Zulay Moka Pot Espresso Stovetop Coffee Maker - Leak-Proof, Stainless Steel, Easy to Clean, Heat Resistant Handle & Knob - for Authentic Cuban & Italian Style Espresso - Makes 3 Espresso Cups - White

Difficult to rate the Zulay as coffee making is labor intensive but, coffee taste is exceptional Taste is comparable taste to my French press so that’s a plus. Some problems are: -no manual. Had it not been for YouTube it would have been much worse. -No guidance on how much coffee to add for brewing by strength etc. Be patient as it takes a while to brew on an electric stove. -no guidance on how to know when pot has completed brewing. Something about listening for a ‘gurgle’ to signal brew complete which I have listened for intently on various brews but have never heard. -cleaning/washing vessel is easy enough however, emptying grounds is a pain. -great appearance and seems well made. No noise in use. -arrived in a timely manner. -fair price.

Love it. I use a small burner and it's the perfect size for this pot with a plastic handle. It works great. And is perfect for 1 or 2 cups of espresso . I prefer this method vs having a large cumbersome appliance taking up my precious countertop real estate space. It was shipped quickly and was packaged great. If you are looking at a Moka pot this one is great.

Best Moka pot I have owned. Sturdy, especially the handle. Brews a great cup of coffee. I recommend paper filters that fit this pot, if you don't like ANY grounds in your cup. It is natural for a Moka pot to do that, but the filter will eliminate the problem.

I had purchased a 6 cup moka pot a few years ago while I was single and when I began a serious relationship I got my partner hooked on moka pot espresso. We are now married and i figured it was time to upgrade to a 12 cup moka pot so I wouldn't need to brew 2 pots for us to enjoy a cup of joe together when we choose to partake in a rich, flavorful, strong cup any day we choose. Its exactly what I was looking for and works just as it should and we also look forward to having this with us while camping as well. I honestly could've gotten a 9 cup moka pot and been happy with the outcome but I do not regret going for the 12 cup. PLEASE UNDERSTAND THIS IS A 12 ESPRESSO CUP MOKA POT (12 SHOT ESPRESSO), NOT A STANDARD CUP BREWER. We like the flavor of the 6 shots each in our home brew and this makes even Folgers taste better than a drip maker does BUT I highly recommend you find a moka ground coffee that you like or great a grinder and make your own from your favorite beans. We love Illy classico but have recently tried Cafe La Llava espresso and truly enjoy the flavor also. This is an amazing way to brew coffee and it's just the right amount of pretentiousness for us to feel upper crust. I only gave it 4 stars due to the obvious smell of machining oil which required washing it 3 times plus 2 dry runs of brewing water to remove the oil before I was able to use it. For the price and size it was well worth the effort. I will NEVER go back to a common campfire percolator coffee pot for camping nor will I use a "pour over" setup which is just a more in depth drip coffee method and more or less just putting lipstick on a pig and calling it a lady. I like my drip Brewer BUT I love my moka pot

The Zulay Classic Stovetop Espresso Maker has become an absolute game-changer in my morning routine, redefining the way I enjoy espresso and Cuban Coladas. This classic Italian-style 3 Espresso Cup Moka Pot has turned my kitchen into a mini coffee haven. The process of making espresso is not just a routine—it's a delightful ritual. The rich, strong flavors produced by this espresso maker have set a new standard for my coffee experience. One of the highlights is the ease of operation. It's straightforward and quick, allowing me to indulge in a flavorful cup of espresso without the fuss. The cleanup is equally hassle-free, making it a convenient choice for daily use. The gray/black color combination adds a touch of elegance to my kitchen, and the compact size makes it a practical addition to any countertop. It's not just a coffee maker; it's a stylish statement. As if the 3-cup capacity wasn't enough, the excitement of my espresso journey has me eagerly anticipating the purchase of a larger one from Zulay. The prospect of making even more delicious coffee has me counting down the days. In conclusion, the Zulay Classic Stovetop Espresso Maker has exceeded my expectations and set a new standard for the perfect cup of espresso. If you're a coffee enthusiast looking to elevate your brewing experience, this Moka Pot is a must-have. Five stars for flavor, simplicity, and the anticipation of expanding my Zulay collection!

Bottom line information: I've had this for 6 weeks, used daily, I had one problem with the gasket in-between the vessels that turned out to be a me problem, not a malfunction of the pot. I recommend this to anyone who is willing to keep their pot clean and not in a lazy mad rush to make coffee in the morning. If you would like to hear details: I purchased the 3 cup Moka Pot about six weeks ago and have used it nearly every day, sometimes two times a day. Finding the right amount a heat took some trial and error the first couple of days but once I found it I've been happy ever since. I have a gas stove with a small burner. Ideally you want to have a burner that does not have a wider circumference than the bottom of your pot. If you are in a mad rush every morning to make a pot of coffee or spoiled to the automatic brew of your conventional coffee maker this either may not be the process for you or make take some adjustment time. This is a process, I am often in a hurry on the mornings that I work so I grind coffee beans the night before. I do like to boil water in kettle first to get the water hot prior to putting in the bottom vessel as to not burn the coffee and it is done faster anyway. I not have a routine and know that my coffee is going to take about 10 min to brew once I get it on the stove but that is due to the amount of heat that I use. So I multi-task and it works fine but it is recommended that once it goes on the stove you stay close by to watch it, don't leave it completely unattended! This moka pot is a little small if I want more than one cup of coffee, so I've gotten in the habit of making an iced latte in the morning instead of a hot cup of coffee because it is summer in Texas and its too hot even in the mornings. However, I do plan on getting a bigger moka pot soon. I like strong coffee full of flavor and this moka pot does not disappoint! I've found that I am now spoiled to the flavor that this pot brings out. I've completely done away with my conventional maker which freed up a ton of space on my counter. I did a lot of research before purchasing this pot, I am very happy with my choice and plan on buying the same brand of the bigger pot. I also bought a manual coffee bean burr grinder that I love so I can control the size of my grind. For this pot I use a course grind that works great, something really fine would probably fall through the filter. Clean up is not a big deal to me. Once done I immediately unscrew the pieces and rinse out the top vessel, otherwise the sediment dries in there and makes it harder to clean. I also rinse the underside of the top vessel to clean off the remaining coffee grounds and ensure that there are no grounds under the gasket. It is possible to get the gasket out and clean it all thoroughly but I do not do that every time as I don't want to wear the gasket out or damage it by removing it often. I was lazy one morning and heard/felt a little crunch when I screwed the two pieces together and decided to make the coffee anyway and discovered that there was a coffee ground under the gasket which caused it to leak when it pressured up on the stove. That is the only time it's leaked, I just ensure that I cleaned it properly. By the time I drink my coffee it is cool enough to clean the bottom. Do not use soap! I dump the grounds out and rinse the filter under water, followed by rinsing the bottom vessel. I wipe all pieces down with a power towel as there will be a little coffee residue. I really do not have any complaints about this pot, it does take a little time and patience to get used to but now it is just my morning routine that is actually almost a therapeutic process. I love the flavor that I get. The coffee to me does not seem as hot as I would get out of a conventional pot so I just heat up my milk and creamer when I want it really hot, and use a frother to get it a little more creamy. So when I make it hot the frother helps in making more of a cappuccino depending on the amount of time I use the frother and how much air is added. I love iced lattes with this as the flavor goes a long way! I hope this helps someone out there.

This stove top espresso maker is very pretty but pretty doesn't equal good quality or efficient. I have a 6 cup Bialetti moka stove top espresso maker that is getting very old and I was looking to replace it, but didn't feel like I could afford to get another one (they're $56.90). This one was so much more economical and had so many good reviews I thought I'd order one. Don't waste your money. I got what I paid for. I've used it quite a bit, but the majority of the time it stops brewing long before all the water has been used up. I'm filling it with water and coffee grounds exactly the same way I do my Bialetti. I like to brew up a lot of espresso that I then keep chilled in my refrigerator. Today every time I used it I ended up with only about half the espresso as it should have brewed, with the last batch only being about a 10th of the water that was in the bottom half of the espresso maker. I didn't hear the bubbling/brewing noise I normally hear, when it's done, so it sat on the stove basically burning the tiny bit of espresso it had managed to brew. I'm done using this. It's going into the trash can. My husband has kindly ordered me another Bialetti.

This works fine enough, but it absolutely leaks like crazy - both while on the stove and while pouring the coffee into a cup. I've just accepted it's leaky and I have to do a little extra cleaning after using it. The color is cute!