In article . com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> No matter how much you spend nothing will perform better than this:
> http://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Moka-...ref=pd_bbs_4/1
> 02-2462282-7529725?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1174527692&sr=8-4

Sure, and there's no difference between Camembert and Gouda.

Sheldon persists in this disinformation campaign. There's nothing wrong
with Moka pots. Zillions of Italians use them. I have one, too. I
also have a pump espresso machine. Most people with more than two
functioning tastebuds can tell the difference between the coffee made in
these devices. A food chemist can explain that they are very different
products, produced under very different thermodynamic conditions.

> Of course you can always go cultish-egoist, just open your wallet

If you only brew espresso for mixing with water or milk (cappucinos,
lattes, Americanos), then a moka pot or other steam-based gizmo might be
all you need.

But if you like the taste, aroma, and texture of real espresso in
straight shots, a pump machine might be worth considering. I'm out of
date on current products, but I second the recommendation to check the
articles in alt.coffee.

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Julian Vrieslander