Editor's Rating
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MateoJo Stovetop Espresso Maker
Summary
Overall, the MateoJo Stovetop Espresso Maker is able to do its job very well with the ability to make a brew that is comparable to using a feature-rich Mr. Coffee or similar. It is great for using both at home or traveling on a camping trip. On a propane stove, this pot is easily ready in 8-10 minutes.
The MateoJo Stovetop Espresso Maker is an extra-large edition of the brewing pots with space to make up to 12 2-ounce cups.
It is very easy to use and a fresh, authentic brew is ready is just 4-5 minutes.
Performance: this espresso maker is intended to give the premium coffee experience that delivers a high-quality brew that is very authentic and could easily take the place of the coffee shop alternatives. This stovetop pot relies on a traditional design that is well-known to produce a great coffee. This espresso maker isn’t able to fill the full size coffee cups, but will easily produce about 12 2-ounce shots.
Quality of espresso: whether it is to get a jolt in the morning, to recover in the afternoon, or extend your day in the evening, this espresso maker is able to deliver a truly great coffee. Beyond the ability to give a very rich taste, this type of pot is able to deliver a consistent brew which isn’t always the case with a full-size coffee maker. Also, the quality of the water used will impact the taste. Try to use filtered or pure spring water for the best ever taste (provided high-quality beans are used).
Design: this stovetop espresso maker has a design that is quite familiar with plenty of other similar style pots in the market. It is well built in aluminum with a simple design that is certain to last for the long-term, as well as being very easy to use and effortless to clean.
Alternatively, for the families that are looking for a slightly smaller edition of this espresso maker, there is also a medium size (6-cups) and large size (9-cups).
Features
Easy to Use: the MateoJo Stovetop Espresso Maker is built to be very easy to use, but for the complete first-timer, this brewing system is packaged with step-by-step instructions that guides through each stage. Also, there are how-to videos to watch on the MateJo website.
Quick Cleanup: this espresso maker is very quick to disassemble for all-round ease in cleaning. The different pieces are easily cleaned by rinsing or lightly using a scrub brush for the more stubborn areas. However, this brewing pot isn’t intended to be placed in the dishwasher.
Pros
- Very affordable price range
- All aluminum built with a good heft
- Accepts most types of ground coffee, including fine and medium
- Sized well to fit almost any stovetop
- Easy to operate and clean
- Made in USA
Cons
- Leaks slightly when pouring espresso from the pot
- Not dishwasher safe