Easyworkz Diego Stovetop Espresso Maker Stainless Steel Italian Coffee Machine Maker 6cup 300ml Induction Moka Pot

This is my first ever moka pot and I'm very pleased with it. In fact, it is now part of my life as a morning routine.Positives:1) It brings out a different, more intense, flavour compared to my cafetiere and it's quicker;2) The polished stainless steel and satin black base looks smart - so much better than the cheaper looking Aluminium efforts;3) It's easy enough to strip and clean.Negatives:1) The black satin base is painted and is easy to scratch and the stainless steel body had some minor scratches (which may have occurred while in transit - see below for how I resolved this;2) The instructions did not explain how to remove the silicone gasket - I wasn't sure whether it had been heat welded in and so couldn't be removed - again, I resolved this (see below);3) The quantity of coffee produced each time is enough for ONE cup - you'd struggle to get two cups out of it. However, the larger Diago Easyworks pot (with the stainless steel base) would alleviate this issue;4) The wall between the inside of the pot and the "chimney" narrows to a point which is "awkward" to clean.AdviceI'd highly recommend that you take out the silicone gasket after each coffee making session. On the pot's first (pre-use) cleaning I noticed water behind the gasket and there is no way of removing this without stripping it. If not cleaned, you're eventually going to start having "interesting" flavoured coffee! To remove the gasket use something thin and plastic. If you use a metal knife there's a risk you'll damage the gasket or scratch the pot: I use a small plastic spatula - the type used by children to spread glue with. Regarding the stainless steel body having minor scratches: if this bothers you (it bothers me!) then use a suitable metal polish to remove them. I used "Autosol" which is a slightly abrasive cream - it's a 5 to10 minute job.ReflectionsThese pots do not produce coffee that can be described as "espresso" - it's something else and I'm unsure why they are referred to as "espresso pots" instead of "moka pots." Perhaps, it is because the most appropriate grind size for use is most similar to an espresso grind if using pre-ground coffee? Saying that, the recommended grind size by my 1zpresso K-Plus grinder is between settings "5 and 7" whereas a recommended espresso setting is between "3 and 4.5."ConclusionThe price of the Diago Easyworks was reasonable, it's solid and looks good, and I really enjoy using it on a daily basis. I suspect that it will last for years and it is possible to find replacement silicone gaskets online. I highly recommend you try it!

Lovely to look at, easy to clean and functions perfectly. Seems like it’s made to last so hopefully good value for the money.

So hard to find a good coffee pot that isn't aluminium. This one looks great, keeps its shine after lots of use and is steel, which is preferable to aluminium imho.

Liked that it's made of steel...( replacing an old aluminium one!).... disliked the handle getting too hot to hold ....though with practice and a tea towel....I'll get used to it!!

We bought this coffee pot because we wanted a bigger one. It’s great. We love it. Super quality. Worth every penny.

Bought for a friend and the first time she used it the outside so discoloured I was disgusted and upset. She would not let me return it as it had been a present. I have not seen stainless steel discolour like it before.

I had to get rid of my lovely Alessi espresso maker when I bought an induction hob because it was made of aluminium and didn’t work with it. This espresso maker is made of steel and works really well. It looks good too.

These coffee makers can be very hit and miss. Some over stew the coffee, others are annoying to pour or get hot handles. This one is great. The coffee steams though nicely (do not over pack) and it creates a lovely smooth flavour. Please be warned that where they say12 cups, they mean 12 espressos with this type of coffee maker. This size makes 3 good lattes in a mug.

Easy to clean, NO unhealthy aluminum and beautiful enough to display. Heats quickly on my gas stove and makes delicious espresso. Love it!

Garrafa de excelente qualidade.Aço grosso, excelente estrutura.

I use this every day, high quality, very shiny and look nice, produces well, makes good espresso, good sized base for steadiness on propane stove, handle doesn’t heat up on propane stove. Only down side is there is no lever to tilt lid open to check progress. This is something I might send an item back for as you could possibly knock it over checking inside using the top knob but everything else is too good.

Excelente calidad, y el café sale excelente

funziona su induzione, il caffe non risulta bruciato come.quello su gas. nessun difetto dopo qualche settimana di utilizzo. abb. pesante sia corpo che base. sembra tutto ok. caffe per 4 persone anche nella versione piccola