Primula 6 Cup Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker, Stainless Steel (PES-4606)

Even though it has only been one day that I have had this, I feel confident in its build quality and am convinced that it is an excellent value at $23. I can tell the handle will not and is not meant to withstand any torque as a result of joining or dismantling the unit. It is meant to hold the unit, and allow pouring and that is it. The reservoir holds 8oz, no more on this 6 cup model. Do not put more than that in the reservoir or you may have problems such as leaks. It is the perfect amount for 2 cups with steamed or warmed/frothed milk. I used some old freezer beans for my first run, I was also using a new hand grinder so I am still getting used to the grind settings. It was a fine grind, I tamped lightly. The first pot smelled fantastic! but I dumped it down the drain and waited for things to cool down to clean things up and go again. This time with a french roast bean and a slightly more coarse grind but still fine. Assembled the halves being sure that there were no loose grinds to interfere with the 2 parts joining properly and put it on the heat. I preheated the water this time and it started brewing a little faster. It gives the same auditory signals that an electric espresso machine gives, the sputtering means it is about done and remove it from the heat when it is mostly silent. It was a fantastic cup of espresso, well cappuccino I suppose, just like I remember from my old machine. This type of coffee making takes some attention to detail and careful execution to be successful. It is not a set it and forget it kind of thing. You are committed to the process for about 12 minutes, depending on your heat source and barista skills. Of course once you have enjoyed your Java, you have to clean the unit and dry it for best results.I experienced no leaks, no surprises just a splendid cup of espresso. The unit is easy to clean, no soap just hot water and brush or cloth. maybe occasionally remove the silicone ring(takes a little effort) and give the filter a good cleaning especially if it ever gets left for extended periods after use. I use baking soda to remove any stains where coffee is involved.I will add any updated information as time goes by but for now I have full confidence in this product and recommend it to anyone who is looking for an economical way to make espresso that is full stainless steel. Seeing how things have changed in the last few years where old time quality has given way to new world garbage, it is refreshing to see that a quality item can still be had for a decent price amongst all the inferior options.

I purchased this Primula Stainless Steel coffee moka pot as a gift. Stainless Steel is much better health wise than aluminum moka pots. My son loves this one. High quality.

This is exactly what we needed! This little gem of an espresso maker works perfectly with easy clean up and the most important part, it's all stainless steel so it won't leach aluminum into your drinks or your body! IT is so easy to use. You fill the bottom with water, fill the removeable filter with espresso coffee like LavAzza which is awesome, and put it on the stove top for a few minutes, mine is a gas stove. It rinses clean in seconds and looks nice on the counter top for daily use. My son has made lattes with frothed milk and added syrups and a little whipped topping and says that it is as good as any he has purchased. I'm not much for sweetened drinks and I use only full fat cream, I use 2 oz full fat cream warmed and 3 oz espresso and it is fantastic! We couldn't be happier and from the reviews I read on counter top machines, this seems like the way to go. We have 4 coffee drinkers in the house so we use K-cups, a french press and now this. My poor old coffee pot sits unused unless we have a large gathering. Thank you for this quality Primula espresso maker!

It makes stovetop coffee just fine, and I do like that it is stainless steel rather than aluminum. My only complaint is that even with my rather infrequent use the handle is already coming a bit loose. It's still completely functional, but not as sturdy and well constructed as I would hope.Still, it's functional, easy to use, the coffee is decent (I'm still playing with different grinds, etc) and the price is good. Since I'm not making coffee every day this espresso maker works just fine for me.

I've had some sort of espresso maker for about 40 years. I started off with a cheap little aluminum stovetop item that provided great espresso. After years of great service, my wife gave me an electric espresso maker. I have suffered with that item for almost ten years. When it worked, it made great espresso. When the check valve had some aluminum corrosion products in it -- the water tank was aluminum -- or hard water deposits, it made great steam ... no espresso though. I was then forced to go through the vinegar cleaning process. That worked well enough for a while, but was a pain in the ... . Lately I had to run the vinegar cleaning solution through several times, then I'd get maybe one pot of espresso before the check valve became non-functional again. Time for an alternative. I never had any problems with my old stovetop unit, so I researched for a while and decided on the Primula 18/10 stainless steel unit..It arrived today and I was immediately impressed by its heft and construction. It's much heavier than I would have expected, and that's a good thing. It's also a beautiful item compared to the hexagonal aluminum alternatives -- nicely polished stainless steel and elegant proportions. the handle is covered in a silicone layer that makes picking up the unit from the stove a snap; no hot pads required. It is very precisely made ... the bottom threads into the top perfectly. Note that 18/10 is a high-quality stainless steel.How does it do making espresso? Perfectly. And. And, I'll never have to face vinegar fumes again. Eureka!!!