Easyworkz Diego Stovetop Espresso Maker Stainless Steel Italian Coffee Machine Maker 12cup 520ml Induction Moka Pot

I bought two of these, one for my son and one for me to replace an aging Bialetti knockoff.One of the two boxes had clearly been opened and cosmetic damage was evident on the enclosed mokka pot. That's an immediate loss of points: if you want to sell me a returned product, then reduce the price!To those doubting that part of this is aluminum, worry not. Every part is stainless steel.This mokka pot is sleeker than a Bialetti - taller, slimmer, glossier. It looks good. But it's a case of style over substance.The boiler is nice and glossy. But, if you start with hot water (as James Hoffmann and others suggest) then trying to screw it to the upper coffee container is very difficult. You need to wear an oven glove with rubber grips to tighten them together.I have had great difficulty "dialing in" this mokka pot. I think that this is because the funnel is narrower but taller than what your find in a Bialetti.This also makes filling it with ground coffee more challenging - spillage is a risk. Unless you have a grinder such as the Niche Zero or something with a similarly-sized coffee grind cup. But, why would you want a mokka pot if you own a Nich Zero?Another reason why dialing in may be more difficult is that the stainless steel seems to conduct the heat quicker than aluminium, so there is less time for the coffee to brew/steep/whatever the term is.For some reason, the holes in the bottom of the funnel are larger than in a Bialetti, which means that some of the ground coffee falls through as you are dosing it.The bottom of the coffee container section has a moat, which is very difficult to clean if any coffee crud builds up.I have used three different coffees so far, and have yet to get a drink as satisfying as my Bialetti knockoff. The coffee from this lacks the body and flavour that I was previously able to get. I am tending towards using water that's at a much lower temperature than 95°C (~60°C) and at a much finer grind, to try and increase extraction. I will probably reduce the temperature of the water even further in the future.Oh, and if you need the reducer, then may I suggest that you stick to instant coffee.It looks good, it's built well, but the coffee isn't nearly as good as I have had from other mokka pots.

Does the job. Good quality. Nice finish. Made with good materials, will last a long time

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!

I’ve only been using it for a week, hence the 4*. It needs to last too but brilliant thus far. I would recommend.

I live this bit of coffee kit.It is smart easy to clean.My only slight issue is you have to make sure that the top bit is properly screwed on.That might sound obvious but make sure you give it an extra twist.Great product.

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