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Re:The Ferrari of Espresso Machines Is Fueling a Hot Resale ... by zeech on Thursday April 23, 2026 @02:59PM (#47880049)
Moka pots don't make espresso though. True espresso requires ~9 bars of pressure to make. Moka pots can create at max 1.5 bars (though optimally it would hover between 0.5 and 1 bar).

So while they make very good, rich, full-bodied coffee, it's just not espresso.

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Re:The Ferrari of Espresso Machines Is Fueling a Hot Resale ... by foobarian on Thursday April 23, 2026 @10:33PM (#47884807)
Not to detract from your point but the Bialettis also let you make a great cafecito
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Re:The Ferrari of Espresso Machines Is Fueling a Hot Resale ... by SecretDreams on Thursday April 23, 2026 @10:44PM (#47884870)
It may not be true espresso, but I will ask my Nona every day for an espresso made from her probably 30 year old bialetti. When I'm drinking Moka, it's more about the vibes anywho.
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