30020 Features: -Expresso maker.-Gas or electric stovetops.-Portable.-Charming, classic appearance.-Safety valve and heat resistant bakelite.-Bakelite cool to touch handles.-Espresso using the steam pressure method.-Makes 3, 6, 9 cups. Construction: -Steel construction. Assembly Instructions: -Assembly required. Dimensions: -Overall dimensions: 7.5'' H x 5.5'' W x 11'' D.
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The Bellman CX-25
After getting a Bialetti Moka Express moka pot (and loving the coffee brewed with it), I decided to experience some more and ended up purchasing this stove-top "espresso" maker.
The CX-25 seems to "brew" slightly different tasting coffee (richer) with a bit thicker consistency than a moka pot. The physics behind this apparatus is pretty much like the moka pots, except you have control over how much pressure builds up before releasing the coffee. Whereas in a Bialetti Brikka, you are limited to however much pressure the release can withstand, with the CX-25, you can build up as much pressure as a 5 minute boil would produce (the manual suggests a 5 minute boil time for the steamer, not the coffee. Coffee, it says, can be boiled/steamed/pressurized for about 30-60 seconds before the user has to open up the valve and let the coffee drip out. I do not know if this is for safety, but the point is you CAN let the pressure build inside safely for upto 5 minutes, according to the...
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For it's cost, this Stovetop Works Just Fine
I've been using one of these stainless stovetop Cappuccino style makers with a steamer valve for more than 15 years now; using various Peet's Coffee beans (mixing Italian Espresso & Colombian, Viennese & French Roast, Aged Java, etc., all roasted with a German method exclusively for them) and would say J.Doe's description of the nature and use of the maker and coffee's resulting taste is an accurate critique. In short, this maker works just fine, given it's cost.
Over the years and pretty much with few exceptions, those who've tasted the coffee brewed from this device -family, friends, co-workers and neighbors- have commented as to it's great, strong taste (with creamer or just straight black). As a result, I've been known to utter, "I have this thing 'down to a science.'"
The ferryman's comment are true as to some grounds being found at the bottom of the cup (and/or thermos), and floating oil (actually, the caffeine atop the coffee), but he's simply wrong when...
Great Latte, good creme
I think some of the reviewers have spent too much time at their local Starbucks and think a $150 cooker is going to do the same thing as some expensive expresso machine costing $500 or above. I bought one of these machines 20 years ago to use in the camper where I had no electricity and have used it almost daily since. I just bought another for the house in Mexico and may have to purchase another real soon as the line outside my kitchen door is getting longer each and every day for those people who just happen to stop by in hopes of a great latte in the mornings.
I lost the top of the steamer basket when someone was helping me do dishes and tried unsucessfully to purchase another one. Perhaps that is the real secret of how to make killer espresso. I cut small squares from a sheet of paper towel and put a small sheet in the top of the basket by folding it or stuffing it in around the edges. This sort of acts like a paper filter and changes the makeup of the "creme" everyone...
Product Features :
- A charming, classic appearance with heavy 18/8 Stainless Steel construction, safety valve, and heat resistant bakelite
- It was made for the household stovetop
- Makes authentic European espresso using the steam pressure method
- The espresso is prepared by forcing live steam and hot water
- The pressure of boiling water extracts pure flavor and aroma
Rating : 3.5 out of 5.0
List Price : $180.20
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