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Your cart is empty.The stove top espresso coffee maker "Pulcina", designed by Michele de Lucchi is the product of intense research into the optimization of the shape of the coffee pot in order to improve and enhance the organoleptic properties of coffee. Thanks to the internal shape of its special heater, "Pulcina" automatically stops filtering the coffee at the right moment. This interruption helps to eliminate the eruption phase, the final filtering stage that generates a burnt and bitter aftertaste, ensuring that only the finest qualities of the coffee are preserved and enhancing its full-bodied and rounded aroma. The spout is quite pronounced. Its typical 'V' shape, reminiscent of a baby chick's beak, is specially designed to perfectly cut drops when pouring. Practical and functional, making coffee with the "Pulcina" is just like making it with a traditional coffee pot.
Meiya Y. Fitzhugh
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024
I have no experience with moka pots, so I read a lot about it and watched a lot of videos before I received this item. Much of the advice said to put hot water into the water chamber, but I followed Alessi’s instructions to fill the chamber with cold water. I also used an Aeropress filter, and coffee ground not too fine (as instructed). I also removed the pot from the heat as soon as the coffee started coming up intensely. I also stirred the coffee after brewing. The coffee came out delicious, and not bitter at all! I was so pleased - even with my first cup. Strong, flavorful coffee, and not bitter.I disassembled the machine, and washed the parts with hot water only as instructed. Love it so far!!!
Jady Lynn
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2024
It makes espresso and looks GORGEOUS. What more could I want in life??
Xandir's mom
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
I wish I had purchased the 8 cup one, but this is fine for one person. It's so stylish and practical- feels as study as the ones I saw growing up. Super easy to clean and the coffee was delicious!
deb
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2023
Love the Deco style of this Alessi espresso maker! The 6 cup espresso pot makes 1 pretty large cup of regular brew. I ditched my electric drip pot after this purchase because the brew from this pot is superior. It's not recommended for the dishwasher, but it's easy to clean. And it looks great on my stove!
Stephen Trask
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023
Alessi describes the Pulcina as "revolutionary" and promises a "substantial design innovation" to improve the taste of the coffee. Shockingly, they actually deliver on their promise and then some. The coffee tastes better than with any pot I've used. Also, although tank holds slightly less water, unlike every other mocha pot I've used, every drop is used. This actually makes slightly more coffee than the 6 cup Bialetti coffee makers I've tried. And, again, the flavor is tremendous. I know this isn't technically espresso but the flavor is as close as you can get without a big expensive machine.Also, it's drop-dead gorgeous!A genuine triumph!
J. Paul
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
Ive had a Bialetti for a decade, but let it fall out of favor while using an aeropress. Started a new job, earlier, so my mornings became more rushed. i have one of those water cooler things with instant hot water and by starting with that i can have coffee in barely a minute.This things looks great and works great, and unlike the bialetti it actually uses up all the water in the bottom.
JKMU
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021
( my 1st review)LOVE LOVE LOVE this pot! Quick easy and DELICIOUS! Not to mention BEAUTIFUL!!UPDATE!! I have had this pot for less than 5 MONTHS and it is falling APART!!I am 65 y/o who takes very good care of this pot.There’s no one else that uses it.I HAND WASH IT OCCASIONALLY WITH LITTLE TO NO MILD SOAP.The hinge that holds the top lid is to cheap to handle the weight of the lid. So it easily bends and gets crooked. I can hear things rattle around in the fallen off handle but there’s no way to get the screws out to try and repair it yourself!!And worst of all shortly after I received mine I ordered a second one as a birthday gift for a friend!! I feel embarrassed.It’s high on beauty and formBUT IT GET’s AN “F” FOR EVERY THING ELSE!!What you get this pot is WAAAAY over priced. Had it been sturdy and functional I would have gladly paid the price.I plan to avoid this company from now on.
Serdar ARIK
Reviewed in Turkey on November 29, 2021
Adeta grafik bir tasarım gibi, 3 boyutlu ve her yönüyle ALESSI markasının hakkını vermekte..
Ash
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021
The Alessi is a definite improvement over the standard Moka pot in a few ways. First of all, and most importantly, it makes better coffee. I had read this in reviews but had some admitted skepticism until I tried it. It produces a rich, full-bodied demitasse strength cup with none of the burnt notes I would always get with my old Moka. Also unlike the Moka, it consistently uses all of the water in the base, whereas the Moka pot would start to sputter and gurgle after using only half the water. The thick plate on the bottom of the pot seems to do a good job of dispersing the heat evenly, even on an electric stove.Second, the build quality is impressive. I have had several Moka pots of various sizes over the years and they felt, for lack of a better word, cheap. The aluminum felt flimsy and the pieces fit together in a haphazard sort of way. The Alessi, by contrast, seems to be engineered and manufactured to much tighter specifications. The aluminum feels heavier and the parts fit together snugly. The lid on the upper part opens and closes smoothly without being loose or rattling around.Third, but partly an extension of the point above, the Alessi is beautiful. Both the aesthetic and functional design elements are outstanding. It looks great on the shelf, its crisp, smooth lines (presumably from CNC machining) when viewed up-close become sweeping curves when viewed from a few feet away.The only real downside to the design is the handle. It is a bit small and awkwardly shaped, making it difficult to pour without your fingers bumping the hot metal. I usually grab it with a towel or oven mitt if I am pouring right off the stove.Also, in case anyone is not acquainted with Moka-style coffee makers, this device does not make espresso. Coffee from the Alessi is never going to taste like a shot of espresso from your favorite coffee shop. That said, it does produce a stronger brew with more body than a drip-style coffee maker, and it is appropriate for a demitasse serving. It is called a 3-cup maker, but I get just a bit over two espresso cups' worth of coffee per brew.Overall, if you are like me and had given up on Moka-style coffee, you might consider giving this one a try. It is a big improvement over the Moka, and will look great on the shelf even when you aren't using it.
Brian M.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2020
Makes great coffee and looks the business !
Mabe
Reviewed in Italy on October 2, 2020
Bellissimo oggetto dal design ricercato e originale. Ovviamente dipende dai gusti, secondo me è molto ben riuscito. La usiamo da poco, comunque il caffè che ne esce è molto buono. Per essere più oggettivi bisognerebbe condurre prove comparative con una moka tradizionale, che andrebbero fatte in cieco, cioè senza sapere da che caffettiera viene il caffè. Io non ho ancora avuto il tempo per questo confronto, ma posso dire che il gusto è del tutto soddisfacente. Il funzionamento è quello della moka classica, ma siccome c'è più metallo, impiega qualche attimo in più per produrre il caffè, un aspetto trascurabile, in ogni caso. A chi ha poco spazio sulle mensole, attenzione che anche l'altezza è leggermente maggiore (5 cm circa) rispetto alla media delle moke da 3 tazze. Per chi come me è abituato ad asciugare la caffettiera per preservarne la lucentezza esterna, vorrei segnalare che forse serve qualche cautela in più nell'asciugatura, infatti data la conformazione "a scalini" della superficie esterna, il panno va passato con un po' più di attenzione rispetto ad una superficie liscia, al fine di rimuovere tutte le goccioline presenti.Bello il foglietto illustrativo, che ricorda anche come andrebbe sempre preparato e servito il caffè, per ottenere le migliori prestazioni.Un ultimo aspetto: a causa di un piccolo problema di qualità (era presente una piccola scalfittura nella parete interna del pezzo superiore) ho dovuto rendere la moka e sostituirla con un altro esemplare, il tutto in meno di 24 ore, nonostante un ulteriore piccolo problema col corriere (caso raro). Il servizio clienti Amazon velocissimo e molto competente è stato all'altezza della situazione e della fama, addirittura superando le mie aspettative. Tutto ottimo!
wells
Reviewed in Germany on May 3, 2019
Zuerst Achtung. Es handelt sich um den Kocher für eine Tasse. Und ja, es funktioniert tadellos auf Induktion, obwohl es manchmal andere Meinungen gibt. ich denke die haben es einfach nicht ausprobiert. der Kocher ist megaschön. Fühlt sich gut an, ist nicht zu leicht und die Verarbeitung lässt keine Wünsche offen. Ein wahrer Hingucker. da macht es noch viel mehr Spaß sich ein Espresso zu kochen. Ist jeden Cent wert. Absolute Kaufempfehlung.
maggie
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2015
Excellent. Makes a great espresso
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