If you need a quick and simple espresso fix and are on a tight budget, you may want to check out the VonShef 3-cup Moka pot. This Moka pot is sold at Amazon.com under the name ‘VonShef 3 cup Italian espresso coffee maker stove top macchinetta’. Macchinetta is another name for a Moka pot.
A 3-cup Moka pot can brew 3 espresso cups of coffee, three cups referring to three espresso cups, not the regular sized (12 fl oz) mugs. 1 espresso cup is equal to 60 ml (about 2 fl oz), so don’t be disappointed when your normal sized mug only gets filled to the half way mark.
What is espresso you may be wondering? Espresso, according to Dictionary.com is a strong coffee prepared by forcing steam or boiling water under pressure through ground dark-roast coffee beans.
For a step-by-step guide to brewing espresso with a Moka pot, please read our article How to Brew Espresso with a Moka Pot.
Here’s what we like about the VonShef 3-cup Moka pot:
- Affordable at $9.99 on Amazon.com
- Easy to use
- Easy to clean (use warm water and don’t use dishwashing detergent)
- Works the same way as the more expensive Moka pots
- Perfect size for one person
- Suitable for stove and electric stove tops
However, we noticed the following after using VonShef 3-cup Moka pot for over 5 times:
- The shiny aluminum had disappeared and the bottom chamber appeared to have discolored. We had used several other Moka pots that had the same problems as well
- The Moka pot handle cannot withstand high heat. Always have it on medium-low heat to prevent the Moka pot handle from melting
- Hand wash only
You can purchase Vonshef 3 cup Moka Pot for $9.99 at Amazon.com. It also comes in 6-cup and 9-cup capacities.
Have you used a moka pot to make espresso? What is your favorite?
