economical way to make espresso that is full stainless steel. Seeing how things have changed in the last few years where old time quality has given way to new world garbage, it is refreshing to see that a quality item can still be had for a decent price amongst all the inferior options.

Great coffee if you do it right - (1) heat water (microwave) almost to boiling and fill pot to just below the safety valve; (2) add coffee to ring on the filter funnel, or a little less, and do not tamp; (3) put on hot stove burner. It should brew in a minute or two. Remove and pour as soon as it makes noise. Brewing with cold water or letting it "perk' makes the coffee bitter. Using too much coffee and tamping also ruins it. Get an electric frother, fill it enough to cover the wisk, and turn on when you put the pot on the stove. It will get done and sit for a short period of time while to coffee gets done. The froth will partially settle out to hot milk. Add milk and froth to make your cappuccino. I use the 3 (or 4) cup model to make myself 6oz of coffee and add 2 oz of milk and froth. I use a metal insulated 8 oz cup from Miir. The Moka name comes from Mocha, Yemen where chocolate infused coffee was popular.

This is exactly what we needed! This little gem of an espresso maker works perfectly with easy clean up and the most important part, it's all stainless steel so it won't leach aluminum into your drinks or your body! IT is so easy to use. You fill the bottom with water, fill the removeable filter with espresso coffee like LavAzza which is awesome, and put it on the stove top for a few minutes, mine is a gas stove. It rinses clean in seconds and looks nice on the counter top for daily use. My son has made lattes with frothed milk and added syrups and a little whipped topping and says that it is as good as any he has purchased. I'm not much for sweetened drinks and I use only full fat cream, I use 2 oz full fat cream warmed and 3 oz espresso and it is fantastic! We couldn't be happier and from the reviews I read on counter top machines, this seems like the way to go. We have 4 coffee drinkers in the house so we use K-cups, a french press and now this. My poor old coffee pot sits unused unless we have a large gathering. Thank you for this quality Primula espresso maker!

Bought this 6 cup stainless steel espresso pot about a week ago. Have used it about 5 times to make espresso. The pot works well with no issues of leaking from where the top screws onto the bottom half. It brews up fairly quickly and is easy to clean. I gave it 4 stars and not 5 because, using the exact same amount of and temperature of water, and the exact same brand and amount of espresso coffee, (I grind the beans myself), it tends to make a slightly weaker espresso brew compared with my 40 year old aluminum Gagia espresso pot. I've found that I must use about a half tablespoon more coffee to get the stronger brew that I would get from my aluminum pot. Other than that, it's great.

I’ve used a French press for years, and have been very happy with it. However, I became interested in the possibility of acquiring an espresso machine, but the size, cost and complicated use of one discouraged me. I came across Moki pots and thought one might be a great alternative. I didn’t want one made of aluminum due to health risks. This pot is stainless steel. It cleans as easily as my French press with only water. An added plus is the coffee basket uses only half the coffee I have to use in my French press. While one can use espresso coffee, I am very pleased with the taste of medium roast 100% arabica beans. I have an Oxo coffee grinder capable of a very fine grind, a big help in getting full flavor. I’ve added a frothing machine and enjoy a latte every morning. The pot is well designed. The big plastic handle and ear on its lid have prevented my being burned. It feels substantial and easy to hold despite being small. I have a ceramic top stove, and wondered if it would heat properly given that the bottom is not flat. Instead, it has a circular outer ridge which slightly lifts the center area from the stovetop, but it heats up well. I hope it lasts a long time, as I do like it. I’d look for this brand again if I needed a replacement.

If you overfill the reservoir only a few milliliters, the brewed coffee will overtop the vessel and spew boiling coffee out the top. The top reservoir is undersized to contain possible overfills. Purchased 8/2021. It's been in use daily till 9/2024. Once you get used to it's volume finickeyness it makes SUPERB coffee. Very easy to clean: pop into dishwasher. The gasket has not needed replacement. Handle cool enough to quickly remover from gas burner. Note the base may be too small for the stove grates. It was tipping over until I got a pot trivet to steady the moka pot on the burner. I was wrong about this moka maker. 2025 Update.... After 1,250 brews the pressure relief valve failed. I have orders a replacement because the steam was painful when pouring coffee out.

1) When I unpacked the pot, a curled metal filing was attached to the inside of the water chamber where the whole was drilled for the pressure valve. 2) Sharp edges on the lid cut the cellulose dish cloth I used to wash the pot. I have to be careful during cleaning so I don’t cut my hand or fingers. 3) The hinge pin easily slips out. 4) The lid/hinge wobbles and wiggles at the attachment point. I expect it could easily fall out. 5) While snug, the silicone gasket is so difficult to remove for cleaning that I fear it will become nicked or torn. 6) The screen between the lower and upper chambers is not fine enough. I use a fine grind versus espresso grind, yet still get a large amount of bean sludge. Therefore, I would NOT recommend this product and would NOT reorder a stovetop espresso maker from this company. The cheap, China-made and lack of quality control doesn’t warrant more than one star. I can still make my morning Americano, albeit with too much sludge, so one star is all this product deserves.

I badly burnt my bialetti moka pot but did not want to spend so much for a replacement. This moka pot has been making very good coffee, comparable to my bialetti. The stainless steel quality is also comparable to my bialetti, but the handle and top are of noticeable lower quality vs bialetti (but still are fine/work). I am happy with this coffee maker and would recommend if you need a budget moka pot that performs well. Update end of May 2025 Still making great coffee, no issues.

Nos encantó y funciona a la perfecciy.

Working as expected, good. Make coffee like miracle ..

The lid is not closing properly and it's a new piece, requested for return but not picked and no information regarding that which is an immediate requirement. Please respond and resolve the issue

solid steel, closes well, ideal size

La cafetera resultó ser muy buena, material resistente y con un funcionamiento adecuado. me gusta este modelo porque se ve más "elegante" que el resto de las cafeteras italianas. Sin embargo es importante considerar el tamaño, ya que la versión "4 cups" apenas llena una tercera parte de una taza, comparado con la "6 cups" que tiene más capacidad.