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I HATE overcooked coffee (which is one reason I like espresso so much - it never gets close to the heating element) and I bought this hoping I wouldn't have to stand around to turn it off, like I do with my stove-top espresso maker. I like this espresso maker very much and have one at home and one at work. But it doesn't shut itself off, so I do have to stick around. I've been using it for about a month and can report that the coffee is very, very good and the unit is easy to clean. The only complaint I have is that it doesn't shut itself off when the coffee is ready. A very nice surprise is that, so long as the unit is in place on the base, you can set the button to "on" and it stays set, even if unplugged. This means (I hope) that I can plug it into a timer (once I make it over to Lowe's to buy one) so that the coffee is ready when I wake up.
When the transparent plastic top breaks (and with constant use, it will) you can simply replace it with a more sturdy top from a Bialetti 6-cup stove-top model like this: Bialetti Moka Express 6-Cup Stovetop Percolator. Don't throw it all away. No need to buy an entire new one. I dislike the build in redundancy of some modern products, so I'm glad to be able to share this tip.
ITALIAN COFFEE IN THE BEST ITALIAN TRADITIONAL WAY. EASY TO USE AS THE TRADITIONAL MOKA MAKERS WITHOUT WORRYING FOR TURNING OFF THE FLAME OF THE KITCHEN. A VERY PRACTICAL COFFEMAKER. COFFEE NEVER TASTE SO GOOD.
Very nice, makes great espresso type drink using a realtively easy process with no need to purchase special coffee. However, a recent splurge on Kona Peabody proved to be especially delightful when brewed in the Alicia Moka Espresso Coffee Maker.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00009W5F0/ref=cm_cr_rev_prod_titleThe traditional stove top espresso maker with a twist. While living in Morocco, I used the non-electric version of the espresso maker for years and have not been able to duplicate the flavor since I have been back in the States. The DeLonghi Alicia has taken me back to the smells and flavors of a country that I served and absolutely adore without the hassle of standing over a stove. A more convenient product, I could not imagine.
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