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14 Dec, 2012
Treat yourself - you won't regret it. Perfect if you have weak wrists.
I had a wanted a traditional stove top espresso pot for ages but I didn't want aluminium so began to research stainless steel. When I saw this Alessi I thought the design was so beautiful but as it is expensive, I researched a lot of reviews and also watched some youtube footage - the deciding point for me was the discovery that instead of the usual tricky screw thread connection, it has very easy 'click to lock' system, which works every time without flaw. There is no steam leaking out of releasable connection and the pot is easy to open even when still hot.
This is particularly brilliant for me as I have very weak wrists following carpal tunnel op and find it simply impossible to unscrew my daughter's more traditional stove top espresso pot.
Although this is 6 cup size, do remember these are espresso cups - tiny but very strong. If you want a more Americano style, simply pour one-third to half a mug full and top up with hot water. And if you want to make a smaller quantity there is a reducer filter for the coffee chamber.
This pot makes wonderful traditional Italian style coffee in moments - it only needs a very low heat - and no wires or electrical systems to go wrong. Oh, and it pours beautifully without a single drip.
07 Oct, 2020
Small and neat
Perfect for taking to bed. Sound quality is pretty good for the size.
31 Oct, 2018
Effective
1 of 1 found this helpful It is slightly different from the Vanish Bar available in the suoermarket, creamier in colour and not quite so hard, nonetheless it worked very well used on collars and cuffs and also some (unidentifiable) food stains when I was laundering half a dozen shirts. I am pleased I bought it.