Bialetti Brikka Aluminium Stovetop Coffee Maker 4 Cup (180ml): Italian Made (New Brikka 2020) ; Moka Pot, The only Coffee Maker Capable of producing The Cream of The Espresso 4 Cups

This is my second Bialetti moka pot. I have another 4-cup which is of older variety. Though this one claims to produce thicker coffee with good crema with higher pressure, in practice there's not much difference with the older models. On the contrary, coffee will start boiling and overflowing unless one switches off the heat source on time, i.e., right at the moment when crema covers the entire surface of the liquid. Having said that, the extraction it produces is thicker than the older models, but that's it. Crema is temporary and vanishes as soon as one pours the coffee in the cups. But yes, I enjoy it. :-)Update: Having used this for a pretty long time, I must update my earlier review. Now that I have learnt to use this one, I admit this moka pot produces thicker coffee and brilliant crema. The trick is to fill the water just below the safety valve and fill the coffee filter to the brim but not tightly. Do not forget to switch off the heat source once the coffee level reaches just below the nozzle and do use a proper grind. I am sure you all will enjoy the coffee produced this moka pot.

Product is very good. If you want a portable less expensive but cafe like coffee be it espresso shot or cappuccino ( additional milk frother required) go for it. Simply superb. Cleaning precautions to be taken religiously to get your perfect cuppa. Aftersale service is very good. I had a issue with my first device and asked for a exchange and immediately replaced. Make your home a cafe with bialetti moka pot. One small suggestion go for smallest one 2-3 cups if you are tying for first time. You can buy bigger one if required later.

First time brew, got really excited when the coffee started coming out. Was a bit worried because somehow the bottom pot where you store water won't lock with the top completely. But then, it's ok. Just remember to switch off the stove the moment you see coffee pouring in, before the sputtering sound ofcourse.Good upgrade from drip coffee maker.

The Bialetti Brikka is a reliable tool for making good coffee with crema. It took me a couple of tries to get started. The time it takes to brew is just apt to heat and froth milk. Overall a warm cup of joe takes ~7 minutes.

First I got a defective piece which had a hole in the bottom and leaked when heated.Second, in this new version, the knob displayed in brochure by company is totally different from what is actually shipped. I contacted the authorized sellers in India and they said that they know and can't do anything as that is how the company changed the product after marketing.Anyway, After using it for a few weeks and with multiple types of commonly available filter and Mokapot specific ground coffee, I couldnt see any special crema production. There is some production but most of it disappears while you pour.Unless you are a extremely knowledgeable coffee lover, skip this and the regular Mokapot and save a few bucks.

Very convenient to use / the only thing is after the first use if you want to make second cup it gets difficult to remove the coffee holder as it gets very hot

I wasn't expecting such a good coffee ou of this machine. A real evolution from the traditional Bialetti design.

Overall it's good, however the crema is hit or miss. Could have gone with the cheaper one.