I can't live without coffee. I have only ever used the Bialetti, because that's what all italians have, and the Gaggia is too expensive here. The first few coffees aren't the best, but after a couple of uses, and especially if you don't burn the coffee, results are wonderful.

Joe Kanuck, the manual one is best, and it should be Bialetti, or at least one that comes from ITALY. But I'm glad that one is working for you.

I'll write in a separate post on how to make a good coffee. Years of experience I suppose, using the simplest methods. :)

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