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In all fairness, Fiat won't get much from Chrysler either. I had to re-order the item three times to finally receive a good one. The first one came with a broken handle, the second one with a leaking valve.Funny when you think that Chrysler is now going to get the Italian technology (sic).
I rinse it after each use and clean it with a paper towel and mild dish soap and water about once a month or so- if you have hard water you can end up with a bit of calcium buildup in the bottom reservoir- a bit of watered-down CLR left to sit for an hour or so will clear it right up (rinse well.). I even take it on trips since it is so small. Highly Recommended. I received the Musa as a wedding gift 4 years ago and have used it nearly EVERY MORNING since. It has held up extremely well to regular use- I have only had to replace the rubber seal/gasket once so far and there is a small 1/2" crack on the top of the handle.
If you follow the directions, the end product for the Musa will be very weak compared to the Moka Express. I would pass on it if you're looking for a better product than the original Moka Express. Also, if you've never had the express version, you won't know what you're missing and this is a very good substitute. I'm comparing the 4 cup Musa to the 6 cup Moka Express. One last thing, it's very well constructed, you can see and feel why it's more expensive than the aluminum version. I would say get this if you a have fear of aluminum products and still want the Moka experience.
The brew time will take a little longer, but worth the wait. Although it may not be the most tasteful I have, it works great for 2 people having 2 shots each. Yes, it's another weapon in my arsenal for java nirvana. With that said, it all comes down to how the end product taste doesn't it. Would I buy the Musa again.
First, the Moka Express takes roughly 3 oz of fine ground to fill while this Musa takes about 1.5 oz to fill. For that, I would recommend you try the Aeropress, it takes more grounds, but the taste is worth it. Not sure how and why they taste different, but I did a taste test with friends and all agreed that the Express taste better and it's cheaper. I've learned that even though the directions say not to tamp the grounds, I lightly tamp the grounds to get a little over 2 oz of ground to make a product with the same potency as the Moka Express. The Musa may win the looks contest, but the aluminum Express version wins on taste.
Wound up going to buy one at a kitchen store where I could check the product before buying. First the handle was broken, when they sent me a replacement the gasket was too small and didn't work. Made in China.
Does anyone have suggestions. I can't find replacement gaskets for this size of Bialetti.
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