Bialetti 4972 Rainbow Espresso Maker Review

It was great. It doesn't look new anymore, but being careful not to open the lid when it's full will reduce coffee stains. I use this all the time.

Terrible. My IKEA is much better. This one sprays everything unless the lid is closed. Bad design, too high price.

The coffee maker itself works great. I'm Italian and after moving back to Italy I've used this brand my whole life so I know it's reliable. I'm just a little disappointed with the color as I thought it was a different shade of blue but to be honest it's such a minor thing. I just want the first picture not to be misleading and that's the only reason I'm deducting a star. Otherwise it's great.

This mocha pot is the same brand as any Italian supermarket. Reliable quality and excellent coffee taste are guaranteed. A 3 cup size is enough for a very strong shot or about 4 cups of espresso or latte. My tip for a perfect infusion: - Use a mocha grind, not an espresso grind. For a typically Italian flavor, I recommend the medium roast from the illy brand. - Pour heaps of ground coffee into the filter until it rises slightly, then tap very gently to even out the edges. - Use reverse osmosis…