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Review on ☕ Bialetti Musa Stainless Steel Stovetop Coffee Maker - 6-Cup Capacity (9.2 oz) by Brian Diaz

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Better than the original

Overall this pot is better than the original aluminum model. No corrosion. Better heat control. The preheating method is also quicker: heat a pond with hot tap water, bring water to a boil in a kettle (e.g.); Fill the bowl and mount the pot using a towel or oven mitt to hold the very hot bowl. Set the timer for 4 minutes and turn on the stove at maximum power. Once you see the coffee rising, turn the heat down to low. It should end around the 4th minute. This is slightly quicker than the similar aluminum pan method (6-7 minutes). The top of the pan doesn't get very hot - everything is hot with an aluminum pan. Less chance of overheating the coffee. These instructions refer to an electric stove - without the term gas or induction. Why 4 stars and not 5? Two design issues: The top lid (which is just a shield to keep the coffee from splashing all over the place) is weak - the hinge needs to be stronger. And as mentioned, there is a difficult-to-clean gutter in the top bin. I had to buy a special narrow brush and use Cafiza cleaning products from time to time to clean them.

Pros
  • Great for a small house
Cons
  • Can't remember