How good is the stove top (non-electric)espresso maker?!
How good is the stove top (non-electric)espresso maker?
it has a strainer in the bottom part where you place the grounds and then I guess water in top and it steams...just a small unit I saw for 20$
I currently use a coffeefrench press for fresh brewed coffee
Answers: A Bialletti. This is the same as the Godfather used. The power espresso it brews is a preference. I wanted the darkest strongest and boldest cup and got it! It is way better and less messy than a press. Just be sure to clean it promptly after each pot. I have a stovetop espresso machine, but it doesn't sound like the one you are describing. Mine is the same as the pink dama (though mine is blue) at the Bialetti site at
http://www.bialettishop.com/espressomake...
I got mine at Starbucks.
It makes really good espresso. I use a french press during the week, but espresso is my Saturday morning treat.