First off, I did extensive research on this and other moka pots before my purchase. It is frustrating to see so many off-the-cuff questions from people who clearly didn't do their homework regarding this amazing product. Following are my thoughts.
1. The inside of the lower boiler appears to be sandblasted to aid in a more rapid boil. It is NOT coated with any other material; ie Teflon, nor is it carcinogenic. It is bare stainless metal. Holy heck, people — let it go. Comments like this are very damaging regarding the perception of this company’s product.
2. Be very careful when washing and drying the inside lip of the lower boiler. It has a very sharp edge that easily cut my finger. I’m going to take some 1500-grit sandpaper and carefully knock this edge off so it doesn’t happen again.
3. The inner gasket and screen are very secure. The overall fit and finish (and YES it is made in China) are top notch. I’m very impressed with the quality. The design is very appealing and the unit is compact; it will be a constant companion on my counter.
4. The valve is solid - no issues. Some people have complained about a whistling noise; i can state that if you follow the instructions you will not have a problem. The valve itself is manufactured in Italy.
5. Contrary to what many are saying about initial use, i did wash the individual parts in very hot soapy dishwater and rinsed carefully before i used it for the first time. To be blunt — not following through on this step is just plain gross. You have no idea what this unit went through during the manufacturing process, or how many people handled it and under what conditions. Wash the damn thing in soapy water before you use it. After that, it requires minimal maintenance.
6. I have a package of premium Lavazza Crema e Gusto on order. For now i used Peet’s Big Bang® whole bean coffee ground fine in my spice grinder. The taste was a bit sour but that’s the fault of the beans, not the pot. A VERY strong full mug of espresso. I’m glad i purchased the 6 cup for this purpose. One mug is all i need to get started with my morning.
7. This unit blows my French press away. I tired of having to wait for water to boil and then steep for four minutes before i could have a cup using the French press. The Bialetti Venus is so quick. It’s a game changer. I most likely will not be using my wife’s Keurig either.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND A GREAT PRICE. Read the instruction sheet before use.
UPDATE - December 15, 2022: After using this every day and carefully reviewing YouTube techniques for getting the most out of this pot, I determined that the first "sour" cup of coffee i referenced above was the result of a too coarse grind and brewing it too quickly, so the extraction process could not get the full, smooth body out of the grind. (From what i recall, the actual brew time was a little over one minute.) If your cup is sour, ensure you have fresh, quality beans ground finely for use in a Moka. The percolation "sweet spot" time for this brewer is between 2 and 3 minutes once the coffee enters the top chamber. I have a Maytag gas range with a small burner at the back right of the unit. This burner is PERFECT for this use because you can dial it down to an absolute minimum for the optimal brew time. (See photo.)
If your beans are ground more finely, the brew time will take a bit longer because the steam extraction is forced through a more dense grind. DO NOT TAMP THE COFFEE OR RUSH THE BREW PROCESS. 2-3 minutes actual brew time once the coffee starts percolating out of the top chamber port is key. Espresso grind may be too fine for this pot. It should be a bit more coarse but still finely ground. Experiment and take notes on the settings for your particular grinder.
Finally, watch the gush of steam and froth at the end of the brew time — if it is too aggressive you risk turning the coffee bitter. Both Peet's® Big Bang whole bean and Lavazza Crema e Gusto (espresso grind) work wonderfully in this unit. In fact, I was surprised that the Peet's gives Lavazza a run for its money, price-wise. Simply a wonderful cup of coffee to look forward to every morning!
1/16/23 UPDATE: I am posting this to help others with finding replacement gaskets for their Bialetti Venus 6-cup moka pot. I wanted to plan ahead and have a couple gaskets on hand when my gasket eventually fails. After researching, i selected this product which, as stated in their description, is a genuine Bialetti replacement — although the gaskets are made of RUBBER, not silicone as was supplied in my original Venus moka pot.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KG8FT2?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_27&=&crid=37RHY9D1CB4VZ&sprefix=bialetti%2B6%2Bcup%2Bvenus%2Bgasket&th=1
After testing, I must report it was nothing short of a disaster. The rubber replacement gaskets (you get three in the pack) are not to spec and fit much tighter than the original silicone one - being about a millimeter in diameter smaller, and noticeably thicker. As a result, the coffee, when brewed, spurted out in a thick tar-like sludge and there was a hissing noise in the boiler that had never happened before. The brewed cup was bitter and unusable — i drank only half and poured the rest out. I can only deduce that due to the much tighter gasket tolerances, the extraction process was too hot, even at the lowest gas setting on my small burner. I tried to remove the rubber gasket and found it was so tight i had to cut it out in sections using an x-acto knife. The gasket on inspection was stained and deformed after only one use. The average life, I’m told is only five months, on average.
This is why the original silicone is far superior.
On a side note the replacement filter screen that comes with the gaskets is a cheap aluminum facsimile of the original stainless steel one. AVOID THIS REPLACEMENT PRODUCT. It states it is made in Italy but looks Chinese. You will be disappointed.
Lastly, after contacting Bialetti’s American office in New Jersey regarding these issues and my request to secure an original silicone replacement gasket, i never got a response back, after two followups. Really frustrated by their lack of response.
So, where can i find an alternative gasket replacement?
After extensive reviews, i found a YouTube video regarding this product made by LitOrange (China.) They are silicone and are exactly the same dimensional specs. For all i know, they supplied the original gasket for the Venus, since the pot is also manufactured in China.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VM8QBK6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
They are arriving today and I will be reviewing this week. I hope this helps others in securing a quality replacement gasket for their Venus brewer.
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From the manufacturer
Bialetti Venus
Elegance and performance in a renewed form.
A TIMELESS CLASSIC
Premium finishes and renewed design for a coffee maker suitable even for the most elegant environments. The new boiler with thick walls gives safety and quality in the cup, the anti-scald handle is ergonomic and non-slip.
MADE TO LAST
Made of 18/10 steel to work also on induction cooking tops, it maintains its shine and its original characteristics even after prolonged use.
ANTI-SCALDING HANDLE
Attention to design, ergonomic and with non-slip finish.
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Select a quality blend, suitable for the production of coffee for the Moka. Fill the boiler up to the lower level of the safety valve, without exceeding it and using fresh water, possibly low in limestone. |
Fill the filter generously, without pressing the coffee powder, forming a small gutter and avoiding dust escaping on the edges of the boiler. Close the coffee pot, screwing the collector firmly onto the boiler and place it on the stove. |
The flame must never envelop the coffee maker, but remain inside the bottom of the same, in order to allow extraction in adequate times and not too quickly. As soon as you start to hear the typical Moka gurgle, the coffee is ready and you will need to turn off the fire immediately. |
Never let excess coffee boil: this would burn it, compromising its success and making it too bitter. Enjoy hot coffee, as soon as it is ready, remembering to mix the contents of the collector: the coffee extracted at the end, in fact, is less full-bodied than that leaked at the beginning of boiling. |
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| Description | Made with 100% Colombia Excelso Beans brings notes of flowers and dried fruits to the palate, exalted by a slow medium roasting. | This 100% Arabica Brasil Natural Beans delivers a balanced, delicate, yet flavorful experience | Predominantly Robusta India blend gives an intense taste and a full-bodied coffee. A dark roasting accentuates notes reminding of toasted bread and cocoa. | Rich in aroma and with an enveloping structure, it gives a unique flavor without sacrificing the pleasure of the true Italian ritual. The medium roast gives this coffee refined aromatic notes of cereals and toast. | Gourmet coffee with a nutty aroma, characterized by toasted notes and a round and delicate taste. Enveloping body and medium roast, a Moka blend designed to best enhance its aromatic characteristics. | Gourmet coffee with a chocolate aroma, characterized by toasted notes and a round and delicate taste. Enveloping body and medium roast, a Moka blend designed to best enhance its aromatic characteristics. |
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| Origin | Colombia Excelso | Brasil Natural | India | Brasil Natural | Colombia Excelso | Colombia Excelso |
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Terrible Customer Service
First I'd like to say I love Bialetti espresso machines. They have great quality and are superb. But their customer service is not good. Once they make it, sell it to you...you're on your own and good luck. Hopefully you got a good one and if you did you will be drinking the best coffee for years. But if you got a defective one there is nothing to do. Make sure as soon as you get it to check the little rubber gasket on the inside to make sure it is the right size and will stay on. I bought two, a 6 cup & 10 cup. I used the 6 cup immediately and it was great. About six weeks later I opened the 10 cup because I had family come over, and saw the gasket kept falling off. By then I was passed my return window with Amazon so I contacted Bialetti, they point blank basically told me buy another one. Period. No apology, not we'll send a gasket, nothing! Amazon as always has a great return policy but Bialetti has no manufacturers warranty. They do not care or give you no kind of warranty.
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Que mejorar: solo tu café y el agua, mejores ingredientes resultados deliciosos.
Cara, sí claro, pero vale la pena la inversión, materiales de primera, e experimentado con cafeteras económicas y los resultados no son los esperados aún con ingredientes premium, eso sí es un gasto, al final terminé comprando una original y el resultado es el que esperas.
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