Easyworkz Diego Stovetop Espresso Maker Stainless Steel Italian Coffee Machine Maker 6Cup 10 oz Moka Pot Induction Espresso Pot

I have bought many a kitchen aide that I’ve thought worthwhile. For example a mandoline, a fully adjustable angle knife sharpener for cutting made easy. Whilst in Spain I was partaking in cafe con leche (coffee with milk) for breakfast. Soooo good. To make one once back in New Zealand I had to source a stovetop espresso maker as that is how it is made in Spain (must use UHT milk to get the true taste as fresh milk is not all that common). This espresso maker is the bee’s knees. Some other reviews noted that they had trouble with cross-threading when assembling. NOT if one has the handle opposite the valve. Easy to clean as it’s stainless. Great construction and looks fantastic.

I bought two of these, one for my son and one for me to replace an aging Bialetti knockoff.
One of the two boxes had clearly been opened and cosmetic damage was evident on the enclosed mokka pot. That’s an immediate loss of points: if you want to sell me a returned product, then reduce the price!
To those doubting that part of this is aluminum, worry not. Every part is stainless steel.
This mokka pot is sleeker than a Bialetti – taller, slimmer, glossier. It looks good. But it’s a case of style over substance.
The boiler is nice and glossy. But, if you start with hot water (as James Hoffmann and others suggest) then trying to screw it to the upper coffee container is very difficult. You need to wear an oven glove with rubber grips to tighten them together.
I have had great difficulty “dialing in” this mokka pot. I think that this is because the funnel is narrower but taller than what your find in a Bialetti.
This also makes filling it with ground coffee more challenging – spillage is a risk. Unless you have a grinder such as the Niche Zero or something with a similarly-sized coffee grind cup. But, why would you want a mokka pot if you own a Nich Zero?
Another reason why dialing in may be more difficult is that the stainless steel seems to conduct the heat quicker than aluminium, so there is less time for the coffee to brew/steep/whatever the term is.
For some reason, the holes in the bottom of the funnel are larger than in a Bialetti, which means that some of the ground coffee falls through as you are dosing it.
The bottom of the coffee container section has a moat, which is very difficult to clean if any coffee crud builds up.
I have used three different coffees so far, and have yet to get a drink as satisfying as my Bialetti knockoff. The coffee from this lacks the body and flavour that I was previously able to get. I am tending towards using water that’s at a much lower temperature than 95°C (~60°C) and at a much finer grind, to try and increase extraction. I will probably reduce the temperature of the water even further in the future.
Oh, and if you need the reducer, then may I suggest that you stick to instant coffee.
It looks good, it’s built well, but the coffee isn’t nearly as good as I have had from other mokka pots.

This is a great little coffee maker, makes coffee with excellent flavor!

The 12 cup unit is sized just right for filling a 20 oz mug, leaving just enough room for a spoon full of sweetened condensed milk!!

I prefer stainless steel over the aluminum version. This pot works great on an induction burner!

Still experimenting with grind size, so far, a medium fine drip/pour over grind has proven best for flavor & brew time. My coffee grinder offers grind settings of 1-35, this pot seems to like a #18 grind. I use a 6 serving volume & tamp it, this make great coffee with very little sediment.

I ask the seller about replacement silicone gaskets, they were quick to respond & sent a part number ASIN # B0B7RG73WJ available here on Amazon.

Overall great experience so far!!

I wanted to get a stovetop espresso machine, but did not want an aluminum one. I found this stainless steel one and it’s great for my needs. It looks nice, and is relatively easy to clean. The coffee comes out tasting good, and is strong without being bitter. At first I was using it wrong and the coffee was too weak – I was putting the reduction plate on top of the ground coffee. The reduction plate is only if you want to make a very small amount of coffee (you put it in first before the coffee), and this size already just makes one espresso. I put the reduction plate away and will probably never use it. It’s normal for some water to be left in the bottom at the end. You can turn it off shortly after it starts making steaming noises, because it’s mostly finished at that point.

I like moka-type makers in general because they reduce bitterness in the espresso versus my other plug-in espresso-maker. (This is especially important to me as the only coffee drinker in the house and my need to store GROUND coffee for up to four weeks after opening.) I wanted the metal handle because I have had other moka-type makers where the rubber/plastic handle melted on a gas stovetop. The handle DOES heat-up, however, not nearly as hot as the body. Nonetheless I still prefer the metal handle (pherhaps with an oven mitt) versus the possiblity of a melted handle. If you’ve never owned one before, be aware that this is an espresso maker. If you are used to drip coffee, it simply means that you will need to dilute the espresso with water.

This is a really nice moka pot. The principle on how they work is same across brands. The differences is in the smaller features and materials. Pros: Larger size. Says 12 cup, which is the largest I have seen. These cups are expresso sized cups. It makes like 1.5 regular/large sized cups. I really like the black colored base. I dislike seeing discoloration on a stainless base. Some people however like the used look. The lid has a small knob rather than a flip tab for thumb. Seems a bit thicker and sits snug in the pot. This could be a pro or con depending on your preference. For me it was a pro so my thumb doesnt accidently pop the lid up. Cleaning: These moka pots I feel are much easier to clean than my French Presses. Once all coffee has brewed and you are ready to clean it out, just twist off the top and the grounds can be easily popped out and either thrown away or composted. Pressure release valve: The valve on this one is slightly different than my previous pot with no moving part. So far, I have never had this feature come into play. Handle: Nice handle that stays cool even after brewing. It is similar to my French press. I did however like the rubberized, ergonomic handle on another brand of moka pot I owned slightly better but, not a big enough deal to not want me to purchase this pot. Overall, I am very happy with the size, quality of the pot. It makes a good cup of coffee if you are using good water and freshly burr ground beans. Enjoy!