Ariete Moka Aroma Coffee Machine Mokina-1358, Plastic, 480 W, White

I bought this as a convenient alternative to my conventional stove top pot. I have to say that despite the mixed reviews here, I am extremely pleased with my purchase. If you are used to using a conventional Italian stove pot you will have no difficulty using or appreciating this pot. The method of coffee preparation and making is exactly as you will be accustomed to. It is clean, efficient, and attractive to look at. It makes a great Italian coffee. However, if you are not used to Italian coffees, in terms of small volume, very strong taste, you will need to dilute the resultant with boiling water to produce a coffee such as Americano in terms of weaker strength and greater volume. The only disadvantage (if it is one) is that the upper white chamber is made of hard plastic and I did worry if this might "taste", I have not found this at all. I have no difficulty in highly recommending this Ariete mocha pot..Buon appetito e buon caffe!!

makes excellent coffee, just fill it up and plug it to a power outlet, 3 minutes and your espresso is ready... For better taste, ensure the coffee powder is thinly ground, this will make the difference between a proper espresso and a watered coffee (any Lavazza blend is perfect with this machine, for example). Update 24.11.2015: After over one year of continuous usage, the product is still working well, no significant marks to the exterior, while interior is perfect. The plastic handle (which is a common problem with cheap machines where it may break easily) is holding well, although we tend to use the machine carefully and pay attention not to pull too strong.

Used to have a DeLonghi Alicia, which eventually broke. Tried this and coffees are just as good. Early runs saw dregs come through into the coffee but after a few cycles, this was fine. The white colour looks realy good but bear in mind that coffee does stain this a little - so it won't be perfect after a few uses but still looks pretty good. One thing that's missing is an indication of when the coffee is done - you just have to listen out for it bubbling to indicate it's done or just note the time yourself - not ideal

Our ceramic hob broke recently so I couldn’t use my stove top mocha. Bought this to see me through - client go without my coffee while working at home! Really happy with this. Perfect flavour every time. Lavazza Crema coffee works well in this.

It works like the usual Moka but the plastic lid is too light and it does not seal properly so while pouring the coffee, it is better to keep it open to avoid spilling.

Amazing coffee maker, as easy to use as putting on your kettle, but does much better coffee. Got it for work, so my colleagues to annoy my colleagues with smell of perfect coffee, while they have to drink cheap machine one :P

Arrived late, despite being informed this would arrive before Christmas. We have also not yet used as we have had to purchase an adapter because the write up does not mention it is fitted with an European two pin plug and does not come with a UK adaptor of any kind.

Just perfect. A bit picky on the coffee, make sure you use finely ground coffee, better if from some Italian brands (like Lavazza, Splendid, Illy…) as the coarser grounds make it a bit less flavourful and the machine tends to get overloaded with pressure and spill a bit.

This pot looks cute and it does the job. Makes good coffee

Works fine

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works great

Ho acquistato questa moka elettrica e ne sono pienamente soddisfatto. Il marchio Ariete si conferma una garanzia di qualità e affidabilità. Il punto di forza è senza dubbio la sua velocità: in pochi minuti prepara un caffè eccellente, senza la necessità di un fornello. ​È perfetta per la mattina, quando si ha poco tempo. Il caffè viene denso e aromatico, proprio come quello della moka tradizionale. La funzione di autospegnimento e il mantenimento della temperatura sono dettagli molto comodi che rendono l'utilizzo ancora più pratico. ​Se cercate un modo veloce per gustare un buon caffè, la consiglio vivamente."