Stovetop Moka Espresso Maker

I’ve had this for a year, and I LOVE it. After learning a few tricks, it makes consistently great coffee and I’m glad I bought it. One half star off for one small but fussy design flaw, but I figured out how to deal with that. I absolutely recommend this Moka pot, even with the flaw. I had a traditional aluminum moka pot that I dropped and bent the threads on. I knew if I got another I wanted stainless steel so I could put it in the dishwasher (and because aluminum is problematic anyway), and I chose this one because of the glass - I could never tell when the aluminum one was close to done or not. Pros- Very easy to clean, class is borosilicate and very strong, handle doesn’t get hot, coffee is consistent and great now that I’ve figured it out. I love watching it brew through the glass. I’m not worried about ruining the threads if I accidentally start to cross thread, it’s very sturdy. Cons- Only one. The handle becomes loose at the top and pops off the edge of the glass, and becomes wigglier with time. Turns out there’s a screw on the underside of the handle you can loosen, put it all back together and tighten again. It still pops off the glass but it doesn’t wiggle or feel like it’s going to fall apart. Once I figured this out, I was really happy. For a while I was afraid to pick it up full of blazing hot coffee. I’m not sure how they would fix this, so I’ve chosen to live with it. Perfection can be elusive! Tips: Definitely use fine/espresso grind, fresh if you can. Don’t tamp down the grounds in the basket at all, maybe a few taps at most. Don’t leave a hump, level off to flat. It brews REALLY FAST if you put boiling water in (use a towel to hold the bottom while you tighten the tip, it’s very hot). Like really fast, under a minute. The coffee is very strong, nearly espresso level. I mix it 1:1 with steamed milk to make two 10oz cups of coffee, or else pour it over ice and add milk for a nice strong cold coffee.

This is my first time trying this type of coffee pot. I am more than impressed with the brew and taste it brings out in the coffee! It’s easy to use and easy to clean. And I get a perfect cup of coffee with each use. I brew my coffee for iced coffee and it’s as good as an espresso machine brew! Definitely recommended!

Several reviews stated that this product would not work with an induction stove top. The pot passed the magnet test (magnet must stick to the bottom to be induction ready) so I gave it a try. I have a Frigidaire Gallery Induction oven/range and I have now made several batches of espresso with my new Coffee Gator Moka Pot. Note, the induction top must have a small induction coil or the pot may not be recognized by the stove top. Mine has two normal size, one giant size and one small. The small one is perfect for the Moka Pot. You need to start with hot water (same for all Moka Pots) and because the induction area is kind of small you need to set the cook top to a slightly higher setting (7 out of 10) instead of medium. I was able to make a full pot of espresso in a reasonable amount of time and it did not burn. I roast my own coffee and I look forward to trying this with an espresso blend, my LaVazza espresso didn't make much of a crema. The construction of the pot is very good. I had no problems getting it to seal at the midpoint, and clean up is not as easy as an Aeropress, but about the same as a french press. It will not be my daily coffee method, but I look forward to years of use when I want an espresso for Americano or a milk drink (cappuccino, flat white, etc). If you have an induction range that won't recognize this pot, there are hob adaptors (induction plates) that can be placed between the induction top and the pot. I have one but didn't need it. Overall, I recommend this as a capable, sturdy Moka pot, especially at the price I paid. It is well constructed and the handle is firmly attached. Be careful when cleaning or you could scrape off the exterior paint. Mine is holding up fine. The metal cups it comes with are nice but too small for anything except espresso, but that is kind of the point isn't it? A good pot at a good price. Well done Coffee Gator!

Overall this is a good moka pot. I chose it because it was stainless steel and the glass allows you to know when coffee is ready. The 6 cup would have been too small so got the 9 cup. Its quite heavy and you have to be careful when cleaning as the glass can break. In other reviews I saw that the handle broke off because it is only held on by a very small screw underneath. I think it may be because some people hold on to the handle to tighten it onto the base and it puts sideways pressure on the handle. So far am happy with this purchase.

Really good strong coffee. Easy to use. Glass is great and makes it easy to see progress.

I will give 5 stars because the material seems perfect for me. It felt sturdy enough when it arrived, we bought this moka pot because we are trying to have as little hormone disrupters as possible for our family. So when it arrived it was great; last 2 pictures where before the 9cup moka pot lid fell of. I wanted to make the review because I had ordered a different brand of the same material and it didn’t felt sturdy enough, didn’t matter how tight I closed it the coffee got all over the place, it was a mess. I found this brand, decided I was gonna risk and ordered 2 different sizes and honestly I love my moka pots. But I don’t know if it was heat, the 9cup moka pot lid fell and when I checked it was a little screw that it has and where is holding the piece entirely together. I took pictures but I don’t think you can appreciate clearly. I will try customer service and see how can they help if they are willing to do so. I will update accordingly. It works perfect, it brews my coffee exactly as I love, I have 4cups and 9cup and both I adore.

Coffee that it brews is wonderful, hot and full bodied. The glass shows you exactly when to take it off the heat. However, it has very sharp inner edges when unscrewing and cleaning out the used grounds, be careful not to cut your fingers against the rim. The entire handle and lid part came off after a dozen uses. It was only was weakly held by three or four tiny dots of solder. I was very disappointed there was no good way to reattach that piece.

I’ve owned three or four moka pots over the years, and this one is by far the best. The glass top is such a great feature — you can see the coffee brewing, which makes the process feel more precise and elevated. It feels sturdy and well-constructed, not flimsy like some others I’ve tried. It seals properly and brews consistently smooth, rich stovetop espresso. The flavor is bold without tasting burnt, and it heats evenly. If you love stovetop espresso, this is absolutely worth it. Beautiful design, easy to use, and truly the best one I’ve owned. Five stars.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute Empfehlung – schneller Genuss, großartiger Kaffee, top Qualität! Der Coffee Gator Espressokocher hat mich komplett überzeugt. Die Zubereitung geht unglaublich schnell, sodass man selbst morgens in Eile ohne Stress einen perfekten Espresso bekommt. Der Kaffee wird aromatisch, kräftig und richtig lecker – genau so, wie man es von italienischem Espresso erwartet. Besonders beeindruckt hat mich die hochwertige Verarbeitung aus Edelstahl und Klarglas. Alles fühlt sich robust, sauber verarbeitet und langlebig an. Durch das Glas kann man sogar beobachten, wie der Espresso hochsteigt – ein kleines Highlight für jeden Kaffeeliebhaber. Für mich ist dieser Espressokocher eine klare Kaufempfehlung: schnell, lecker und qualitativ absolut überzeugend.

Good quality and condition great price for the Stovetop Expresso maker great purchase, Thanks Barry

Compré esta cafetera italiana porque en casa somos muy cafeteros y quería una opción sencilla para preparar un café con más sabor y aroma ☕. Después de varios usos, la Coffee Gator me ha dejado muy buenas sensaciones. El café sale intenso y con ese toque clásico de las cafeteras Moka tradicionales. Además, la construcción se nota resistente y el diseño tiene buenos acabados. La limpieza también resulta bastante fácil, algo importante para usarla a diario. ✅ Café con muy buen sabor y aroma ✅ Materiales sólidos y diseño elegante ✅ Fácil de usar y limpiar ⚠️ Hay que cogerle el punto a la cantidad de café y al fuego para sacar el mejor resultado. En general, me parece una cafetera muy recomendable para quienes disfrutan del café estilo italiano en casa 😊 Gracias por leer mi opinión.

Makes wonderful coffee, but it leaks a bit. Perhaps a bad seal.

Molto funzionale. Ottimo caffè’