Bialetti Musa Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker

I am really enjoying this four cup Bialetti Moka Pot! I like the look and stainless steel construction.

(Posted on 3/10/13)

Love it. It is a low tech way of making a good cup of coffee. Tried sparkling water to see if it was more espresso like but not really. I may have proportions wrong. It is also very pretty.

(Posted on 3/3/13)

The shipping on this was pretty slow, but arrived as expected. It's a solid espresso-maker (a little too expensive in my opinion) and you have to pay attention because if you forget about it on the stove-top it WILL burn irreparably.

(Posted on 2/11/13)

I wanted a pot that would be uncomplicated and make good espresso for homemade cafe con leche and lattes. No bells or whistles. Which is exactly what this pot is. It is easy to handle and sturdy.

Pros:
Durable, Brews Quickly, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use

Cons:
Just what I wanted Easy, Uncomplicated

(Posted on 5/12/12)

We bought the "ten-cup" pot and it makes enough great coffee for two. Love it!!

Pros:
Durable, Stylish, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 3/13/12)

I bought the 6-cup which for me works fine. I hate to brew a pot of coffee and then end up only having a cup or two. This lets me use whichever coffee I prefer and a full pot makes a nice 8 oz cup of coffee. My biggest complaint is the lid. Yes, it shows the thumb spot to supposedly open the lid with but I have yet to be able to get it to work I end up having to open the lid manually. Not a killer but perhaps a different style may work better. I wanted the wider base on this one so it would work better on my gas stove.

Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use

Cons:
Long Brew Time

(Posted on 1/2/12)

We brew coffee every morning in our MUSA.

Pros:
Durable, Brews Quickly, Easy To Use

Cons:
A little hard to clean

(Posted on 11/15/10)

I love stovetop espresso makers - great tasting coffee/moka at an affordable price as compared traditional espresso makers. I have been using these since my days of living in Seattle! This model avoids some of the corrosion problems common with aluminum models. Handle does not melt if you happen to let a flame get too close. It is also sturdy and easy to care for. Highly recommended!

Pros:
Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Durable, Brews Quickly, Stylish

Cons:

(Posted on 7/25/10)

we had a four cup bialetti stovetop espresso maker and had to fill it twice for 2 cups of espresso, now we just fill the 10 cup once and it's the perfect size!

Pros:
Durable, Easy To Clean, Easy To Use, Large Pot, Brews Quickly

Cons:

(Posted on 6/16/10)

This is not true espresso - but REALLY good. The pot is easy to use, easy to clean up and makes super coffee. [...]

Pros:
Easy To Use, Great Taste, Commercial Grade, Easy To Clean

Cons:

(Posted on 5/4/10)

We use this moka pot (10-cup capacity) every morning to start the day. We had to experiment a little bit to get it just right, but it makes a great cup now. We settled on filling the bottom with hot water to expedite the coffee-brewing (and extend the life of the gasket), use a grind that's slightly coarser than espresso and use medium heat. Perfect cup every time with this method. I was worried about the bottom of the pot when I first saw the actual product, as it is not completely flat. (The "rim" is the only part that touches the stove.) We have a glass-top stove, and it requires pots and pans to have a flat bottom for good cooking results. But with the above mentioned method, it still works pretty well. One thing I would point out is that it is hard to tighten, as it is smooth and round (i.e., no grip). People with small hands might have a hard time. Since we use hot water in the reservoir, we have to be careful to use a pot holder with a grip at the bottom and be mindful not to tighten by the handle as that is how our previous moka pot (moka express) broke! I like the sleek design of this pot and the fact that it is stainless steel, but moka express was easier to use in that sense.

Pros:
Looks Great, Easy To Clean, Great Taste, Large Water Container, Easy To Use

Cons:

(Posted on 4/25/10)

We can't open the top by using your thumb. Not a big enough fulcrum. You have to use a spoon to lift the top to see in. Steel has some discoloration from use. We use it everyday, taste and coffee quality is great. We like it but for the above.

Pros:
Quick Brewing, Large Water Container, Great Taste

Cons:
Steel discoloring

(Posted on 4/2/10)