Delonghi EMK6 Esclusivo Alicia Electric Moka Espresso Coffee Maker | List Price: $140.00
Discount Price: $49.99
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Brand: DeLonghi
Binding: Kitchen
Warranty: Full US Warranty by DeLonghi
Features: - Compact countertop espresso maker for home or workspace
- Cordless operation with detachable base and transparent container
- Also features automatic shut-off, keep warm function, and cool-touch handle
- Makes 3-6 cups of espresso; 3-cup adaptor available separately
- Measures 5.12 by 8.27 by 10.63 inches
Better than machines 10 times more expensive. [Posted on 2008-10-12]
I am a coffee snob with every piece of brewing and grinding equipment a consumer can have. Seriously. There isn't a brewing method I don't have the machine for. I've used Moka espresso makers before and loved them, but didn't like that they required supervision on the stovetop. If the flame is too hot or too cool it doesn't come out right. The electricity-based Alicia takes out all the guesswork and tweaking.
I used to split time evenly between a Stainless Steel French Press, a Saeco Espresso machine, and a Cuisinart drip coffee maker. It all depended on what I felt like that day. That was before my Alicia was gifted to me. I've had it now for five months and I have not used any other machine since.
It is the Goldilocks of brewing methods. If I want espresso I use a finer grind and less water. If I want something akin to a drip coffee I use course grinds and top off with hot water. If I want a milk-based drink it's good for au laits and lattes if you adjust the grind right- you have to fire up a stovetop of espresso machine for the milk of course -it even makes a wonderful hybrid somewhere between espresso and coffee that only it can produce (a dark strong coffee, but with crema...tears to my eyes). Instant iced coffee. Mild Roasts, Medium Roasts, dark or extra dark. ALL delicious. It is just about idiot proof. I can't remember making a bad cup of coffee with this thing.
I cannot say enough good about it- compact, easy as hell to clean, economical (use less beans, don't need filters), quick, everything you could want in a home brewing machine. In short, if you love coffee: GET ONE.
Now all Delonghi needs to do is make one four times as big for when I have company over.
So far, so good. [Posted on 2008-10-30]
We've been using this for about a month now and it is producing better coffee than any other espresso machine we've had to date (Melitta, Krups). We've read reviews that talked about leaks and cracks, but nothing has happened yet.
Best Expresso maker [Posted on 2008-10-31]
I have had stove top coffee makers like this one but this electric version is over the top. The coffee tasted great. No more worries about burning the coffee. No more worries about the coffee spilling over because you weren't watching it. It is also more compact than other espresso coffee makers and keeps it warm awhile too. I bought one for a good friend of mine for her office. With an office full of Hispanic women you can only imagine how popular she was. I would recommended this product to others.
I love this machine, but the plastic carafe cracks [Posted on 2008-12-03]
I love this machine, it makes great espresso and is easy to handle. The only problem is that I have experienced the same problem many others have experienced...the plastic carafe cracks from the heat and eventually falls apart. The replacement carafe is $30 and that bugs me to have to pay for a defective part like this.
I love this Moka Machine! [Posted on 2008-12-27]
Take your time and read the entire manual before you use this Moka Machine and you will make great Moka!
Some tips to remember,
1. Make 2 or 3 separate brews and discard them. (Allow to cool, 1+ hours)
2. Make sure you tighten by holding the chrome base and NOT the plastic
pitcher.
3. Use expresso cups (2 oz.) as this Moka Machine only makes 8 oz.
4. Completely rinse and clean before each use!
Enjoy your Moka!
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