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why all the hastle? get an espresso cooker / cafetierra http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot low tech and not a perf

why all the hastle? get an espresso cooker / cafetierra http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot low tech and not a perfect espresso, but cheap, durable, no moving parts, no lubricant

thecopy 12y ago
This. It is a neat product, but nothing beats a mocka boiler. Lightweight, tested, well never break. I see not reason to buy this product other than me being a nerd and loving tech, but when i go on a hike i will bring a mocka boilder
- janfoeh 12y ago
  Oh, they do break… I've had one explode in a newly renovated kitchen. Bent the metal vent hood above it to a frightening degree, missed my head by a foot or two and sprayed mocha onto the white walls and into every nook and cranny. Not fun.
  - switch007 12y ago
    My moka pot is currently brewing. I'm now situated around the corner from it, shielded by a large cabinet. I've never heard of an exploding moka pot, but with all that pressure, I can understand. I'll be checking the valve after it's done!
  - x0x0 12y ago
    bet you didn't need any caffeine afterwards though!
- Ecio78 12y ago
  I have no idea about the quality of this specific product, but moka =/= espresso; the type of coffee that you do is different, and normally you have specific blend and type of grind for the two (if you go in a dedicated coffee shop) Disclaimer: I am Italian, and even though I generally don't drink coffee, I've seen/heard enough moka vs espresso arguments (up to the fanboy level ;))
notthetup 12y ago
Have been using the Moka pot exclusively for the last 4-5yrs. Love it! The one use case where the Moka pot fails is when you don't have access to a hot-plate/stove/fire. But in urban environments (my office) I do have access to a hot water dispenser though. So something like this would be an interesting choice for me.
draven 12y ago
and quite light (they're almost always made of aluminium) which is a plus when packing for a trek.

thecopy 12y ago

This. It is a neat product, but nothing beats a mocka boiler. Lightweight, tested, well never break. I see not reason to buy this product other than me being a nerd and loving tech, but when i go on a hike i will bring a mocka boilder

janfoeh 12y ago
Oh, they do break… I've had one explode in a newly renovated kitchen. Bent the metal vent hood above it to a frightening degree, missed my head by a foot or two and sprayed mocha onto the white walls and into every nook and cranny. Not fun.
- switch007 12y ago
  My moka pot is currently brewing. I'm now situated around the corner from it, shielded by a large cabinet. I've never heard of an exploding moka pot, but with all that pressure, I can understand. I'll be checking the valve after it's done!
- x0x0 12y ago
  bet you didn't need any caffeine afterwards though!
Ecio78 12y ago
I have no idea about the quality of this specific product, but moka =/= espresso; the type of coffee that you do is different, and normally you have specific blend and type of grind for the two (if you go in a dedicated coffee shop) Disclaimer: I am Italian, and even though I generally don't drink coffee, I've seen/heard enough moka vs espresso arguments (up to the fanboy level ;))

notthetup 12y ago

Have been using the Moka pot exclusively for the last 4-5yrs. Love it! The one use case where the Moka pot fails is when you don't have access to a hot-plate/stove/fire. But in urban environments (my office) I do have access to a hot water dispenser though. So something like this would be an interesting choice for me.

draven 12y ago

and quite light (they're almost always made of aluminium) which is a plus when packing for a trek.