Bialetti Moka Elettrika 2 cups Aluminium

Being a Bialetti fan, I gave a lot of thought to finally buy this electric Espresso machine. At the end, this has been a great purchase. It's a compact maker, with 2 cups (espresso cups) capacity and it brews the coffee in about 3-5 minutes. Is practical, because of the size it can be stored easily and you can take it with you if you want. I saw reviews that stated that the cord had an European plug, which is true but mine came already with the plug convertor, so no problem in that way. I believe is a bit pricey for the size, but again you can take it everywhere and get a nice cup of espresso with you.

I like this little pot for making my morning cup. It's definitely a single serve at 6 oz. I did not realize it was shipping out of actual Italy... so shipping took over a month and the plug is a two pin European style so I had to order an adaptor separately. Maybe this is the only style them make them for electric, but I didn't pay attention at the time of purchase. It makes a good cup as expected. Can keep it in a drawer at my desk and pull it out when needed. Only complaint with the actual device itself is there is a gap between the lid and the handle. Hot steam scalded my thumb a few times when pouring before I learned how to grab it.

This Bialetti Moka Elettrika 2-cup coffee maker produces coffee that is as satisfying as that brewed by any pump-equipped espresso machine, as long as you can live without crema. The electric machine was bought to replace a regular stovetop Moka. Not that there was anything with the stovetop one; it was just a matter of convenience not to have to balance the stovetop one on the slender perches of the gas stove and making sure that the flame was just right. The electric model gives consistent, good results. Of course it is a plus that it can be brought on travels and works with international voltages. For added convenience, combine it with a countdown electric timer such as the Westek TM26DHB or the Century Mechanical Countdown Timer, both of which are available on Amazon as of this writing. The Westek timer, which I have, works great in this application. Once you have selected the desired time (10 min), this setting is retained for the next use. The timer is a cheap insurance against forgetting about the pot. It takes about 8 minutes to brew a pot so with the 10 minute setting the worst that can happen is that it is on for an extra minute or two. I just wish the electric Moka also came in a 1-cup version.

Makes great tasting coffee, but there's no auto off function. I've had it for 3 months and now it's broken. I think it overheated because it stayed on overnight. I'm glad a fire didn't start.

I'm espresso guy and travel a lot. I own the Bialetti espresso make for use at home on stove and is a best espresso maker (I've tried a lot of them). Electric one for travel seems as good choice for use when out of home in hotel or even friend house who does not have espresso machine or Starbucks close by. I took it for my trip next day after receiving it. I opened the box and surprise the electric cord in the box is European style and can't be connected to US electric outlet. Not big problem the cord can be replaced is not permanently attached to espresso maker, but for something sold in US for $85 you should expect to use it without extra investments. Otherwise the machine is fantastic. Preparing time is comparable to regular espresso maker (the one for use on stove). The coffee has the same taste. Does not take much space in your case. Give you access to espresso any time you want. Strongly recommended.

The stovetop Bialetti has a distinct and remarkable flavor that once becomes a part of your routine, is impossible to duplicate. Until my better half clued me into the fact that there is an electric version available, I suffered terrible coffee for years while away from home. As I write this, I am about 10K miles away from home and thoroughly enjoying the same taste experience I have at home from this amazing espresso maker. It works in about the same amount of time as would the traditional model. Build quality is great, and the size is perfect for a single serving. This has made my travels so much better, I can recommend this to anyone that either a) lacks a stove b) travels c) or would like to share a great gift to anyone who suffers a or b. Thanks Bialetti!

Hace muy buen café pero en realidad eso depende también del café y el agua que uses. Funciona fenomenal aunque es verdad que de vez en cuando me encuentro por algunos positos en el café, cosa que no me importa demasiado la verdad. Lo único que no me gusta es que la unión entre la base y la cafetera me parece un poco endeble pero funciona perfectamente. lo veo usado dos veces al día durante todo el confinamiento y no me ha dado ni un problema. Recomendable al 100%

It works pretty well and is convenient.

Maravillosa, si te gusta el café nada más despertar y estas de viaje, es la mejor compra que puedes hacer.

Nice crema, awesome functionality. Overall a 10/10 purchase

Ich benutze das Gerät seit einigen Wochen täglich im Büro, nachdem ich vorher ein kapselbasiertes Gerät gewohnt war. Die Elettrika ist dabei ideal, weil sie aus wenigen Teilen besteht, die leicht gereinigt werden können, und keine Heizplatte erforderlich ist. Ich nehme sie für das Wochenende auch mit nachhause. Als Zuleitung kann auch jedes normale Kaltgerätekabel verwendet werden. Der Kaffee schmeckt mir (und Kollegen) sehr gut. Wenn man die Maschine nach Anleitung befüllt, ergeben sich zwei gut gefüllte Espressotassen. Die Maschine wird selber beim Brühen recht heiß, sodass ggf. die zweite Tasse darin einige Minuten heiß bleibt und nicht gleich abkühlt. Die Brühzeit beträgt gefühlt 5 Minuten. Der Espresso schmeckt nicht sauer oder verbrannt, wobei das ggf. von der Sorte abhängt, habe bisher nur eine Sorte aus dem Discounter verwendet und probiere mich jetzt durch. Bei der Erstinbetriebnahme fiel mir auf, dass einige Teile (insbesondere die Verschraubung) fettig waren. Eine Reinigung mit Seifenlauge oder Spüli ist also ratsam. Ich habe dann 3 Ladungen "normalen" Kaffee durchlaufen lassen und das Ergebnis weggeschüttet. Der erste Espresso war dann ein echter Genuß. Ich möchte die Kanne nicht mehr missen, den Preis finde ich gerade noch akzeptabel.