I love my Bialettis (own 3 of different sizes) as well as my espresso machine. A moka pot will never be able to give coffee anywhere close to propper espresso.

I love my Bialettis (own 3 of different sizes) as well as my espresso machine. A moka pot will never be able to give coffee anywhere close to propper espresso. That's not me being subjective. The moka can not create the pressure needed to extract the oils in the same way as a propper espresso machine. Not to mention that the water to oil ratio is way off compared to an espresso. And a fine enough grind level would simply fall through into the water tank. A moka pot is one device on the coffee spectrum. It doesnt need to compete or be like any other equipment. It is it's own thing.