Bialetti 7317 Brikka induction coffee machine, 4 cups (160 ml), bar style espresso, suitable for all types of stoves, elegant design

Makes lovely tasting coffee . Well made and easy to use . Love this item

We have an AGA but with this pool;onged heat and the high energy prices we had to turn it off for the summer. We love having our Espressos after our evening meal but our existing Bialettis ( we have 3 !) are the traditional type and don't work on an induction hob.So we bought this one. My tips are: Don't worry about the "open top", it is meant to be like that; DO use the small measuring pot for the water - if you put too much in the flavour is not as good, and it can overflow; I have found the on the induction plate 400 W is about right. (You can give a little time at 500W and once it is bubbling through you can reduce from 400W to 300W). Watch it, and be careful.The Flavour is fabulous - arguably better than the traditional Bialetti done on the stove top of the AGA).

I sent mine back without testing. Unfortunately it was so heavy it made my wrist hurt. The base is so wide unscrewing it is not easy (even though I have huge hands). I did not feel the top and base fitted each other as well as the aluminium version )made in Italy). I felt the handle looked too flimsy to hold such a big pot. The lid did not sit properly on the pot and some of the aluminium seemed to be scraped away. In all it went straight back. It’s a pity as the overall look is nice. And it might work well. Maybe this is better bought in person unless you have money to take a punt.---Ended back with pot due to postal error. I kept on trying. it takes a lot of coffee to get there - but eventually it works. I did research to get it right- right from the start - so it is likely the pot just takes time to 'settle in'. Then it's possible to get a lovely froth. Hange in there. Also change did not feel strong but has held up fine.

Nicely designed Brikka open top pot . A significant improvement over using an induction plate with old style pot

I thought "Brikka" meant it would have the different spout at the top to improve the crema but this model is just like a normal Mokka pot. I don't see or taste any improved crema. I feel I've paid extra for a slightly less good looking Mokka pot. Maybe there's some confusion in the marketing.It does work directly on induction hob, but because the lower part is steel it holds heat longer which makes it easier to inadvertantly boil the coffee. That part just take practice, to know when to take it off the heat.

It makes great coffee to blend into a latte or cappuccino like any Bialetti and works on an induction hob. BUT forget it for a proper crema - it just produces a froth that vanishes in 30 seconds

Love my coffee pot.

Brilliant for making coffee but compared to a normal Moka pot requires a little more to take apart after use, assuming due to the pressure that’s built up inside. Also prep beforehand needs to be a bit more on point (i.e. weigh everything out and time) to get a great coffee as it’s pretty easy to over extract but if you get it right it’s a fantastic cup of coffee with more depth of flavour than any Moka pot I’ve used previously.