Stainless steel, stovetop espresso maker produces 6 cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.
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Product Details
Product Length:
7.8 inches
Product Width:
5.5 inches
Product Height:
4.4 inches
Product Weight:
0.06 pounds
Package Length:
7.8 inches
Package Width:
5.5 inches
Package Height:
4.4 inches
Package Weight:
0.25 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 13 reviews
Features
Easy to Use
Fits right on the stovetop
Produces great tasting espresso
Ready in 4-5 minutes
Stainless Steel Construction
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review: ( 13 customer reviews )
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15 of 17 found the following review helpful:
not espresso Dec 06, 2007
By J. Brey
"cafe brey"
Before buying the Musa, I used the Bialetti Moka Express for about 4 years and loved it. Then I bought the Musa, expecting the same perfection, but I was very disappointed. The Musa is more of a coffee maker than an espresso maker. True, it makes an amazing cup of coffee, but it is far too weak to be used in a cappuccino or latte. I found that I had to use twice as many shots to have the same potency as my old Moka Express which means a lot less room for steamed milk and less servings all around. If you don't mind the aluminum, get the Moka Express instead.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Bialetti Musa - Very Nice Apr 11, 2007
By SWH This little pot makes a great, smooth cup of coffee, and I like its appearance. There are two drawbacks. First, the lid opening mechanism is a lovely sculptural shape, but doesn't really work. As a previous reviewer mentioned, one doesn't have much reason to use it, so it's not a serious drawback. The other, more serious problem is the difficulty I've had in tightening the base when assembling the pot after filling with water and ground coffee. The base is quite wide, and for those with small hands, or with arthritis, this can be very hard to do. I have found my way around this by cutting a small piece of non-slip rug padding, and using it to get a better grip. One can also use a damp paper towel for this purpose. Overall, I'm very happy with this product.
11 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic Unit for Great Coffee Jan 16, 2007
By Scott A. Foster Moka pots are an excellent way to make coffee at home. They're fairly easy to use and will produce very full-flavored coffee. For the price, the coffee can't be beat.
The Musa is a very nice pot from Bialetti. The satin finish is attractive and the shape allows for easy pouring. My only complaint about the design involves the thumb-tab to open the lid. It's a bit awkward -- luckily, there's almost no reason to ever use it.
For half the price, you might consider one of Bialetti's basic aluminum moka pots. With the Musa, you're essentially paying for a little bit of extra style. You may also want to consider paying a little more for Bialetti's Brikka pot, which uses a special valve to produce a stronger espresso with crema.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
The most common problem is user error Nov 06, 2011
By Brandon I've read reviews saying the unit explodes or doesn't make the same coffee as the Moka models and it's really difficult for me to believe. I have both the Moka and Musa 6 cup models and measured the water and filter volumes. It's not surprising that they're exactly the same.
Is it possible for these units to explode? Yes, it is as with any contained steam generating item, but only if you don't follow any directions. When you fill the bottom up you only fill it to the bottom edge of the safety valve. The coffee you use should not be an espresso grind. It should be between a fine drip and an espresso grind. If you use a very fine grind you're going to clog it up and allow pressure to build. If you should ignore both of these very simple things then you'll have a clogged unit and a covered safety valve which can result in it blowing up on you.
These are very simple things with only a few parts and the only wear item is the gasket which will last well over a year if cared for properly.
So here's Moka/Musa pot 101
1. Fill it with water to the bottom edge of the safety valve.
2. Fill the coffee filter FULL, and I do mean full of coffee ground between a fine drip and espresso and scrape something across the filter to level it. Do not tamp!
3. Now put it back together first making sure the gasket is clean. It should only be hand tight and if you're getting leaks then the gasket is dirty or you need to replace it.
4. Put it on the stove over medium heat. If you put it on high you're going to force it to brew too fast and get poor extraction and create a lot of pressure that can be dangerous. It's common sense to aim that pressure relief valve towards the wall so if it should pop you don't have hot steam going where anyone could be standing. I've used Moka pots for years and other than replacing gaskets I've never had a valve pop.
5. It'll begin to brew after a few minutes. When it's halfway done remove the pot from the heat and let it sit and finish. If you hear steam you've left it on too long and the taste of your coffee will suffer for it.
Check out this pot Feb 02, 2012
By Donna I purchased this pot because I love my other Bialetti Musa pot. However, this is a piece of junk. The only thing I can say in defense of it is it's made of stainless steel, though it is thinner than mine. When I received it I noticed two small spots on it that were not well machined...a surprise as the previous pot I have is flawless. Then when I went to open the lid with the black thumb press, the lid could not be opened. The hinge parts on the lid were poorly made and uneven. The only way to open the lid was to set the pot down and use my whole left hand to crank the lid open. When I called about this I was informed the company was "aware of the problem". I had the privilege of paying for shipping to me and back to the retailer. The pots are no longer made in Italy. They have an Italian name but don't let that fool you. They are now made in China. I had recently purchased a Vev Vigano stainless stovetop pot, and it is so cheaply made the coffee slams through it and comes out thin and dark. It is not espresso, but strong thin coffee. It doesn't even taste like espresso. I suspect the same people are making the Musa. Good thing I didn't try it to see or I would have been charged 20% for the privilege. I wonder if any company in Italy is still making real espresso pots & hasn't sold out for the money. Let the buyer beware!
based on 13 reviews
Bialetti Musa - Very Nice Apr 11, 2007
By SWH
The most common problem is user error Nov 06, 2011
By Brandon
Check out this pot Feb 02, 2012
By Donna
