Imusa USA Aluminum Stovetop 6-cup Espresso Maker (B120-43V), Silver

This coffee maker is simple, reliable, and makes great espresso every time. It is well made, easy to use, and perfect for anyone who enjoys fresh coffee at home.

I'm drinking a mocha I made with this expresso coffeemaker as I type. It is delicious. I read the reviews before mine, but I wasn't worried about the handle issue since I have an electric stove. Handle has been totally fine, but just in case I do position the coffeemaker with the handle on the side of the burner, not directly over the heat. The first time I didn't screw the top on completely tight enough, so I got a few drips of water come out while boiling, but no big deal. Hasn't happened since then because I am screwing it on completely tight. I have been going to starbucks and other local coffeeshops almost daily to get mochas, and I know that is a super expensive habit. So, I am trying to break myself but I just can't seem to enjoy the plain coffee made with my french press. I am a cheap grad student, so I don't want to fork out tons of money, and I also wasn't sure I'd keep to my plan of making coffee instead of buying it. So, I forked out $10 for this guy from amazon, and 5-mochas-in-3-days later, this thing has already paid for itself a couple of times. I'm still perfecting it, but that is kind of nice to customize things exactly how I like them. I always hated mochas where the chocolate flavor came from a syrup instead of a powder. So, I first put some milk in a pot with some hot cocoa mix (Ghirardelli is delicious, but I've also used grocery store brand hot chocolate and it seems to suffice) and put it on the stove on low-medium heat. Now, get the coffee ready: some water a bit below the valve (I am only making for me, so the 6 cups is a little much...), put in the grounds container, and then some grounds till that's full. I even used the rest of my course ground coffee from the french press and it did fine... a little watery I guess, but it is hard to notice when you're so pleased with your first few mochas. Screw the top on tight and stick it on the stove on medium-high. Wait for the water to boil in the coffeemaker, and you can even lift the lid with the plastic topper to check if it is full. Make sure you're stirring your hot cocoa on the side. Both should be done around the same time. Espresso goes in the cup first, then the hot cocoa. I don't have a frother (yet) but it doesn't bother me much. Enjoy! EDIT 08/2011: I used this coffee maker so much, that I decided I'd upgrade myself to the bialetti version with the particular pot and frother for your milk ([ ... ]). Only, that wasn't fifty bucks back then... it was more like thirty. It is nicer for sure... thicker metal, deeper amount for the coffee grounds (means maybe stronger coffee... but you go through more coffee much more quickly). Seems like I went through the sealer o-ring faster on this cheaper one than on the name brand one, but really, other than that they're the same. If you're concerned about the handle situation, its the same with the Bialetti (also plastic). And for the milk frothing pot too for that matter. I ended up not even using the frother because it didn't do that great of a job (I ended up with froth for a bit, but after sitting it'd dissipate and I'd have the same thing as with a regular pot and no frothing). In the end, I like the bialetti one, and I'll use this one for camping where there is an open flame in case we do have troubles with a melting handle... but otherwise I'm not sure its worth forking out for more expensive stuff. This 10 dollar guy does just as good a job as far as I can tell!

I purchased this small espresso maker for home. It’s easy to use and clean. Only issue I have is it drips or leaks every time I pour my espresso. Like, it’s not a clean pour. It always leaks/drips when I pour it. I always have to wipe a good amount off.

I absolutely love this coffee maker! It makes the espresso more creamy and authentic to Columbian style coffee. The only thing I think could use some updating is how cheap the handle feels especially when it’s been warmed up making coffee on the stove and you go to unscrew it to clean it out it feels like the handle is going to break off. So I just let it cool down completely and rinse out only the top part where the coffee goes into after it’s brewed. When I can safely take the coffee maker apart I dump the grounds and still only rinse with water to season my pot. It makes the coffee taste even better over time. NO SOAP! I also do not like how sometimes the two parts are difficult to screw together like that part was made cheaply. Overall for the price is a very good coffee maker and I’m glad I ordered it!

It's make good coffee. I have purchased the more expensive name brand one and burned it twice, so I wanted to try a cheaper model. This one isn't as heavy as the name brand, but it works well and the coffee tastes the same. I've been using it for a few years and it still works great. I would buy it again and I would recommend it.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Coffee Maker This espresso maker is simple to use and makes rich, flavorful coffee in just a few minutes. It heats quickly, is lightweight, and perfect for everyday use. Great option for traditional homemade coffee lovers.

I love this little coffee pot. The coffe comes out extremely hot, which I love. The only issue is that I bought a six cup size and it only produces about six ounces. I'm not really into shots of Expresso, I just like strong coffee. I thought a six cup maker would make more than one small cup to drink. Maybe the nine, or twelve cup size will produce a ten ounce cup of coffee. The coffee taste great and it brews relatively quickly (about 3 minutes, or as quickly as, you can boil water). It's easy to cleanup and no filters to waste. I love everything about this coffee pot, but the misleading capacity. Enjoy! All the best... UPDATE 3/23/24 The more I use this pot, the more I like it. This pot takes time to 'break in', or 'season', as they say. At first, I was a little concerned about metallic taste and residue. The interior of the water reservoir, initially built up what looked like water impurity/calcification layer on the bottom, but that has disappeared. Maybe using distilled water would have prevented this, but I wasn't too concerned because I drink the water. Drying it after use may help too. Keep in mind, this isn't a 'clean' cup of coffee, but it's not 'chewy' either. Those of you who have had a cup of chewy coffee, know what I'm talking about. The coffee 'dust' seems to diminish with long-term use of this pot. Tip- don't fill water over the brass pressure release valve. Evidently, some people don't read instructions. Hopefully, that category will read this review. I don't put the pot in the dishwasher, or use any type of soap. I dump out the used grounds (great for house plants, or veg gardens) and wipe everything thoroughly. Part of the problem with the water reservoir may have been leaving droplets in it between use. Cleaning and drying everything thoroughly makes this pot better after every use. This coffee is as hot as it could possibly be, being made from steam, but it doesn't burn, because the finished coffee is in it's own compartment, away from the direct heat source. The simplicity of this system could not be any better. There's no electricity, switches, wires, buttons, tubes, possibility for leaks, etc. You put water and coffee grounds in it, boil and it gives you a fresh, strong, steaming hot, cup of coffee. No way it could be easier, space saving, or more efficient. The best part and the point of this update, is the coffee taste better with use, over time. Don't give up on this pot initially. It definitely takes time to break in. Every batch tastes better than the last. ☕ 6/16/24 update I mentioned in an earlier part of this review that the brew was not very clean, ie. particles of coffee grounds moves to the drinking pot, in the stream, during the cooking process. This phenomenon gets better over time. I reiterate, all I do to clean is wipe out the coffee pot with a cloth. I think over time, the little holes build up a bit of coffee residue and the holes become smaller, filtering the steam at a higher level. This little pot makes the best coffee I have ever made.

I like this pot. There are one or two issues with it but given the price point, I still give it a 4. It is a pretty well built piece of equipment. Not steel but cast aluminum. Which is why it is so cheap I am assuming. Although it is aluminum, it heats well and is strong. Again, it is not sheet aluminum but cast. So it is thicker. The threading which joins the two halves together is a bit rough. I am not familiar with the process of manufacturing something like this but I assume the threads are created on a lathe. With use I am sure the threads will smooth out. But for now it is a bit fiddly getting them to line up and when you do, it squeaks loudly from the rubbing. Maybe I will apply some graphite powder or a food safe oil to help it along. This issue is no big deal breaker and it does not affect function. However, what does affect function is the leaking. The seam leaks when I pour. Right where the two halves come together. I've tried a little silicone lube on the gasket and that didn't work. You know how sometimes you need to keep a rubber gasket greased to prevent it from drying out and to help the seal? That was my thinking. But it didn't work. I am not sure what to do about this problem. Maybe as the threads smooth out and naturally wear in, the leaking will stop. Maybe it will get worse. That being said, the coffee this thing makes is delicious. I use a dark espresso from New England Coffee Roasters. Fill the basket to the top, about 4 tbsp. Level it off and brew. It took me about 6 minutes on medium high heat to full brew. Split into two mugs with 1 tsp of sugar each. Such a smooth cup of coffee. I've used percolators before and didn't like them. The coffee always burns. That wasn't the case with this. I am guessing since the coffee separates from the heat once it reaches the top vessel, it solves that issue. It can only get so hot after all and when it does it moves upward away from the heat. I am coming from an espresso machine. I have limited counter space and ditched my espresso machine for this. Is this as good as espresso? I would say, possibly. They are two different types of coffee after all. You don't get that delicious crema with a moka pot. Is an espresso snob (I used to be) going to like this as much as their espresso machine? No. They need to justify spending $1000+ on their equipment. Have you seen those guys on the espresso sub reddit? It's an espresso circle jerk I went to espresso over drip coffee because I like dark, strong, toasty coffees. I've never found a drip coffee that did it for me. My espresso machine was very inexpensive. $200. And it made a fine drink. I honestly believe that a moka pot comes really close to an espresso. At least as far as smoothness and having a strong flavor. I mean I am no coffee scholar. Just as a normal coffee drinker who needs something better than a drip coffee (opinion) I would never go back to an espresso machine or drip. I've tried it all. French press, pour over, Aeropress, drip, espresso and even Keurig. A moka pot is a great setup for me. Coffee is very subjective though. And all it takes is too much grounds or a poor grind or too much heat and you end up with a bitter cup. I can nail a great cup consistently with a moka pot. And a cuban style preparation is the bomb. I would caution against lifting the lid while the pot is on the heat and actively boiling. It makes a mess and you could possibly burn yourself. Remove it from the heat for about six seconds first if you must look inside. Which you sometimes need to do. Learn from my mistake. And they aren't joking about moving the pot to the edge of the burner with the handle hanging away from the heat. It gets wicked hot. And you risk melting it. But it won't be a problem if you just get in that habit. I use my smallest burner. Which is something you should do anyhow. Don't use a burner that is too big for your pot. I would also caution against leaving the coffee or the grounds inside for too long. All it takes is a couple hours and the acid could weird up the aluminum. You probably wouldn't have to worry about this with steel but you do with aluminum. When you pour all of your drink just knock the grounds into the trash and rinse everything quickly. This thing is easy to clean and the grounds come out nicely with a sharp knock on the trash can. I really like this pot and depending on the leaking issue, I don't foresee having to upgrade to anything expensive. Such a good deal for such a great cup of coffee. One of my better purchases.

Está increíble, me gustó el shot de café para mi capuchino, en conjunto con el stovetop steamer de Bellman es el mejor gasto hormiga que pude haber hecho, es muy mini literalmente un shot, pero queda increíble

Excelente e o café fica delicioso! Não fico sem

Fue un pedido bien rápido , y llegò en perfecto estado ,un buen producto lo recomiendo 💯porciento.....

Good, but needs an induction stove adapter.

Found the coffee maker to be of very poor quality. It weighs about half of a similar one that I have. I have used my earlier coffee-maker for twenty years and will be happy if this lasts for even two. Not the right brand for anyone looking out for such a product.