Coffee machine

[Flippa]

Has anyone had any experience with the Bialetti Brikka Moka Pot? 

 

Is it worth the premium over the regular Moka Pot to have a smidgeon of crema, and perhaps a slightly different brew?

 

I've also read some reviews indicating that the Brikka can be temperamental....coffee spraying everywhere and suchlike. Is this inherent in the design, or perhaps the users not using it properly?

 

At home, only my Bialetti sees regular use in line with my espresso machine. I have other brew methods, Aeropress, french press, Cleva Dripper, but the mokka pot makes a lovely cup.

 

Tips for the mokka pot:

 

Fill it with boiling water. If you wait for the water to boil inside it, your coffee will be way overextracted.

 

Tighten it properly. If it doesn't seal well, it will spit water all over.

 

Pour immediately once the coffee stops coming up the spout.

 

You won't regret a mokka pot. It's one of my jealously guarded coffee treasures.......

[Long Wheel Base]

Anyone have or used one of these? Looking to get one, can get it for a really good deal today only.

 

http://www.russellhobbs.co.za/appliance/coffee/rhcm46-cafe-barista-one-touch-coffee-maker.aspx

[Mudsimus]

Anyone have or used one of these? Looking to get one, can get it for a really good deal today only.

 

http://www.russellhobbs.co.za/appliance/coffee/rhcm46-cafe-barista-one-touch-coffee-maker.aspx

Ive got one, very nice for home use. With some proper technique you can make a decent cup.

 

What is the deal btw?

[Long Wheel Base]

Ive got one, very nice for home use. With some proper technique you can make a decent cup.

 

What is the deal btw?

takealot app only daily deal. R2299.00 I then get 20% off with my multiply status. Works out to R1839.20

Sound good? I googled it and they seem to be around R3k normally.

So you reckon for the price its a decent upgrade from the mocca pot? It's about all I can spend at the moment.

[V12man]

takealot app only daily deal. R2299.00 I then get 20% off with my multiply status. Works out to R1839.20

Sound good? I googled it and they seem to be around R3k normally.

So you reckon for the price its a decent upgrade from the mocca pot? It's about all I can spend at the moment.

I don't think it's an upgrade from a mokka pot at all - rather buy a decent grinder to use with a mokka pot - I think you will have better success with fresh coffee, decent grinder and a mokka pot.

 

Money spent on a better grinder is never wasted....

[Grease_Monkey]

I recently got myself the Rancilio Silvia M V5 Espresso Machine along with a Rancilio Rocky doser grinder. I have used a Nespresso machine for the last couple of years, and although easy, I have never been overly impressed with the quality of coffee, and still ended up spending R40 bucks a day on take away coffee. I have to say this Rancilio combo was one of the best things I have ever spent money on - massive upgrade from the Nespresso. It has been a bit of a learning curve with the single boiler and commercial steam wand, but with a bit of practice I am finally producing some café-ish quality lattes and cappuccinos.

 

I am like a pig in crap   I can highly recommend this for anyone looking to get café quality coffee without the budget to buy a double boiler machine.

 

EDIT: Shout-out to Yuppie Chef. I initially bought a Smeg, changed my mind and exchanged for this - they even sent me some free cups along with the exchange and provided possibly the best service I have ever experienced.

 

Edited August 29, 2017 by Grease_Monkey

[Long Wheel Base]

I don't think it's an upgrade from a mokka pot at all - rather buy a decent grinder to use with a mokka pot - I think you will have better success with fresh coffee, decent grinder and a mokka pot.

 

Money spent on a better grinder is never wasted....

The main reason of getting a cheaper auto machine is the time saving. I enjoy coffee but with my busy life I am finding the mocca pot a bit time consuming at 04h00 in the morning. And then it all needs to be cleaned at the end of the day. So while I agree with you, I am looking for a convenient time saver. #MarginalGains

[V12man]

The main reason of getting a cheaper auto machine is the time saving. I enjoy coffee but with my busy life I am finding the mocca pot a bit time consuming at 04h00 in the morning. And then it all needs to be cleaned at the end of the day. So while I agree with you, I am looking for a convenient time saver. #MarginalGains

Again - I don't think you will gain anything....

 

This "• Brewing temperature: 70-85°C will not burn the coffee during brewing" is not in the range needed for coffee... NOT.....

 

Assuming that it's correct in their documentation.... - you need 92 - 98 as a range.... 70 degrees will not do the job.

 

If you want it quick - kettle and aeropress.... but then it's without milk.

[HairyLegs]

The main reason of getting a cheaper auto machine is the time saving. I enjoy coffee but with my busy life I am finding the mocca pot a bit time consuming at 04h00 in the morning. And then it all needs to be cleaned at the end of the day. So while I agree with you, I am looking for a convenient time saver. #MarginalGains

Dont wash your mokka pot, just rinse. Washing it removes the coffee aroma. Over time you will get a fuller coffee taste from your pot.

 

For #MarginalGains, use a gas stove and fill the mokka with boling water from the kettle, just use mittens to close.

[Mathieu_Schneuwly]

Dont wash your mokka pot, just rinse. Washing it removes the coffee aroma. Over time you will get a fuller coffee taste from your pot.

 

For #MarginalGains, use a gas stove and fill the mokka with boling water from the kettle, just use mittens to close.

I wouldn't recommend this, that fuller taste you are getting is just an added layer of staleness to your fresh brew. Unless you are using stale beans of course, then yes that taste will be amplified...

[the nerd]

I have the following machine and grinder set up for sale:

 

Nuova Simonelli Oscar - Black (Excellent Condition)

Nuova Simonelli Grinta - Black (Excellent Condition)

 

This machine was hardly used at all and in great condition...

 

The bundle is going for R12000 negotiable...

 

 

bumpooo

[Calculus Bikes]

I recently got myself the Rancilio Silvia M V5 Espresso Machine along with a Rancilio Rocky doser grinder. I have used a Nespresso machine for the last couple of years, and although easy, I have never been overly impressed with the quality of coffee, and still ended up spending R40 bucks a day on take away coffee. I have to say this Rancilio combo was one of the best things I have ever spent money on - massive upgrade from the Nespresso. It has been a bit of a learning curve with the single boiler and commercial steam wand, but with a bit of practice I am finally producing some café-ish quality lattes and cappuccinos.

 

I am like a pig in crap   I can highly recommend this for anyone looking to get café quality coffee without the budget to buy a double boiler machine.

 

EDIT: Shout-out to Yuppie Chef. I initially bought a Smeg, changed my mind and exchanged for this - they even sent me some free cups along with the exchange and provided possibly the best service I have ever experienced.

 

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Amazing little workhorse. Bean running one for 4years without any problems making the third best coffee in town. A true "investment".

[Long Wheel Base]

Amazing little workhorse. Bean running one for 4years without any problems making the third best coffee in town. A true "investment".

Done on purpose?

[Calculus Bikes]

Done on purpose?

   

[HairyLegs]

I wouldn't recommend this, that fuller taste you are getting is just an added layer of staleness to your fresh brew. Unless you are using stale beans of course, then yes that taste will be amplified...

Rather have your coffee taste of aluminium then?

 

http://www.bialetti.co.nz/faq/care-instructions/

https://www.yuppiechef.com/spatula/cleaning-your-moka-pot/

[Mathieu_Schneuwly]

Rather have your coffee taste of aluminium then?

 

http://www.bialetti.co.nz/faq/care-instructions/

https://www.yuppiechef.com/spatula/cleaning-your-moka-pot/

Use the stainless ones