Primula 6 Cup Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel (PES-4606)

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.

I've had some sort of espresso maker for about 40 years. I started off with a cheap little aluminum stovetop item that provided great espresso. After years of great service, my wife gave me an electric espresso maker. I have suffered with that item for almost ten years. When it worked, it made great espresso. When the check valve had some aluminum corrosion products in it -- the water tank was aluminum -- or hard water deposits, it made great steam ... no espresso though. I was then forced to go through the vinegar cleaning process. That worked well enough for a while, but was a pain in the ... . Lately I had to run the vinegar cleaning solution through several times, then I'd get maybe one pot of espresso before the check valve became non-functional again. Time for an alternative. I never had any problems with my old stovetop unit, so I researched for a while and decided on the Primula 18/10 stainless steel unit.. It arrived today and I was immediately impressed by its heft and construction. It's much heavier than I would have expected, and that's a good thing. It's also a beautiful item compared to the hexagonal aluminum alternatives -- nicely polished stainless steel and elegant proportions. the handle is covered in a silicone layer that makes picking up the unit from the stove a snap; no hot pads required. It is very precisely made ... the bottom threads into the top perfectly. Note that 18/10 is a high-quality stainless steel. How does it do making espresso? Perfectly. And. And, I'll never have to face vinegar fumes again. Eureka!!!

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!

I used this product almost every day for 4 years and it never failed to make a great cup of joe. Cleaning is relatively easy. I always used a scrub brush and mild detergents to clean it and all its divits. You can put it in the dishwasher, but it doesn't come out as clean as if you do it by brush. The only drawback is that the handle is a weak point that will wear out, overtime. Unfortunately, I have to throw away a perfectly good espresso maker because the handle has popped off. I hope that Primula will improve the strength of the handle, in the future.

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.

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 absolutely love this coffee maker! I use it every single day, and it never fails to brew a great cup of coffee. It has become an essential part of my morning routine, helping me start my day off right. Additionally, it is incredibly easy to use and clean, which makes the whole experience even better.

My wife wanted a home espresso maker so she could quit her $4.50/day Peet's habit, and before spending big bucks on a fancy machine, she wanted to try a simple stovetop "moka pot" to see how she'd like it. She's delighted - at how simple it is to make espresso with the Primula, the quality of the espresso, and how much money *and* time she's saving vs. her daily trip to Peet's. And as the home dishwasher and repair person, so am I: the Primula is simple, solid, easy to clean, and I'm spared what could be endless headaches trying to keep a less than top of the line semi-automated espresso machine working. And now that we're sticking with the Primula, I wanted to find out if there are replacements available for the gasket, the one part that can wear out - and there are, available on Amazon, and they fit perfectly: Primula Replacement Silicone Gasket for Stainless Steel 6 Cup Stovetop Espresso Maker, Set of 3 . A very satisfying purchase! If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, Caffe Trieste espresso grind is a good choice for coffee; it works well in the pot.

Nos encantó y funciona a la perfecciy.

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La cafetera es muy bonita, práctica y funciona muy bien. Pero solo tiene capacidad para 250 ml, no para 500 ml, como indican las especificaciones del producto en la página. Me refiero a la que dice que es para 6 tazas.

Es una cafetera muy bonita a la vista, se siente pesada y sólida. En un inicio creí que me había salido mala, resulta que, como estaba usando un paño de microfibra, se resbalaba y no alcanzaba a apretarla bien, para que lo tengan en cuenta. Ahora la aprieto con mi playera y los resultados han sido constantes y muy buenos. El café sale bien cargado, aunque no noté tanta diferencia de líquido entre mi Bialetti de 3 tazas y esta, quizás lo siento así porque no tengo tazas de Espresso. Para aquellos comentarios de que se derritió la manija, yo no sé qué hacen, simplemente pones la flama que no rebase la base y ya. Incluso sale más rico el café así por como se infusiona. Definitivamente recomiendo esta cafetera, no le pide nada a modelos más costosos.

El diseño y funcionamiento estan geniales, pero como siempre mas vale tener en cuenta eso de la medidas de las tazas.... al menos aqui en Mexico no tomamos en tacitas de jueguete... compre el de 6 tazas pero en realidad es lo de 1 grande.. o 2 medianas como gusten verlo