by Kaz » Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:42 pm
I've always used this type of coffee maker (as did my mum and grandmother). I have used other methods but always come back to the trusty napoletana and find that I get a stronger, cleaner and smoother brew than with, say, the bialetti moka. I agree that the results using the same beans with the bialetti have often tasted harsh in comparison with the napoletana. The size of the filter holes in the napoletana can vary so the grind has to be adjusted accordingly but generally you need a slightly coarser grind. My mother used to have incredibly heated 'discussions' with her friends about the merits of the napoletana over the moka. Glad someone else here likes them. I bought mine years ago. Thanks for the pointer to the Algerian Coffee Shop - good bit cheaper than the Alessi one!
Pavoni Europiccola | Bodum drip cafetiere | Neapolitan flip pots x 3 | French press x 2 | Mocha stove top | Swiss gold filter | Zass maunal grinder | Prima popper