| Bialetti Mukka Express Cappuccino Maker |  | Manufacturer: Bialetti
Category: Kitchen
Buy Refurbished: $74.94 - $108.00 (On sale from $117.00)
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Rating:  290 reviews
Autographed: No
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ASIN: B000LHBF1K
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| Features:
| • | Stovetop Cappuccino in under 5 minutes | | • | Brews and Froths in Same Pot | | • | Makes Two (2) 7 oz. cups | | • | Available in cow-print, polish and pink | | • | Made in Italy |
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Product Description
Bialetti's award-winning Mukka Express cappuccino maker has brought the "L'Arte del Cappuccino" right to your stovetop.This ingenious invention takes the original Bialetti moka pot design and integrates a pressuirized milk frothing valve to brew and froth cappuccino in the same pot in under five minutes. Suitable for all stovetops. Free CaffeSolo Moka Coffee with each purchase.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 290
 This is the BEST!! September 18, 2005
Rence (Chicago, IL United States)
171 out of 173 found this review helpful
I was really excited to get this new product and I tried it right way. The first time I used it, I put the flame on too high and not only did I get milk everywhere (which I should have known from heating up milk and cream when making bechemel sauce or yogurt, milk goes EVERYWHERE when overheated) but water leaked as well.
I can't tell how many times I've used it since (sometimes twice or three pots a day) and I haven't had a problem with it at all. My guests love it as well. If the flame is medium, it doesn't leak. As soon as I hear the milk or cream frothing, I take it off the stove and put it on the sink (just in case, but it hasn't overflowed over since that first time I used it).
It's superfast, and it's supereasy to clean. This little product is saving me lots of money because I no longer desire to buy Cappuccino from Starbucks.
My only complaint about this product is that it has a two-cup capacity. That would be a two-espresso-cup capacity. So if you buy this product don't think it will make 16oz. And keep the flame low-medium. And take it off the heat when the milk starts frothing :)
Takes a little practice... July 2, 2006
Craig (Studio City, CA)
93 out of 96 found this review helpful
...and if you do it makes a great latte or cappucino. Follow the directions explicitly, or you could have a mess on your hands, as some other reviewers have reported. Now that I've had it a couple of months, it comes out perfectly (including lots of foam, if that's what you choose)99% of the time. When there is a problem (leaking, exploding, etc., as noted by others) it's because you haven't done something right. When instructions are followed, it works just great. Some things to particularly watch out for:
-Be certain the rubber seal is properly seated.
-Check to make sure you have properly screwed the two main parts together - correctly and securely.
-Observe fill line guidelines strictly - if you put in either too much water or milk, it will overflow.
There is nothing inherently wrong with the design - when I've had problems, it's been my error.
The instructions are clear and thorough - just don't be hasty or careless and you will love this item.
Seattle Starbucks drinker gives 5 stars December 25, 2005
Daiun (United States)
82 out of 85 found this review helpful
Sell your Starbucks stock because this product is amazing! In just 4 quick minutes a delicious frothy cuppucino is ready - and it tastes better than Starbucks!! Forget the bad reviews, if you have half a brain this maker is no problem. Just add water to the line on bottom, scoop in a few teaspoons of espresso, screw on the top, add milk to the line, put it on the stove, wait for the button to pop and your done!
Great for coffee lovers August 27, 2005
A. Todd (Washington DC)
44 out of 44 found this review helpful
I got the Mukka Bialetti cappuccino maker as a gift.
Pros: It makes EXCELLENT cappuccino. Note: whole milk does not 'froth' as well as low fat. The taste and quality of the cappuccino is like what you would get in a coffee bar via a professional machine. I assume the quality of the coffee used is a factor, and I'm using good quality bean.
Cons: It makes a small amount of cappuccino. Enough for two demitasse small cups, or for one large mug. Also, there are four non-dishwasher-safe parts that have to be cleaned after each use: the lower (water) carafe, the coffee basket, the upper (milk) carafe, and the pressure valve. It's best to clean it right after serving before anything dries to the interior.
Even with the drawbacks of small portions and clean-up duties, I would recommend this maker for the great cappuccino it makes via such a small device.
Works Just As Advertised January 6, 2008
M. McCown
42 out of 42 found this review helpful
I bought this little gem so that I could enjoy a quick cappuccino after dinner, and I'm 100% satisfied with it. It seems a few (several) people here have had issues using it, and 99.9% of the time, those errors are user-errors. That said, here's how I consistently get great cappuccinos with my Mukka Express...
1. Use the right grind. Most store-bought espresso grinds are too fine, as the Mukka explicitly states to use rough ground espresso. If you find that you have coffee dregs in the water tank after brewing, your grind it too fine.
2. I use a glass top stove, and the water measurement is 6 ounces. BE SURE TO GET THIS RIGHT!
3. Use medium-high heat. I set my cook top to 7.5, and my cappuccino is ready in just over 5 minutes.
4. Do NOT let any -- and I mean ANY -- coffee grinds remain on the basket or heater rim. The couple of times I have had seal issues, grinds were the problem. If you don't have a steady hand, just fill the coffee basket separately, then put it onto the heat tank.
5. I recommend using less milk than the directions indicate -- especially as you first get used to using the Mukka. Since I also like a stronger cup, I fill the milk to around 1/4-inch below the recommended line. Experiment with this, starting with FAR LESS, so that you avoid potential froth-overs. The temp you end up using will also impact the amount of froth, so play it safe to begin with and use less milk.
6. MAKE SURE THE PRESSURE VALVE IS LOCKED! The only way the pressure stem will fire off and leave the Mukka is if it's broken or not locked in place.
7. If you aren't getting much foam, your cook top temp is too low. If it's foaming out and you haven't overfilled with milk, your cook top temp is too high.
So, if you follow the steps, you should have no problems getting a great cappuccino. After a few tries, you'll find the right settings for your stove. ENJOY!
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