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Original Bialetti Stovetop Coffee Percolators: $27.97 for 3 Cups, $38.46 for 6 Cups, $50.37 for 9 Cups @ Myer eBay

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Original Bialetti Stovetop Coffee Percolators: $27.97 for 3 Cups, $38.46 for 6 Cups, $50.37 for 9 Cups @ Myer eBay
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klatscho on 04/06/2019 - 11:03 ebay.com.au (507 clicks)
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Treat yourself to the original percolator! I just did :)
Myer has 30% off RRP, stacks with Ebay coupon. Price includes delivery

Bialetti Moka Express has aunique safety valve prevents unwanted accidents, allowing you to heat your favourite bean to an ideal 70 degrees. The Moka Express is perfect for entertaining or treating yourself to a quiet moment of bliss. Hand wash this iconic Italian household essential from BIALETTI to ensure it remains in premium condition. Looks like you'll never have to leave the house for a coffee again.

Features:
• Unique safety valve
• Authentic Italian design
• Fabrication: aluminium
• Care instructions: hand wash only

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  • Fergy1987 on 04/06/2019 - 11:10

    I just want 1 cup of coffee :( Might have to get a Delter or Aeropress instead

    • Hasbulla on 04/06/2019 - 11:31
      +4

      1 standard Italian cup means espresso cup.
      The '3 cup' would not even fill up a mug.

      • Fergy1987 on 04/06/2019 - 11:53
        +1

        Don't tell me that :P I was looking for an excuse to not buy it - Now I don't have one.

      • Spam Service on 04/06/2019 - 14:37
        +2

        It's not even espresso sized. The 3 cup is espresso sized, so good for a single serving. Also have a 6 cup for when I'm making two coffees.

    • Fergy1987 on 04/06/2019 - 11:58

      I just watched a video of what this does…..Maybe I do want this

      Can the coffee experts explain why I would want this over something like the Aeropress etc? - New to the coffee scene and the pod machine I use suuucccksss!

      • caprimulgus on 04/06/2019 - 12:36
        +1

        They produce a different style of coffee - whether you would want one over the other is entirely up to you.

        Neither one will produce a proper espresso coffee (personally, I would say neither is even anywhere close!), but in terms of being "espresso-like", a stovetop will get you a bit closer to resembling an espresso, while an aeropress will get you results closer to a french press or pour over (or a mix of the two).

        Which one suits you better will depend what sort of drink you prefer (as well as ease of use/cleaning, portability, etc).

      • cornbeef on 04/06/2019 - 20:27

        If you like a strong coffee, or a long black, then a percolator makes an excellent coffee. If you travel with work and want to take a 'big' coffee with you then percolators are good for this too. Great for camping. A small one makes pretty good espresso, and as mentioned the larger one if you're making coffee for a couple of people.

      • Spam Service on 05/06/2019 - 08:43

        This is the closest to a proper espresso you can get without using an espresso machine.

  • flopsy on 04/06/2019 - 11:12
    +2

    Good price, but worth keeping in mind these are aluminium instead of steel and the build quality isn't that outstanding. I have stovetop coffee everyday and find myself using an Aliexpress cheapy instead of my 3 cup Bialetti more often than not.

    • Wilburre on 04/06/2019 - 11:18
      +1

      what are the issues with aluminium and build quality? I've never owned one of these before and don't know what to look out for.

      • flopsy on 04/06/2019 - 11:37

        No "issues", many people just prefer stainless for cookware and similar. Build quality isn't a problem either but it's just not any better than other oness I've bought, including much cheaper ones from Aliexpress.

        • Fergy1987 on 04/06/2019 - 13:27

          Are the Aliexpress ones the type that basically look identical? I'm wondering if I should drop 8 bucks on Aliexpress to see how these go in general?

          Just worried that coming from Aliexpress the guarantee it wont kill me isn't really there :P - I tend to avoid anything electrical or things I put in my mouth from there

          • flopsy on 04/06/2019 - 15:42

            @Fergy1987: I haven't personally tried the Aliexpress ones that look similar. Originally, I bought the 450ml variety of the following to take camping and now I have that and a 300ml one that I use all the time: aliexpress.com/item/Coffee-Makers-Italian-Top-Moka-Espresso-Cafeteira-Expresso-Percolator-100-200-200-450-ML-Stovetop-Coffee/32950100265.html

            Coffee quality is at least as good as the Bialetti. It's steel and the quality feels bit lacking compared to the Bialetti, though I've not had any issues and it's less than half the price of course. The handle on the larger unit has always seemed weak looking for a full pot of coffee too, but I would still recommend it.

            One thing to keep in mind; Three cups means three shots of espresso and depending on your beans it may be a bit weak. Could seem obvious but everyone I've sold on stovetop coffee on complains about these things being too small.

            I can't and won't vouch for the safety of Chinese goods as someone with very little regard for personal health.

    • fantombloo on 04/06/2019 - 21:05

      Last time I purchased a copy Bialetti (also aluminum) from a local kitchen shop for around $25 for the 6 cup - works as good as the original.

  • macrocephalic on 04/06/2019 - 11:17

    "Unique" safety valve, just like every other stove top moka pot.

    Personally, I use a single cup one that I picked up in a grocery store in Sicily, but it's not really any different to any of the other ones that you can buy from any homewares store.

  • Grok on 04/06/2019 - 11:24
    +1

    Apparently Italians in the old country swear by these aluminium (allegedly alzheimer's inducing) percolators rather than the stainless steel variety.

    They make a good cup.

  • seb on 04/06/2019 - 11:24

    My household loves the Giannina stove-top, by Giannini. Stainless steel, Made in Italy, lovely design.

    Not really OzBargain-able.

  • blahoz on 04/06/2019 - 12:27

    any recommendations on coffee brands to be used with this? does it have to be specifically ground for percolators?

    • Grok on 04/06/2019 - 13:21
      +1

      Vittoria Coffee Espresso is what the Italians use here.

      Leave the fancy brands for the machines .

      • Akya on 04/06/2019 - 16:03
        +1

        My Italian in-laws swear by Lavazza Oro… So much that when they visited they brought us a bag of ground beans (but you can buy them at Woolies/Coles)!

    • donnsuil on 04/06/2019 - 22:07
      +1

      For supermarket varieties, I've tried lavazza, Vittoria, and republica. Republica is my current favourite, Vittoria is good and I found the lavazza the least good (could have been a bad batch).

      For more expensive boutique roasters, I tried the local (Normcore) and it was good, but I didn't think it was any better than the supermarket ones.

  • Dauphin3 on 04/06/2019 - 14:15

    My Mum has these is 2 different sizes. They've well and truly lasted 20+ years. The only thing that has needed replacing is the rubber seal, otherwise the rest of the unit just keeps working.

    • Spam Service on 04/06/2019 - 14:39
      +3

      Pro tip - to get extra life out of the seal, you can remove it and put it in upside down. Almost good as new.

      • donnsuil on 04/06/2019 - 22:08

        How often do you change it?

        • Spam Service on 05/06/2019 - 08:41
          +1

          Depends on how tight you do it. I've been using the same seal for about 6 years now (a few coffees a week), perhaps 2 of those years with the seal upside down.

  • lostincanberra on 04/06/2019 - 15:07

    Just tried to get a 6-cup from Mediterranean Wholesalers in Melbourne - no joy (only had 3,9,12s). So extra good timing. Bialetti are not in good shape financially (teetering on the edge of bankruptcy), so get them while you can.

  • Suspect420 on 06/06/2019 - 18:09

    Can these be used to make lattes? Like only put 30-50ml in a mug and add hot milk? Or is the coffee percolator only suitable for long Black's?

    • lostincanberra on 07/06/2019 - 09:57

      Sure… But these only make the coffee component. If you can heat/texture your milk some other way, you'll get a decent drink.

      • Suspect420 on 07/06/2019 - 10:44
        +1

        Ok awesome. Gonna grab one and give it a go.

        Cheers

    • macrocephalic on 11/06/2019 - 12:44
      +1

      You shouldn't be using this to make a long black. A long black should be made by adding hot water to an espresso shot - not by pumping more water through the beans (over extracting). The best flavour (and oil) comes out of the beans in the first 30ml. Once you start putting more water through you're no longer getting the appealing coffee tastes, and getting more bitter or dry flavours.

      If you want to make single serve coffees, get a single shot moka pot. You can get them for ~$10 on ebay.

      • Suspect420 on 11/06/2019 - 20:19

        I bought the 6 pot. Do I have to completely fill it with coffee everytime if I want to make 2 cups?

        • lostincanberra on 11/06/2019 - 20:46

          Well… the six cup really only makes two small mugs of coffee.

          I adjust the amount of coffee to give a more-or-less intense result. Have a play!

          Only disaster likely is to forget to add water (leaving aside forgetting to add any coffee grounds of course).

          • Suspect420 on 11/06/2019 - 21:04

            @lostincanberra: You guys are awesome with your responses. Really appreciate it 😁

            Is it ok to buy ground up coffee? I'm a fan of Campos and thinking of buying this

            https://camposcoffee.com/product/campos-superior-blend/?attr…

            • lostincanberra on 14/06/2019 - 20:06
              +1

              @Suspect420: Of course! We use a grinder at home but we either have to grind in advance for work - or buy pre-ground. As always, the fresher the better.

              As macrocephalic says, adding too little coffee to the basket is a bit of a waste - you want the hot water to have to work through a fairly solid puck of coffee in order to produce a nice cup.

              Horror of horrors - you can always reheat leftovers in the microwave.

              I also agree that too much hot water through your grounds will result in more bitterness being extracted - you're better off with the right amount of water and coffee for the device and then cut the strength with a little boiled water in the cup.

              Have fun!

              • Suspect420 on 15/06/2019 - 08:00

                @lostincanberra: Just gave it a go and filled it right up.

                I ended up purchasing the Campos Ethiopian Single Origin stove ground beans and it is a relatively easy way for a delicious coffee.
                Wow. I'm seriously impressed.

                Thank you for all the help to all !

                • lostincanberra on 15/06/2019 - 14:58

                  @Suspect420: A pleasure. Plenty of people around here are happy to give advice - especially when you so clearly appreciate it!

        • macrocephalic on 12/06/2019 - 17:12
          +2

          You could add only two shots worth of grounds to the six cup pot, and put in only two shots worth of water, but the results won't be as good as if you'd used a 2 cup pot. By under-filling it you're essentially making filter coffee instead of espresso. Espresso requires pressure, and if the grounds are just floating around in the basket then they won't provide any resistance to build pressure.

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