Moka pots are definitely great if they're available, but IMO they're outcompeted if you're in the market as an enthusiast by Aeropresses in the mid-range ($30-$

Moka pots are definitely great if they're available, but IMO they're outcompeted if you're in the market as an enthusiast by Aeropresses in the mid-range ($30-$50) and generic steel coffee filters in the low range ($10). As others have commented, the coffee itself is the most important thing to get right - a great bean brewed normally will beat a mediocre bean brewed perfectly :)