I have one of these Alessi pots:
https://www.alessi.com/gb_en/product...90-9090-6.html
It is superb. Highly recommended.
I should caveat that with the fact that I do NOT use it on an induction hob though!
I initially bought the Bialetti induction moka maker but it simply is not as good as my aluminium version (which does not work on my induction hob).
Before I make another mistake does anyone have any recommendations of what I could buy. Do the converter plates work at all (they seem to have mixed reviews).
Thanks
I have one of these Alessi pots:
https://www.alessi.com/gb_en/product...90-9090-6.html
It is superb. Highly recommended.
I should caveat that with the fact that I do NOT use it on an induction hob though!
Last edited by Maysie; 3rd January 2020 at 16:07. Reason: Important info missed out!
I've got same Alessi one. Again, highly recommended but use on gas. Not cheap though but sometimes on offer on amazon. Other sizes also available.
It’s the whole induction thing that is causing issues. I loved my old Bialetti - but the new one is pants.
Bought a Stella one years ago and does the job admirably. Steel so works on any hob.
Like this one, they do differing sizes...
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Stellar-Hor...02NE84XYYATNXB
Last edited by Carl.1; 3rd January 2020 at 16:45.
I swapped Alessi moka pots when we moved to a house with an induction hob.
Have had no issues with it once I worked out what setting to use on the hob.
OP - what’s the specific issue with yours?
With the Bialetti - it tends to discolour a lot - I used it on a setting of around 9 on my induction hob with the small ring. The base goes a dark brown and only comes up clean with a soft cream wipe.
Also once the coffee finishes coming through the spout only half of the top reservoir was full. The bottom head still full with half the water but was concerned about running it dry - after the discolouration. It also stopped feeding the water through.
We use a Bialletti induction and makes a good brew. Coffee is great ( Aldi Columbian)
Can't see what spending more will benefit.
I swapped over to the Alessi 9090 from Bialetti after learning of them in a similar thread...link. They are definitely the way to go...just shop around for the lowest price.
Perhaps it is the Bialetti then...
We swapped from Alessi to Alessi induction with no problems, although I have our hob on 8 until the coffee starts to come through then turn down to 7 until it is done.
Assuming you’ve cleaned the filter and the seal sites properly?
FWIW this is the one we use:
https://www.alessi.com/gb_en/espress...mdl02-6-r.html
Last edited by j0hnbarker; 3rd January 2020 at 20:15.
I like the Alessi 9090 as well (especially the non twisting design), but it’s a lot of money, can’t even find one secondhand at an affordable price!
John can you use the Alessi you have on an induction hob?
That isn’t the induction one, take care anyone ordering!
This is the induction one https://www.alessi.com/gb_en/espress...dl02-6rfm.html.
Last edited by Kingstepper; 3rd January 2020 at 20:37.
Previously used one of these for a number of years before moving from induction to gas hob:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-In...SIN=B00LK9CMSI
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bialetti-Mo...089866&sr=8-13
Last edited by hughtrimble; 3rd January 2020 at 23:19.
The induction Bialetti is even cheaper...see #17...and works the same way as the Pulcina.
With the Bialetti - it tends to discolour a lot - I used it on a setting of around 9 on my induction hob with the small ring. The base goes a dark brown and only comes up clean with a soft cream wipe.
Also once the coffee finishes coming through the spout only half of the top reservoir was full. The bottom head still full with half the water but was concerned about running it dry - after the discolouration. It also stopped feeding the water through.
I have 2 different bialetti pots, and an Ilsa slancio which has a bit more steel to it (I.e.heavier)
http://www.ilsa-italy.it/components/...t/art091-S.jpg
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Just to update the thread and thank everyone for the recommendations.
I really wanted the Alessi 9090 - Richard Sapper design but it was just a little too much for me to spend. I am going to keep my eye for a 3 cup just in case.
However, I did get the Alessi Pulcina which is a lovely thing and I like it as much, if not more, than my old octagonal Bialetti.
There is no leak or drips, and its stays clean. It also makes the full 6 cup brew using all the water in the bottom bit
So extremely pleased. thanks
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Not showing for me on Amazon.
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Interesting the price of the 9090. I paid £64 on amazon 2 years ago after a heads up on here.
Still there for me on the first page...try a text search for 'Alessi' on their deals pages (maybe page 2 or 3 on a mobile?) and this link www.amazon.co.uk/deal/4bc2744c.
I use a bialetti induction one too and I have no problem with it .
The Amazon Alessi deal of the day working for me. There is a 6 cup 9090 as well as a few other Alessi design's on sale.