Bialetti Mukka Express 2-cup Espresso Machine

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It makes a really good latte or expresso drink but you have to make sure everything is screwed on tight!! If not, the coffee drink will leak out from the bottom. Follow directions well. It's nice to make your own drink and not pay $5 someplace else. I wish the pot was larger though; it only makes 8 ounces at a time.

I bought it because Williams Sonoma was always out of stock si I figured I'd turn to ebay. The product looked good and seller included the "how to use" dvd.
This product had a top and bottom which had to be seperated to insert water and espresso. The tricky part was screwing it back on. Every time I used it the espresso would begin to seep out. It was frustrating. I attempted one more time and all this espresso liquid exploded all over my stove and onto my nice white ceiling. Huge mess and my ceilingneeds to be repainted. I just threw it out. I think this item was an older model and the new one that is out is probably improved. Or maybe I was just sent a defective model. It only worked once for me.
I make coffee everyday so I know the problem was not on my behalf. It was just a bad item.

This is an outstanding product that makes great cappuccino for a very low cost. Pot after pot is terrific. Then it stopped working properly, so I emailed the distributor and told them about my problem. They responded within an hour, told me that one of the parts must be defective and sent it to me today via UPS, at no charge.

Talk about great service!

Good product from a good company.

I received this for Xmas last year and it worked very well, for a time. The more I used it the worse the performance. I contacted Bialetti and they sent me a new valve. That worked ... for a time. They sent me another. That worked well... for a time.

I wasn't getting "Frothed" milk, I was getting milky coffee. I sure didn't need a $90 coffee pot to make milky coffee, I could do that on my stove with a saucepan.

Finally I returned the entire item. Who can be bothered with replacing the valve every month? It's a design flaw that, hopefully, will be corrected.

I love cappuccino and was spending way too much at the local coffee shop. Thought I'd try this and see how it compares. I absolutely LOVE it! It's just the right amount for my morning "kick"! It's frothy and delicious especially when I add my favorite flavors to the milk. Be careful though when adding the water. If you add too much it will over flow.

I love my Mukka maker. It did leak at first, but only because *I* was not firmly attaching both ends together. Once I figured that out, it has been smooth latte and cappuccino sailing. I don't believe there are any inherent design flaws with the Mukka. I have been buying these as gifts (along with a can or two of Illy coffee) for friends in the USA and they too have had no problems once they get through the first few pots.

A few tips I found helpful: Once you hear the frothing sounds, you can turn down the heat just a little to control the frothing and the flow of the coffee. Leave the heat on until the frothing noise dissapaites, then remove from the heat. This will ensure that all the steam pressure is released. After my cappuccino is done I always release and remove the steam valve, rinse it well, and then fill the milk chamber with warm water. This makes cleaning it later in the day a breeze. Also, the directions recommend taking the Mukka completely apart and cleaning it well after 30 pots. This is important because powdery coffee granules will eventually build up on the inside of the filter and not allow the coffee to rise to the top chamber.

I have had the best results using either 1-2% milk or using vanilla soy milk regarding froth. I have tried unsweetened soy milk and it did not froth well.

An aside: let me say that I am shocked at how expensive the Mukka maker is in the USA compared to Italy. Sure, they are made in Italy, not the USA but $89 USD seems excessive. I bought my Mukka for 28 Euros and it included 2 large Bialetti Cappuccino cups. Also interesting to note is that replacement parts and gaskets for the Mukka and all other Moka makers are much easily found here in Italy (usually at a grocery or home store) than in the USA.

Purchased this as a Valentine's gift. Recipient specifically wanted a stove top espresso machine that froths milk. He is using this daily. Dislikes inconsistent results - may be operator learning curve. Likes that it is a single unit that can be stored easily and it is easy to use.

This stove top espresso machine makes a great cappuccino and latte. Closely follow the instructions and you will get great results. And be sure to use it 2 -3 times and discard the coffee before you actually drink it. Believe me it's worth it. So if you love a good cappuccino or latte you will love the Mukka.

Purchased the Bialetti Mukka for my wife who is a total St@&%uck$ junkie. Really had my doubts about the effectiveness of a stovetop unit that also foams the milk at the same time. Actually quite amazed what a decent job it did. I spent a lot of time as a bartender and barista making lots of expressos/capps/lattes, and everything in between, and next to that this is like hitting the snooze bar on your alarm clock. The Mukka combines a double boiler and pressure cooker method to heat the water in the bottom part of the base and use the pressure from the heated water to force it through the expresso in the middle and steam milk in the upper part. Won't make the best cup you've ever had, but it's really handy and convienient for the single drinker. Don't plan to serve more than 1 or 2 people at one time with this, because of the time involved. By the time it took to make the third latte, the first one would be cold. Does not make the best froth. You are actually drinking a latte rather than a cappucino. Hope this helped.

I've TRIED, over and over. I've read, reread, and read again the directions. I've tried cappuccino and latte. I've even tried with just water. The coffee doesn't rise into the upper chamber unless I undo the valve (and you can imagine the mess that makes!
Am I doing something wrong? Or is my unit faulty?
It seemed like such a great idea, but the result of my having bought it is that I'm using my espresso machine, heating milk in the microwave and using a stick blender to froth it. Not what I'd had in mine!

f/u. I contacted the manufacturers and got a new valve. That was the problem. It works fine now.

I bought bialetti mukka express stove top and only use it about ten times or so. I have recently heard a very noisy horrible "zingggg" out of unit and when the valve done up there is no coffee in the milk, the milk did not frothe either. There is terrible noice (very loud) came out in the middle of process. I use the same coffee ground and the same milk. The unit worked well but after ten times of used it became problem.
I tried to rub olive oil in the gasket so there is no leaking but the coffee failled to go up. I wonder what went wrong with my unit ? any suggestion would be highly appreciated.

I love the product and it works very well. I had to fine tune my "user skills" a few times before everything went perfectly well.

I'm very happy with my Mukka Express, my syster recomended the product so I got and I love it. I haven't get any liking problems at all since I bough it, works perfectly. Thank you very much.

i had one before amd wanted another and this one was excellent it was exactly what I wanted and it came to me quickly so the process was very smooth

First, I did not receive the item. After two weeks, I sent several emails with no response back. I decided to do a dispute request. After 30 days from the end date of the auction, I received a package and a email. I was terribly disappointed. The item was USED(water deposits on the inside) not new and the product was not the same as described in the auction. I had to spend $13 to mail the piece of trash back and I am still out the orginal price I paid. I will never do business with this customer or their website http://mydvdtrader.com/

When you consider the cost of one at Starbucks OR the cost of a "real" espresso, combined with the mega-hassle of cleaning same - this is a steal! For some reason, my prior ones have lasted less than a year each, but again, still worth it. My ceiling has been sprayed with "cafe latte" a few times but c'est la vie. All in all, the best.

This was a chance purchase because I like coffee products. I look for grinders, roasters, antique coffee makers, etc. When I saw this product listed in one of the coffee categories, I took a chance that I would like it and found it to be great. I had never heard of them before. I have made many delicious cups of cappucino and everyone is amazed with this neat little Italian gadget. Shopping ebay is like browsing through a giant flea market, with items categorized neatly and easily found. Thanks. Thomas Cook

Easy to use quick way to make a cappuccino or caffellate right from home
also a nice looking coffe maker great for display in your kitchen counter.

I bought the Mukka Expresso about a month ago and I just love it. It makes great latte with foam as fast as a coffee maker. Its just the right size,2 cups, and is very impressive looking. I use it all the time,is very simply to use and it came with a dvd to show you how. I recommend this product.

I had the same problem as the previous reviewer for awhile (coffee leaking all over no matter how tight I screw the two parts or how clean I keep them). I found a solution: put a tiny bit of olive oil on the rubber ring; this will help form a perfect seal b/w the two surfaces and stops all leaks.

We saw these in Italy in 2006. The locals we talked to didn't know what it was, so we didn't want to get one then. After returning we checked it out on line and decided to get one. Of course, eBay was the place to go, and we weren't disappointed.
The Mukka Express showed up in good condition. It's fairly straight forward and easy to use, but reading the directions is a must, and watching the demo video on the Bialetti web site is a great idea. It doesn't work exactly like their other coffee makers, so some care is needed to make sure you don't make a big mess. The cappuccinos came out excellent, as did the lattés.
Drawbacks - It can be messy. If you get too much either milk or water when making a cappuccino then it will overflow when it froths. It only makes enough for two, if you use the regular cappuccino cups. We don't, which means it only makes enough for one. Because of this we usually simply make espressos and warm our own milk. Otherwise it has to be cooled and cleaned quickly in order to make a second or third pot. This can easily be done though, by holding the machine under cold water until the metal cools enough to handle. Another concern is that it can get stuck together pretty tight as the air inside contracts. The button should be removed immediately after serving in order to avoid this. That way the pressure can stay the same as outside.
The Bialetti Mukka Express does exactly what they say it will do, and is a great little machine. It's fairly straight forward, and the ladies who have seen it think it's cute, for whatever that's worth to you (especially the cow design - though it doesn't clean as easily). I can heartily recommend them for the coffee lover. If you're making coffee for a crowd though, then I'd recommend Bialetti's other coffee machines and a good milk warmer and frother.

This little guy is amazing! I've been using it everyday since I bought it, and am thrilled with the quality of the drinks. Yes, you do need to take your time when using it (even then- less than 5 minutes) and NOT overfill the coffee. If you follow the directions carefully, you will be rewarded! There's also a helpful video that shows how the Mukka works on the Bialetti website.

My husband wanted to get an espresso machine, but with the time and equipment it takes to make, I knew he wouldn't use it much. This Mukka Express was a perfect option for him. It is easy to use and can make a cup of cappuccino in five minutes. Just add the coffee and milk and put it on the stovetop. Makes a great cup of coffee. It does only make 2 small cups, so it would be nice if it made a little more. Very cute design. Small and easy to store. My husband has had a lot of fun with his new Mukka!