Reddit reviews Bialetti Mini Express Stovetop espresso percolator, 2-Cup, Aluminum
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Easy to UseFits right on the stovetopProduces great tasting espressoReady in 4-5 minutesItalian quality and design
filling it with water that's already hot, and cooling the upper chamber with cold water before assembling it helps as well. basically keep the process as quick and the top as cool as possible.
really want to try this version that dispenses directly into cups for that reason, that should offer some degree of insulation.
oh and also clean your can from time to time (every week or so if used daily) by letting it brew with just water and no coffee, repeat once if necessary.
you can also try to adjust the coffee grounds, they are supposed to be more coarse than the coffee you use for drip coffee etc. also don't overstuff the coffee compartment, just lightly fill it and also account for volume increase of the grounds after heating.
following these tips will hopefully help you get better coffee out of your mokka can that are not bitter (overheated the top) or acidic (coffee not coarse enough, coffee overstuffed). however keep in mind that it always will taste stronger than drip, you won't big mild cans of coffee, but it's great if you like small full-bodies shots.
I have one of the Bialetti Mini Express and it works ok but have to be careful moving it off the stove since everything gets very hot and there is only a small plastic handle. I would recommend going with a standard Moka pot instead since they come in a variety of sizes and are less messy even though they do not look quite as cool.
here's a single one from GSI outdoors.
http://gsioutdoors.com/products/pdp/4_cup_stainless_mini_expresso
Bialetti makes one too, and i think it's just an attachment/replacement for the normal moka upper chamber. Not sure if they sell it separately though, I'll try and see.
EDIT: so the double is available on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Express-2-Cup-Stovetop-Percolator/dp/B000NJHN30/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1414690119&sr=1-7&keywords=double+bialetti
Unfortunately reviews seem mixed as to whether the two sides of the stem evenly distribute brewed coffee. The single stem from GSI would be my choice. I way prefer stainless steel over aluminum for a lot of reasons anyway.
EDIT 2: The gaskets for the GSI are, unfortunately, rubber not silicone. Why people still do this I have no idea
Other than a little shop in Bruges, I do not know.
Whup! Here you go.
Chanced upon this months ago when I was trying to buy a stovetop espresso maker! Check the Bialetti Mini Express out!
I was just in Italy and got three of the bialetti ones . They were super hard to find since I think they discontinued it in 2007 but we managed to get them for just 17 euros. If you get your technique down the espresso is decent.