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Stovetop Espresso Makers

Page Contents:
-Porcelain-Top
-Traditional Aluminum
-Vespress Stainless
-Vev Klassica Stainless
-Kontessa Stainless
-Bialetti Brikka
-Bialetti Mukka Express
-2 Spout Espresso Makers
-Via Veneto/Bellman Espresso/Cappuccino
-Replacement Gaskets
-Aluminum Macchinetta Filter Plates
-Aluminum Macchinetta Funnel Filters
-Aluminum Macchinetta Adjustable Funnel Filters
-Aluminum Macchinetta Overpressure Plug

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The stovetop espresso maker, also known as "macchinetta", is still the most popular way of making espresso at home.

It works by creating pressure through heat to force water through finely ground coffee and into a serving chamber.

How much is 1 cup? A traditional espresso is about 1.5 ounces. A 6-cup espresso maker would thus make approximately 9 oz. of that delicious liquid. Though espresso cups may hold 3 to 4 oz., it is customary to only partly fill the cup.

Become familiar with the parts of your macchinetta. Take it apart and examine how each part fits in place before you wash and use it the first time.

How to make espresso in a macchinetta:

Fill the bottom chamber with cold water up to the steam release valve (overpressure plug).
Insert the funnel filter (cone) and fill it with espresso-ground coffee, smoothing it without tamping.
Make sure the flat round filter plate and the rubber gasket are in place underneath the central column of the upper part of the macchinetta.
Screw the top on, but not too hard.
Put it on the stovetop with enough heat to cover the bottom, but not so that it heats the handle.
When you hear the macchinetta gurgling, remove it from the heat and allow it to sit for 30 seconds.
Use a spoon to stir the coffee, then serve.

macchinetta espresso The Overpressure Plug (emergency steam release valve) is a safety mechanism that will open a way for the steam to escape if it can't go through tamped coffee grounds. It usually lasts the life of the pot. To help insure this, do not tamp the coffee grounds. Smooth the coffee, instead, then lightly knock the filter funnel downwards on a counter to help evenly distribute the grounds.

Metal handles and surfaces get hot, so use a pot holder when handling a macchinetta. Close supervision is necessary when using a macchinetta, especially when children are near.

Keep the heat source low and under the pot to help prevent discoloration and damage to the handle and other parts. Over time, some discoloration of the metal is to be expected due to the repetitive heating and to the natural effects from your water supply. Some heat spots (bluing) can be cleaned using silver polish on the stainless steel macchinetta. On a smaller macchinetta, just keep the handle away from the heat source, even if the macchinetta is not perfectly centered on the heat. The use of a diffuser will keep the heat lower, though it will take a bit longer for the macchinetta to heat.

Especially made to keep the smaller espresso makers stable on your stovetop burners, this cast iron trivet fits over any size grate.

To maintain the macchinetta in good condition, wash all the parts with hot sudsy water, and rinse thoroughly. Before first use, and regularly (though not necessarily every time), also remove and wash the rubber gasket and round flat filter plate. Use a dull knife point, or small screwdriver, to remove the gasket, and to get to the filter plate. When the gasket dries or cracks, replace it. A telltale sign of a needed replacement gasket will be that some steam will begin to escape from the screw threads between the top and bottom pieces of your macchinetta.

Occasionally scour the inside of the macchinetta to remove mineral deposits. Or soak with a solution of equal parts white vinegar and water, then rinse thoroughly.

Gaskets are likely to last at least a year if they are cleaned on a regular basis. Keep a note of the name of the manufacturer of the espresso maker, its model name and size; this will help in obtaining replacement gaskets. If you can't find a replacement, get a sheet of rubber in a similar thickness (from your local hardware or plumbing supply store), and use the old gasket to cut out a template on the sheet of rubber.

	Caffettiera Van Gogh, Porcelain Espresso Maker, 6 Cup $64.99 #5133	8" high, 4-1/2" round top, 6-1/2" spout to handle, Porcelain top, 18/10 stainless steel bottom, Works on induction cooktops Italy
	Caffettiera De Longpre, Porcelain Espresso Maker, 4 Cup $59.99 #5134	7" high, 4" round top, 6" spout to handle, Porcelain top, 18/10 stainless steel bottom, Also for use on most induction cooktops (may have too small a base to be recognized by induction cooktop sensors) Italy

	1 Cup Traditional Aluminum Macchinetta $13.99 #7131	Makes 1 demitasse, 5" tall overall Aluminum alloy Italy
	3 Cup Traditional Aluminum Macchinetta $16.99 #7132	Makes 3 demitasses, 6.25" tall overall Aluminum alloy Italy
	6 Cup Traditional Aluminum Macchinetta $19.99 #7133	Makes 6 demitasses, 8" tall overall Aluminum alloy Italy
	9 Cup Traditional Aluminum Macchinetta $27.99 #7134	Makes 9 demitasses, 9.25" tall overall Aluminum alloy Italy
	12 Cup Traditional Aluminum Macchinetta $39.99 #7135	Makes 20 oz (1.67 oz per cup), 11" tall overall Aluminum alloy Italy
	1 Cup Bialetti Moka Express $19.99 #9869	Makes 1 demitasse, 5-1/4" high overall, 2-1/2" base, Aluminum with plastic handles Italy
	3 Cup Bialetti Moka Express $21.99 #9870	Makes 3 demitasses, 6-1/4" high overall, 3-1/4" base, Aluminum with plastic handles Italy
	6 Cup Bialetti Moka Express $24.99 #9871	Makes 9 oz (1.5 oz per cup), 8-1/4"high overall, 4" base, Aluminum with plastic handles Italy

	1 Cup Vespress Stainless Stovetop Espresso Maker $31.99 #1327	Makes 1.5 oz., 5" tall overall, Heat resistant handle, Stainless steel body, Also for use on most induction cooktops (may have too small a base to be recognized by induction cooktop sensors) Italy
	3 Cup Vespress Stainless Stovetop Espresso Maker $44.99 #1328	Makes 3 demitasses, 6.5" tall overall Heat resistant handle, Stainless steel body, Also for use on most induction cooktops (may have too small a base to be recognized by induction cooktop sensors) Italy
	6 Cup Vespress Stainless Stovetop Espresso Maker $52.99 #1329	Makes 6 demitasses, 8" tall overall Heat resistant handle, Stainless steel body, Also for use on induction cooktops Italy
	14 Cup Vespress Stainless Stovetop Espresso Maker $77.99 #1330	Makes 21.75 oz, 10.25" tall overall Heat resistant handle, Stainless steel body, Also for use on induction cooktops Italy
	12 Cup Vev Vigano Klassica Stovetop Espresso Maker $99.99 #1336 Limited supply available	Makes 20 oz., 10-1/2" high overall, 5-1/4" wide base, 18/10 stainless steel, Extra gasket included, Also for use on induction cooktops Italy
	2 Cup Kontessa Oro Stainless Stovetop Espresso Maker $54.99 #6996	Makes 2 demitasses, 7" high overall, Brass handle and knobs, Stainless steel body, Also for use on most induction cooktops (may have too small a base to be recognized by induction cooktop sensors) Italy
	4 Cup Kontessa Oro Stainless Stovetop Espresso Maker $64.99 #6997	Makes 4 demitasses, 8.25" tall overall Brass handle and knobs, Stainless steel body, Also for use on most induction cooktops (may have too small a base to be recognized by induction cooktop sensors) Italy
	6 Cup Kontessa Oro Stainless Stovetop Espresso Maker $77.99 #7453	Makes 6 demitasses, 9.5" tall overall Brass handle and knobs, Stainless steel body, Also for use on induction cooktops Italy
	12 Cup Kontessa Oro Stainless Stovetop Espresso Maker $99.99 #7452	Makes 14 oz (1.16 oz per cup), 11" high overall, Brass handle and knob, Stainless steel body, Also for use on induction cooktops Italy

	Bialetti Brikka Espresso Maker, 4 Cup $59.99 #9993	Makes 4 espresso cups, 8-1/4" high, 4" diameter base, Cast aluminum body, Acrylic and plastic lid and handle, Stainless basket, Brass weighted spritzer makes crema Italy
	Bialetti Mukka Express Cappuccino Maker, 2 Cup $89.99 #9994	Makes 2 cups of cappuccino, 8" high, 5" diameter base, Cast aluminum body, Enameled exterior, Acrylic and plastic handles, Brass weighted spritzer, Stainless basket and filter, Basically, fill bottom with water, and filter with ground coffee; screw on top, add milk to level indicated, and press down on top button Italy (Manual - PDF 3.94MB)

	Birba Single Spout Stovetop Espresso Maker Set, Red Handle $34.99 #16369	6-1/4" overall height, 2-1/2" round base, Includes cup and saucer, 18/10 stainless steel Italy - Place the cups under the spouts before turning on the burner. - Concentrate the flame to fit under the unit, and not up the sides. - When the coffee starts dispensing into the cups, lower the heat to minimum in order to obtain a slow and perfect distribution of coffee. - And remember that metal parts get hot, so handle carefully.
	2 Spout Stovetop Espresso Maker $29.99 #1231 Currently unavailable	6" tall, 5.75" wide, 3" deep, Stainless steel body, Can be used on induction cooktops Italy

	Bellman Stovetop Espresso & Cappuccino Maker CX-25 $69.99 #16358	7.5" tall, 4.25" base, Makes 3, 6 or 9 demitasses, Frothing arm for cappuccino, Stainless body, Aluminum baskets, Heat resistant plastic handles Taiwan (Parts List & Instructions)
(photo coming shortly; same as above, except with round gauge)	Bellman Stovetop Espresso & Cappuccino Maker with Pressure Gauge CX-25P $119.99 #16690	7.5" tall, 4.25" base, Pressure gauge measures up to 5 Bar pressure, with green indicator at the optimal pressure, between 1 and 2, Makes 3, 6 or 9 demitasses, Frothing arm for cappuccino, Stainless body, Aluminum baskets, Heat resistant plastic handles Taiwan (Parts List & Instructions)
	Atomic Stovetop Espresso & Cappuccino Maker Currently unavailable	This beautifully designed espresso and cappuccino maker (pronounced ah-toh-MEEK), from the middle of the last century, may be coming back. View the Atomic Instructions (PDF - 16KB), which we translated from Italian to English in the 1960's.

	1 Cup Replacement Gasket For Aluminum Macchinetta $1.99 #11375	51 mm. outside diameter (2") 6 mm. wide (1/4") Set of 4
	3 Cup Replacement Gasket For Aluminum Macchinetta $1.99 #11376	64 mm. (2-1/2") 8 mm. wide (5/16") Set of 4
	6 Cup Replacement Gasket For Aluminum Macchinetta $2.49 #11377	70 mm. (2-3/4") 9 mm. wide (3/8") Set of 4
	9 Cup Replacement Gasket For Aluminum Macchinetta $2.49 #11378	82 mm. (3-1/4") 9 mm. wide (3/8") Set of 3
	12 Cup Replacement Gasket For Aluminum Macchinetta $1.99 #11381	90 mm. (3-9/16") 8 mm. wide (5/16") Set of 2
	Replacement Gasket for 1-Cup Vespress & 2-Cup Kontessa $0.99 #9851	2" outside diameter 1/4" wide
	Replacement Gasket for 3-Cup Vespress & 4-Cup Kontessa $0.99 #9852	2-9/16" outside diameter 1/4" wide
	Replacement Gasket for 6-Cup Vespress & Kontessa $0.99 #7449	2-31/32" outside diameter 3/8" wide
	Replacement Gasket for 12/14-Cup Kontessa $0.99 #9854	3-9/16" outside diameter 5/16" wide
	Replacement Gasket for San Remo	See: Cogen & San Remo Gasket

	Filter Plate for Aluminum Macchinetta, 1 Cup $1.99 #12824
	Filter Plate for Aluminum Macchinetta, 3 Cup $1.99 #12825
	Filter Plate for Aluminum Macchinetta, 6 Cup $1.99 #12850
	Filter Plate for Aluminum Macchinetta, 9 Cup $1.99 #12821
	Filter Plate for Aluminum Macchinetta, 12 Cup $1.99 #12823

	Funnel Filter for Aluminum Macchinetta, 1 Cup $2.99 #16350
	Funnel Filter for Aluminum Macchinetta, 3 Cup $2.99 #16351
	Funnel Filter for Aluminum Macchinetta, 6 Cup $2.99 #16352
	Funnel Filter for Aluminum Macchinetta, 9 Cup $2.99 #16349 Temporarily unavailable
	Funnel Filter for Bialetti Aluminum Macchinetta, 9 Cup $2.99 #16340	2-1/8" long stem
	Funnel Filter for Aluminum Macchinetta, 12 Cup $2.99 #16348

Full position Diminished position	Adjustable 3/1 Funnel Filter $3.99 #121016	Fits the 3-cup aluminum macchinetta only, Makes 3 cups or 1 cup, Aluminum Italy - Use in place of the regular funnel filter, to make either the full or diminished quantity indicated, - The tube depth adjusts with the height of the filter screen, and automatically pulls up the right amount of water from a properly filled macchinetta
Full position Diminished position	Adjustable 6/3 Funnel Filter $4.99 #121017	Fits the 6-cup aluminum macchinetta only, Makes 6 cups or 3 cups, Aluminum Italy - Use in place of the regular funnel filter, to make either the full or diminished quantity indicated, - The tube depth adjusts with the height of the filter screen, and automatically pulls up the right amount of water from a properly filled macchinetta

	Overpressure Plug $3.99 #1294	For aluminum macchinetta, Fits all sizes
	Overpressure Plug, Large $4.99 #1296	For stainless steel macchinetta, Match to existing plug