Those stovestop espresso makers that are found throughout Italy have long been on my list of kitchen items to buy, and that's just what I did a few days ago. I love an invigorating cappuccino or latte in the afternoons if I happen to be near a good cafe when I'm out and about. As much as I like a barista taking care of my coffee drink and making it to my specifications, creating one at home shouldn't be something to stop us from enjoying a good brew in our very own abode. After weighing the costs, manufacturers and ease of operation, I finally settled on the iconic Bialetti brand of espresso makers for my Pennsylvania kitchen. I just had to see what it was like. With several capacities available from this particular brand, I decided to go for the middle-tiered 6 cup version. Keep in mind that when talking about espresso, a cup of this brew equals to 3 ounces to be exact. That is a 'shot' in espresso parlance. A 6 cup stove top espresso maker ...
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