GROSCHE Milano 6 Espresso Cup, 9.3 oz Red Stovetop Espresso Maker - Italian Moka Pot

This is great for an overlanding and camping coffee maker. I have been experimenting with all kinds of coffee makers for camping for a few years now and this is the best I’ve discovered so far for ease of use and simplicity while in the wild. The process of high steam pressure makes some strong coffee. That’s why this is primarily an espresso maker. However, this also makes a great solo cup of regular coffee but you might need to cut back on the beans. I have also found that the slower you boil your water, the stronger the coffee, so if you put it directly on top of a flame and it runs fast then it’s not as strong. If you want to make a 12 oz cup of regular coffee then the 9 cup version is perfect size with the water just below the steam check valve. I use this with a small butane burner and it works great.

The following is a review for the Grosche Milano’s 6-Espresso Cup Moka Pot: Nicely constructed and attractive kitchen accessory, really appreciate the wooden handle as most other moka pots utilize a plastic handle, which eventually becomes brittle and breaks. The following is a review for the packaging in which the product arrived, which I presume was done by Amazon: The mocha pot arrived, along with another item that was ordered from a different seller, in a simple paper envelope with minimal, if any, padding at all. With the handle of the mocha pot totally exposed in the box that it came in, this presented the possibility that during shipment stress might have been applied to the handle, which, of course could cause damage. After carefully inspecting it, it appeared that there wasn’t any damage, thankfully. I am disappointed that Amazon would ship this item in a manner that would openly increase the amount of risk for damage to the product. This seems to be an increasing problem with many Amazon deliveries, and that they appear to be cheapening their packaging when they ship.

I waa very surprised and pleased at the quality of this little espresso maker. It's just beautiful. I purchased it in blue. Seems very well made. Has been used daily for four months now and performs very well. I'm back to purchase another one for a gift.

This makes a good cup of moka and will work on an induction stovetop. The coffee is strong and smooth and the cleanup is fairly easy. The 6 cup size will only fill about a cup and 1/2 for a regular cup.

I was very happy with my #4 filter Melitta single-cup drip cone, but I saw a similar coffee pot in Tucker Carlson's kitchen and he praised it so highly that I decided to look into them. His was the Bialetti; but they don't make a 9-cup and after TOO much time trying to figure out sizes (they are apparently referring to small espresso cups, probably 1-1.5 oz. at best), this brand at least had the courtesy to translate that into how much coffee each pot might actually brew. I was concerned about the aluminum and looked into stainless steel (not as stylish but that one feature probably would have made it worth it) but then I read about the special ANODIZING process that the aluminum is submitted to, and that the Italian government certified the Bialetti (and I'm gonna guess that the Grosche is just fine, too). In the end, it was the aesthetics and being able to get the 9-cup size that sold me on the Grosche. So I've now had three morning cups of coffee. I realized it might be tricky getting the heating small and low enough on my electric range, so I also purchased a small heating pad that was only $20. That needed to be prepped by heating outside for 15-20 minutes to off-gas the horrible plastic smell, and that took me a couple of days to get done. This morning was first day using heating pad. Now I don't have to worry about burning it up. Brew takes roughly 7-minutes so I set a timer to remind me to check for "gurgle" that indicates the coffee is done. I like mine with lots of cream (yes, cream, not half & half) and I sweeten with Stevia drops. This coffee IS so much richer than what happens with the too-short burst of hot water through the Melitta. That 7-minutes of heating and steam before filling the upper chamber really makes the difference. Almost dessert-like. As for cleaning, I put only 4-stars. Yes, it is easy to rinse out (all that is needed) but nothing is as easy as just throwing away a filter full of grounds. But that is a small price to pay for such elegant coffee. I'm thrilled.

The wooden handle stays cool for easy handling

I LOVE this thing. I am an espresso fanatic/fussy espresso drinker and this thing has saved me during the pandemic when all my favorite espresso spots were closed. To be clear, it won’t make espresso in its truest form, BUT you can make very strong, caramelly wonderful coffee in this thing. And it’s close enough to espresso that I can pour it over ice and feel totally satisfied with it. I feel like Ron Swanson here when he says as he promotes snake juice, “son, you should know my recommendation is essentially a guarantee.” I can’t overemphasize enough how fussy I am about espresso/coffee in general. Most American coffee shops use some light roast that produces a tangy, sometimes sour shot of espresso or, they let the shots go bad and serve a burnt, bitter espresso, and it’s infuriating because if this is the business you’ve chosen to go into, you should probably know a thing or 2 about it. Genuine, good, Italian espresso should be rich, roasty, caramelly. I have an automatic espresso machine at home (gaggia brera) and I have been more satisfied with the “espresso” I can make with this thing (I’ve found it’s all or nothing with automatic espresso machines; if you can’t afford a top of the line one, don’t get one). In essence espresso is a small, super concentrated bit of coffee and this is that. I can control the other variable— the quality of the beans, the grinder I’m using, etc. Tips: Use filtered water. It matters. USE HOT WATER. The longer you expose coffee to heat, the more bitter it becomes— so don’t put cold water in and then start your brewing or your coffee is exposed to heat all the longer. Instead, heat your filtered water to a boil separately, then pour into your moka pot, add your coffee, screw on the lid, then put it over the heat to brew. It’s faster and better this way, trust me. Use a burr grinder (cheap handheld is fine!) to grind your beans fresh right before you brew. (If you don’t know, a burr grinder is better because there’s less friction/heat in crushed the beans between ceramic burrs than in chopping them with metal. Again, the less heat coffee is exposed to, the better.) Don’t believe the rumor that old crusty, burnt coffee in your pot is “flavor”. It’s a lie. Clean your pot well after each use. I know you’re not supposed to pack the grinds in too tightly, but I squeeze in quite a lot because I want a concentrated cup, and because I can get a bit of crema this way. Lastly, if you want espresso-tasting coffee, you need to buy an espresso roast. It will be darker and sweeter than lighter roasts. If you don’t care about it being espresso-ish, use whatever coffee you want. Why should you buy THIS moka pot over the hundreds of others on amazon? Because it works beautifully, is made well, and the customer service is like, bananas B A N A N A S great. I’ve had this thing for months and I am just getting around to the need for changing the gasket, which is fully expected with any moka pot and totally fair. I reached out to them to price theirs since I couldn’t find it on amazon, and not only was the woman I spoke with delightful and eager to help, they’re sending me a handful of replacement gaskets free of charge. They didn’t do anything wrong and they’re still going out of their way to help me. If you’re not sure if you want a moka pot or which one you should buy, just, buy this one. Hello, my name is Ron Swanson. In general I try never to speak with people, but I have been drinking this Snake Juice [insert grosche moka pot] thing and it’s damn good. You should buy it.

My wife and I have been using stove top espresso makers off and on for some years. For the last two years, I've been using a stove top espresso maker daily (started out years ago with a Bialetti moka pot, more recently no-name knockoffs). Just over 3 months ago I was shopping a stovetop espresso maker for my wife after her prior one met an unfortunate demise. Since this was going to be a surprise gift, I decided to upgrade to a proper current unit. I combed through some reviews, and Grosche's Milano impressed me a little bit more than the original Moka, because of the ergonomic handle design, the quality of the aluminum, and the positive reviews (particular the Business Insider comparison review). I purchased a Grosche 6 cup white Milano for her. Upon arrival, I was super impressed! It's very solid, easy to use, easy to clean, and of course the coffee is delicious, (it's hard to go back to drip coffee after stove top espresso). The handle is much better than other models including the original Moka pot, because the design protects your hand from accidentally toasting the back of a finger on the pot, and the material stays relatively cool as well ... A very pleasant ergonomic design. The quality of the metal is impressive. Besides being food grade aluminum, it's a little bit thicker than cheap knock-offs, and consequently heats more evenly. To compensate for the thickness, the bottom and the floor of the boiler chamber are covered in tiny deep radial grooves to better, more quickly transfer the heat from the burner to the water. The coffee chamber on top is well designed, with a lid that has a splash guard seal that fits inside the rim when closed, and is well polished/ finished inside for easy cleaning. The silicone gasket to seal the chamber to the pot is very nice for those of us who remember the original gaskets on Moka models. After purchasing the white 6 cup milano for my wife, I was so impressed that 5 weeks later I purchased a silver 6 cup milano for myself, and I've been using it every morning since for the past 2 months. I will mention that my wife's white model has acquired a patina around the base of it's boiler chamber. The silver version shows no such signs. The silver version appears to be polished, not enameled, and seemingly will last forever. I've included a picture of the silver one shortly after I've rinsed and wiped it half halfheartedly clean ... it looks nearly new without even trying. My sister purchased a blue milano after seeing both of ours, and she reports the blue milano, like the silver milano doesn't have any patina/discoloration issues. My wife doesn't care about the patina near the base of her white milano because it works very well, and it looks good with a bit of patina.

Forget about those expensive espresso machines, my friend recommended this Moka pot to save me the trouble of cleaning it. This, along with my electric milk frother, produces the best cappuccinos and lattes for me. Few tips and suggestions 1. Keep it low and slow. You must brew this on a low flame. My stove's lowest flame setting produces flawless results every time. If the flame is too high, the coffee may be scorched. So take your time and let it unfold organically, and you'll always have a perfect espresso. 2. Decent coffee is the most important part of making a good espresso. Don't be stingy with the coffee. Use high-quality espresso ground(or beans if you grind your own). Harris Strong Coffee Ground is what I use. However, I recently learned that the best way to have a flawless coffee is to use beans, therefore don't be scared to invest a little extra for a good espresso grind (i already ordered one).

I had initially planned to buy a Bialetti moka pot, but some research suggested Grosche Milano product quality was actually better. I went with the Grosche and I'm been very satisfied with it. This coffee maker is beautifully designed with a shiny silver coloured coating over the aluminium body. It looks great sitting on my kitchen countertop. It feels sturdy and well built, with impressive overall quality. Notably, it has a silicon seal which lasts longer than the cheaper plastic seals used by other manufacturers. Most importantly, this product makes excellent coffee every time. Do not compress the coffee grounds; just lightly level off the surface. This will allow the steam from below to pass easily through the grounds. My only complaint is when pouring the coffee, a bit trickles down the side. That's minor though and can be avoided by pouring slowly and as close to upright as possible.

Excellent product. Very user friendly. As a single household member, I found it very convenient and hassle free. Cheers!

El tamaño es realmente práctico, en casa soy el único que bebe café por lo que cuando preparo queda una porción ideal para mí.

I have many mokapot espresso makers (from Italy) of different sizes and this is the first one I buy that doesnt work.