Bison International Milano Stovetop Espresso Maker Moka Pot 3 Cups, 150ml, Black - Stove top coffee maker Moka Italian espresso coffee maker brewer percolator

The Bison 3 cup maker brews two cups of coffee (I dilute the espresso to make coffee "Americano") . I add some cream or milk to get the perfect cup of coffee. The coffee maker is easy to use as follows:1) Rinse it out with plain water before the first use and after each subsequent use. DO NOT ever put it in the dishwasher! It will cause the aluminum to turn gray.2) Make a weak brew of coffee and discard. This will "season" the brewer.3) Fill the filter with ground coffee and level off, do not tamp it down.4) Fill the reservoir with cold tap water and put the filter in. Then just screw on the upper half and put it on the stove.5) Use a medium to low heat (do not use high heat as it may burn the handle, damage the rubber seal and the high heat would produce a less than desirable coffee) under the brewer and close the lid. It will take about 6 to 8 minutes for the water to begin to boil.6) When the water in the reservoir starts to boil the steam will propel it up through the ground coffee and into the upper reservoir. There will be a gurgling sound. Turn the heat down to low and wait for the water to fill the upper reservoir.7) When the sound gets loud it means the bottom reservoir is empty and then turn off the heat. Can also check this by carefully opening the top and watching for when the top reservoir is full.8) Be carful pouring the coffee - it is really hot! Enjoy!I have found that just about any medium ground quality coffee will make good coffee in this pot. Just be sure the beans are fresh.The machine should be rinsed with plain water after each use (I use a paper towel to wipe it down). No need to use soap and never put it in the dishwasher. The only part of the brewer that may need replacing is the rubber gasket. Other than that, this is an easy to use brewer that requires minimal maintenance.

Bison stylish espresso maker is awesome. we found the need to order another. I have been making espresso for over 3 years and have learned a thing or 2 which may help others. The Bison size we purchased is the 3 cup model.First, make sure you use it clean and the espresso beans are finely ground. If you do not grind the beans to a fine consistency, you will get a weak espresso and nobody wants that, lol. Make sure that the seal is perfectly clean.You can put a light coating on the screw area as well just remember to add a little whenever you do a cleaning. Next, you add the correct amount of water and no more. When you heat, do not heat it on the highest setting. Use it on medium heat with either electric stove or gas. When you see it start steaming, turn off the heat and let it do its thing for a couple minutes.I can happily report that the Primula Moka pot works perfectly. Just make sure you use low heat, fill the water reservoir up to just below the valve, and screw the two halves together very tightly. Get a couple of those silicone jar opening mats if you don't have the hand strength. Tighten it as much as possible, then go another 1/8 inch.Congratulations!You just made your first perfect espresso!Now, if you like Vannila Syrup or International Delight. Try only doing 2 second pours of a maximum of 3 flavors, with about 4 ounces of steamed milk. You will never find yourself going to Starbuck's again...If I helped you, please hit that button and let me know so I can see if people are actually reading my reviews. Thank you and have a great day ;)

Product ia good. Finish is also good but coating not good. In month time coating started to peel off. Otherwise good for one cup coffee.

Too small

Only issue i have is funnel inside the pot is thin/slim. With lightest of squeeze you end up bending it. Apart from it great design for the money.