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1. Italophilia Says:
   January 7th, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Perfect espresso
   Rating:5 out of 5 stars
   I have given this as gifts and everyone likes how simple it is to use. Makes fantastic tasting espresso, and it’s QUICK. I have a Mukka, which makes espresso with a burnt taste. I have cleaned it many times with no improvement, so I got this brand instead. Simple to clean, perfect espresso every time!!

2. Acontius Says:
   January 20th, 2010 at 12:00 am

   Espresso heaven, medium or large
   Rating:5 out of 5 stars
   Except for size, this is identical to the larger, 6 cup model (and this review also appears on that page).

   A fantastic stainless steel espresso maker. Looks very nice on the stove (says my wife), and is well built. The threads are large and very smooth, and the handle is fantastic. (We place the pot on the edge of our electric burner, so the handle never gets hot anyway, but it is just the right size and very sturdy, kind of like a matte end Faberware pot handle).

   Mine didn’t come with directions, but Cuban friends taught me how to use it. I also found brilliant directions quickly searching on the Web.

   I have a trick for getting rid of the odor of a new gasket. First, follow the advice on the tiny “recommendations” tag to brew several batches not for drinking (I reused the same grounds a couple of times). Then, mix a 1:2 solution of baking soda to water, just enough to submerge the gasket. Let the gasket sit in the solution overnight, and in the morning, you are ready to go!

   For distress free brewing, make sure their aren’t any coffee grounds or water droplets in the threads, and tighten securely.

   We delight in either Pilon or Bustelo, affordable and simple to find at supermarkets, and we look forward to trying some espresso beans to grind at home.

   My wife and I are typical coffee enthusiasts, so the six-cup size is just right for two large cortaditos in the morning. Also works out when we have a guest or two over who want straight espresso. (We bought the small set of four white BIA Cordon Bleu espresso cups with this.)

   Liked this and the cups so much we sent the 4-cup (otherwise identical) model and the cups to friends as a housewarming gift.

   Tip: To easily twist off the base after brewing, pour your coffee out quickly, then run cool water over the base and seal area until the base is cool to the touch. Effortless removal this way. (And not too hard just letting it cool by itself.)

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