Alessi Pulcina Espresso coffee maker in cast aluminium. Handle and knob in PA, red, 3 Cups

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Remember cleaning: Many moka pots end up becoming disgusting because people don’t wash and dry them properly. Using the Alessi Pulcina has been the most consistent method of getting a smooth espresso-like cup of coffee at home. To get a consistently non-bitter cup of coffee using a traditional stovetop mokapot prior to using the Alessi Pulcina, we had to use a paper filter and pull the mokapot off the heat at just the right time so that the over-extracted bitter coffee did not come into the top chamber and that the pressure building up did not burst the paper filter causing a coffee explosion. If we pulled it off the heat too early we would have a low yield, if we pulled it off too late we would have a coffee explosion and bitter coffee. His work has been exhibited in Europe, the United States and Japan. He was appointed Officer of the Italian Republic for services to design and architecture and has been nominated Professor at the Design Faculty of the Politecnico of Milan and Member of the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca in Rome. We grind to a medium grind size (20 on the Baratza Encore) which is coarser than what most people recommend for a Mokapot, but we find that it cuts down on sediment and makes for the perfect balance between full flavor and extraction while cuttting down on bitterness and over extraction. This beautiful coffee maker comes in 1, 3, and 6 cup capacities (each “cup” of espresso is 1 ounce). It also comes in three finishes:

The Bialetti moka pot is made from top-quality aluminum that’s built to last. In fact, it’s so durable that you may just find yourself passing it down to your grandkids someday.Although the Alessi Pulcina costs more than most other stovetop mokapots, we think the consistent coffee produced by the Pulcina is well worth the cost. The fact that this is an absolutely gorgeous coffee maker is a bonus! There is also an induction version with a magnetic steel bottom for induction-based stovetop ranges. It should go without saying that you should always use a scale to accurately measure coffee and water! Only that way can you improve or tweak your brew in the right direction. Other thing to consider when buying A stovetop coffee maker?

We will note that there is more sediment in the output of the Alessi Pulcina than if we used a paper filter with a traditional mokapot, but the coffee is much less bitter than that produced by other traditional mokapots that we’ve used.Today we will be reviewing the Alessi Pulcina Espresso Coffee Maker. This is a stovetop mokapot style espresso coffee maker produced by the Italian design factory Alessi in collaboration with illy Research & Development Lab, and designed by architect Michele De Lucchi. Architect. Michele De Lucchi is a prominent figure in movements like Cavart, Alchimia and Memphis. He designs lamps and furniture for the most well known Italian and European companies and realized architectural project in Italy and abroad. Available in a wide range of sizes, from a single cup to a whopping 16 cups, there’s a Bialetti moka pot to suit just about every coffee drinker’s needs. The biggest difference between the Alessi Pulcina and most other stovetop Mokapots (Aluminum or Stainless Steel) is that the Pulcina is designed to stop the flow of the coffee into the serving chamber prior to the “point of no return” when over extracted coffee makes its way from the brew chamber to the top pouring chamber resulting in a bitter, and sediment filled coffee. This sleek and stylish stove-top espresso maker has become the gold standard for coffee lovers, and it’s not hard to see why. With their iconic octagonal design, Bialetti moka pots have become the go-to choice for anyone looking for a reliable and well-crafted brewing method.