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ChicagoWhiteSox 07-28-2011 12:34 PM

Bialetti Brikka?
 
Is this pot really that much better than just the regular Moka pot? I enjoy my moka pot, but I would prefer my Black Cat to be a little more creamy and some people have said the Brikka can do that. Thanks for the advice guys:)

ChicagoWhiteSox 07-28-2011 12:39 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Also, I can't seem to find the 4-cup Brikka anywhere. It's back ordered everywhere. If anyone can tell me who has some for sale, let me know.

Mister Moo 07-28-2011 08:47 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Q: are you already getting crema extractions like this from your current mokapot?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-ISSFtxI6U

If so, a Brikka is no improvement. If not, you need to work on your technique a little bit.

ChicagoWhiteSox 07-28-2011 09:08 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Moo (Post 1352947)
Q: are you already getting crema extractions like this from your current mokapot?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-ISSFtxI6U

If so, a Brikka is no improvement. If not, you need to work on your technique a little bit.

I do get some decent fake crema on my moka. Will the Brikka make my coffee more creamy though?

TXRebel 07-28-2011 10:23 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1352249)
Also, I can't seem to find the 4-cup Brikka anywhere. It's back ordered everywhere. If anyone can tell me who has some for sale, let me know.

Amazon

MarkinAZ 07-28-2011 11:06 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Moo (Post 1352947)
Q: are you already getting crema extractions like this from your current mokapot?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-ISSFtxI6U

:confused:...I was a little disappointed with the video Dan. This guy makes a great mokapot of coffee, but, he fails to pour for the audience. What's that all about?;)

Tyler 07-29-2011 12:19 AM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Man I definitely need to get back into this. When I studied abroad in Italy last summer we were always making this kind of coffee (is it just called espresso?). The apartments we were staying at had moka pots and the coffee provided. So good! The people who had been before always made the coffee so I never knew how to do it. Is it complicated? The video made it seem pretty easy but I am sure that is not the case. Also, to get started would I just need a moka pot and some espresso coffee? I don't mean to hijack the thread and I can post this in a new one if you guys feel it is taking away from the topic. :tu

Mister Moo 07-29-2011 12:16 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA (Post 1353122)
:confused:...I was a little disappointed with the video Dan. This guy makes a great mokapot of coffee, but, he fails to pour for the audience. What's that all about?;)

I drink coffee from the pot - and hot grease from the frying pan. This is the North Carolina way.

awsmith4 07-29-2011 12:22 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallbright (Post 1353182)
Man I definitely need to get back into this. When I studied abroad in Italy last summer we were always making this kind of coffee (is it just called espresso?). The apartments we were staying at had moka pots and the coffee provided. So good! The people who had been before always made the coffee so I never knew how to do it. Is it complicated? The video made it seem pretty easy but I am sure that is not the case. Also, to get started would I just need a moka pot and some espresso coffee? I don't mean to hijack the thread and I can post this in a new one if you guys feel it is taking away from the topic. :tu

Its not difficult at all, hell even I can do it :D

This thread helped me start

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=705

Mister Moo 07-29-2011 12:26 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1352956)
I do get some decent fake crema on my moka. Will the Brikka make my coffee more creamy though?

I think not; the widget automatically creates the pressure (to produce a good brew and some false crema) that you should be able to create equally well (or better) with proper grind and basket-filling technique. In either case you must have freshly roasted beans.

Mister Moo 07-29-2011 12:53 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Wallbright (Post 1353182)
Man I definitely need to get back into this. When I studied abroad in Italy last summer we were always making this kind of coffee (is it just called espresso?). The apartments we were staying at had moka pots and the coffee provided. So good! The people who had been before always made the coffee so I never knew how to do it. Is it complicated? The video made it seem pretty easy but I am sure that is not the case. Also, to get started would I just need a moka pot and some espresso coffee? I don't mean to hijack the thread and I can post this in a new one if you guys feel it is taking away from the topic. :tu

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...highlight=moka

awsmith4 07-29-2011 12:56 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by awsmith4 (Post 1353768)
Its not difficult at all, hell even I can do it :D

This thread helped me start

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=705

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Moo (Post 1353799)

Beat ya to it ;)

MarkinAZ 07-29-2011 05:03 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Moo (Post 1353764)
I drink coffee from the pot - and hot grease from the frying pan. This is the North Carolina way.

:rolleyes:I should've known...


replicant_argent 07-29-2011 06:14 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkinCA (Post 1354051)
:rolleyes:I should've known...


He also consumes his Kopi Luwak straight out of the civets....... oh, never mind.

Tyler 07-29-2011 07:30 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Is Imusa a good brand? I am at target and they have a stainless steel one.

germantown rob 08-02-2011 09:15 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1352249)
Also, I can't seem to find the 4-cup Brikka anywhere. It's back ordered everywhere. If anyone can tell me who has some for sale, let me know.

Have you tried directly from Bialetti? http://www.bialettishop.com/BrikkaMain.htm I did not go through the entire order process but it seems they have them. Don't listen to Moo, he is just bitter about the widget. What the widget allows is for different grind size and packing compared to the exact formula for getting a moka pot to sing false crema. you can get a Brikka to taste like a perfect packed moka pot but you can not get a moka pot to brew like a Brikka, that is the difference. Mr Moo taught me, along with many others to make a moka pot sing but if I want to brew up some light city to city+ roast I would never think of a moka pot but the Brikka will do it.

ChicagoWhiteSox 08-02-2011 09:18 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by germantown rob (Post 1358756)
Have you tried directly from Bialetti? http://www.bialettishop.com/BrikkaMain.htm I did not go through the entire order process but it seems they have them. Don't listen to Moo, he is just bitter about the widget. What the widget allows is for different grind size and packing compared to the exact formula for getting a moka pot to sing false crema. you can get a Brikka to taste like a perfect packed moka pot but you can not get a moka pot to brew like a Brikka, that is the difference. Mr Moo taught me, along with many others to make a moka pot sing but if I want to brew up some light city to city+ roast I would never think of a moka pot but the Brikka will do it.

Bialetti's shop was out of the Brikka's for fews days but they seem to have them again. Thanks for the advice.

Mister Moo 08-03-2011 10:27 AM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by germantown rob (Post 1358756)
Have you tried directly from Bialetti? http://www.bialettishop.com/BrikkaMain.htm ...if I want to brew up some light city to city+ roast I would never think of a moka pot but the Brikka will do it.

Brikka backsliders are...

just....


I don't know...



Whenever I can't think of anything nice to say...




o m g....


there is no telling WHAT I'll say.


:sl

Schweinhundt!!

ChicagoWhiteSox 08-03-2011 09:50 PM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
Say what you need to say Dan:D

Mister Moo 08-04-2011 06:45 AM

Re: Bialetti Brikka?
 
I am over it now.

Sorry Rob. I was overcome by a purist episode.


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