Coffee Maker Reviews – the complete guide to finding the top espresso machine

This aluminum, stovetop espresso maker produces 6 cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes and is extremely simple to use. In fact, the genius is in its simplicity and if you ever travel to Italy, you will notice they are a core part of every Italian kitchen.

No plugs, no cords, no hassle. Just fill the lower chamber with water and the top filter with fine-ground coffee. Then place the pot on the stove and heat until the water boils. Through a pressurizing process, espresso moves to the upper chamber of the pot, ready to be served. It has a flip-up top with an easy-grip knob, a stay-cool black plastic handle (important for taking it off the stove), and a side-pour spout. For best coffee, heat at very low heat and as soon as coffee reaches the top, remove from heat. To clean, don’t use detergents, just rinse it under tap water.

Made in Italy, the espresso maker measures 4 1/4 inches wide by 8 inches tall.