Where to get the mokapot

Originally Posted by MithShrike

I keep getting my Bialetti moka pots at Marshall's or Ross. Normally $8 or less.

What he said but TJ Maxx, based on a quick Google it looks like you have plenty of TJ Maxx Stores in the area. They also carry the stainless steel variety (my personal prefernce). I have purchased everything from 1, 3, 4, 6 & 10 cuppers from them for very little coin. Happy shopping.

PS The smaller cuppers are more efficient IMHO.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

What he said but TJ Maxx, based on a quick Google it looks like you have plenty of TJ Maxx Stores in the area. They also carry the stainless steel variety (my personal prefernce). I have purchased everything from 1, 3, 4, 6 & 10 cuppers from them for very little coin. Happy shopping.

PS The smaller cuppers are more efficient IMHO.

Dan, definately take a look at Marshalls and TJMaxx... but IMO stay away from the stainless... While they look beautiful, they dont make coffee as good as the aluminum.

I offer this advice after years of using both... we only use the decorative stainless when we have guests... kinda like the good China

Originally Posted by md4958

Dan, definately take a look at Marshalls and TJMaxx... but IMO stay away from the stainless... While they look beautiful, they dont make coffee as good as the aluminum.

I offer this advice after years of using both... we only use the decorative stainless when we have guests... kinda like the good China

To each his/her own. I don't put aluminum in my arm pits nor use it for any of my cookware, (personal preference). I was however able to pick up a nice little porcelain 1 cupper at TJs once It has since been retired due to it's aluminum base, but it's still a cutie.

[md4958]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

To each his/her own. I don't put aluminum in my arm pits nor use it for any of my cookware, (personal preference). I was however able to pick up a nice little porcelain 1 cupper at TJs once It has since been retired due to it's aluminum base, but it's still a cutie.

thats a great looking pot!

what is your aversion to aluminum? health concerns?

Originally Posted by md4958

thats a great looking pot!

what is your aversion to aluminum? health concerns?

Health concerns, we are all gonna pass away someday but we get to make a few decisions along the way, just taking my best guess.

Aluminum is a better heat conductor than SS, hence a better choice from my experience when making that fine faux crema.

When at home I use a special propane single burner that helps overcome the SS shortcomings.

That was the first mokapot that I purchased, didn't even know how to use it, but now I do

[md4958]

Originally Posted by tzaddi

Health concerns, we are all gonna pass away someday but we get to make a few decisions along the way, just taking my best guess.

Aluminum is a better heat conductor than SS, hence a better choice from my experience when making that fine faux crema.

When at home I use a special propane single burner that helps overcome the SS shortcomings.

That was the first mokapot that I purchased, didn't even know how to use it, but now I do

Thats why I recommend the aluminum to my customers over stainless... even though we sell both. I think they will have a better overall experience using the aluminum pots, and in turn be happier with thier purchase

TJ MAXX!!!! I vaguely remember where one is. Not a huge chain out here promotional wise...google I will have to do.