Bialetti Moka Mukka Express Caffettiera per Cappuccino Espresso Cremoso, Alluminio, Bianco, 2 tazze

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We know we’re splitting hairs here, but the brew times between the Brikka and the Moka are not identical, so we had to talk about it. The Moka brews coffee in four to five minutes while the Brikka brews in three to four minutes. The reason you get that minute faster brewing speed is due to the dual valve system and increased internal pressure of the Brikka. The fact that Brikka allows you to enjoy café-quality coffee crema every time is what has made this coffee machine so beloved. Yet that’s not its only feature by far. Sure, it has a few defects in its design, but so does Moka. All of the key differences boil down to one thing: Brikka gives espresso lovers better crema. It also makes great lattes, provides a more potent dose of caffeine, and the coffee isn’t as watery.

Bialetti Moka Express Review: Why I Love This Stovetop Coffee Pot Bialetti Moka Express Review: Why I Love This Stovetop Coffee Pot

One of the many things that determines moka pot coffee’s taste is the level of heat. For instance, some people prefer a darker roast while others go for a lighter roast. Well, except for the names of the coffeemakers, which are etched into each respective machine. Those clearly spell out which model you own, either Brikka or Moka. That said, both are classic pots that come in equal-sized models. They would both be at home in your kitchen or on a camping stove. The brewing process is the same, as well. Depending on what you are going for, either one would be an excellent addition to your home cafe arsenal. Have fun experimenting and…

Brikka Is the Cream of the Crop

In 1930s Italy, Alfonso Bialetti invented a brewing system that revolutionized the process of domestic coffee brewing throughout Italy and soon the rest of the world. Based on his observations of Italian laundry equipment at that time, Bialetti imagined a brewing system that brewed coffee by passing pressurized boiling water through ground coffee. The result was the iconic Bialetti Moka Pot or Bialetti percolator, patented in 1933 and still in use globally today. While this is the most marked distinction, there are other critical differences between the Bialetti Brikka and the Moka espresso makers. Brikka Brews Faster You have all the facts on the Brikka and Moka, so now it’s time to decide which will be your next coffeemaker. To do that, you have to determine what matters most to you when shopping for a new brewer. Since these Bialetti coffee machines share many of the same parts, their cleaning protocols don’t really differ. Bialetti suggests only mild dish detergents for the Brikka and Moka to prevent ruining the aluminum. They also recommend you use a liquid chrome polish if you want your coffeemaker to look as shiny and new as the day you first took it out of the box. Brikka and Moka Differences

Bialetti Moka Express Hob Espresso Coffee Maker, 1 Cup Bialetti Moka Express Hob Espresso Coffee Maker, 1 Cup

The last con is a problem because it leads to lower water pressure, which reduces the production of coffee with crema. Brikka Is the Cream of the Crop There’s no real advantage to choosing the Moka over the Brikka or vice-versa if you care about coffeemaker capacity. Both can brew two, four, or more cups of coffee depending on the model. As a reminder, the coffeemakers we highlighted today produce up to four cups at a time. Using the Moka is about as convenient as the Brikka. First, you choose a coffee blend within Moka’s many options. Then you add the coffee grounds to the filter, but make sure you don’t press down on them. The coffee grounds will make a gutter that keeps dust from exiting the boiler’s edges and altering your coffee’s flavor.In few minutes a small amount of coffee will start coming out and the typical puff of Brikka, signalling the beginning of froth formation, will be heard. Bialetti felt no need to reinvent the wheel when it came to making the Brikka coffeemaker (yes, the Moka came first and is a long-time Bialetti staple). Looking at one coffee machine and then the other, you’d be hard-pressed to come up with differences between the two. Making the Brikka vs. Moka debate further compelling is the fact that the same masterminds created them both. So, to see which one produces a better espresso, let’s first see how Moka measures up. Things We Like