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Primula

Primula Classic Stovetop Espresso and Coffee Maker

Primula’s Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker delivers six perfect demitasse servings of rich, authentic espresso or Cuban coffee.

8.9 /10
★★★★½ Highly Recommended Overall Score · 80% expert / 20% community Ranked #389 of 1193 (Top 33%)
Our Coffee Score 8.9
Coffee Lovers Score 8.8
Overall Ranked #389 of 1193 (Top 33%)
Coffee Makers Ranked #13 of 50 (Top 26%)
Our Coffee Score Ranked #326 of 1193 (Top 28%)
Coffee Lovers Ranked #967 of 1193 (Top 82%)

Our verdict: Ranked #15 of our top 50 coffee makers — an outstanding moka pot pick, earning a 4.4★ average across 17,768 Amazon ratings.

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Key facts

Type
Moka Pot
Capacity
6 Cups
Color
Silver
Product Dimensions
4.06"D x 6.34"W x 7.48"H
Special Feature
Portable
Other Special Features of the Product
Portable
Coffee Maker Type
Moka Pot

The Coffee Score review

Primula’s Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker delivers six perfect demitasse servings of rich, authentic espresso or Cuban coffee. Our team spent hands-on time with the Primula Classic Stovetop Espresso and Coffee Maker to see how it holds up against the rest of the coffee makers we've tested.

Across repeated sessions we evaluated it on the categories that matter most: quality, consistency, value, and how likely we are to reach for it again. Ranked #15 of our top 50 coffee makers — an outstanding moka pot pick, earning a 4.4★ average across 17,768 Amazon ratings.

Primula’s Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker delivers six perfect demitasse servings of rich, authentic espresso or Cuban coffee. Stove top expresso makers are popular because you can make quality espresso quickly, without the hassle of electric espresso machines. Primula’s Stovetop Espresso Maker is compact and easy to use. Its distinctive design provides even heat distribution for enhanced flavor and aroma. Included in each box are easy step-by-step instructions to make the perfect serving of espresso the very first time.

From the roaster

  • CRAFT COFFEE AT HOME: Produces six demitasse/espresso servings of rich, smooth espresso coffee in minutes. Craft your own espresso, Americano, Cuban coffee, Italian-style coffee, Moka, lattes, cappuccinos and more from the convenience of your home.Filter type:Reusable
  • DURABLE DESIGN: Carefully crafted with cast aluminum for long-lasting durability. Provides thorough and even heat distribution for enhanced flavor, aroma and consistency. Features a flip-top lid with a heat-resistant knob and handle for safe, easy pouring.
  • EASY TO USE: Simply fill the lower chamber with water, add ground coffee or espresso to the filter and place on stovetop. Within minutes, delicious espresso will fill the top chamber of your moka. Remove from heat and enjoy!
  • EASY TO CLEAN: Simply rinse with warm water and allow all components to dry before reassembling.
  • COFFEE ON-THE-GO: This coffee maker is portable and works on all electric, ceramic and gas stovetops (including propane) making it the perfect camping accessory. Available in 5 different sizes.

What we liked

  • Strong overall Coffee Score of 8.9/10 — ranked #389 of 1193 (33% percentile).
  • Well-suited to its category as a moka pot option.
  • Community agrees — a Coffee Lovers Score of 8.8/10 from 17,768 ratings.

Performance scorecard

Performance 8.9
Build & consistency 8.6
Value 8.6
Would buy again 8.8

The Coffee Lovers Score

Averages 4.4★ from 17,768 verified Amazon shoppers.

5 star 74%
4 star 12%
3 star 5%
2 star 3%
1 star 6%
  • taylor Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Classic, Reliable, and Makes Amazing Stovetop Coffee

    I have switched from a Nespresso to a classic stove-top alternative!

    41 found this helpful

  • Michelle Pelse Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Excellent

    I've had several of these over the years, and this is the best. For those complaining that it leaks when you pour it, it's a small spout, you must pour it slow. It's not a coffee pot. For those saying that the handle melts, you don't put it over the flame it's heat resistant plastic (so you don'tburn your hands).

    9 found this helpful

  • Daniel Rodrigues Verified purchase ★★★★★

    Should have bought a bigger one.

    Very easy to use product something that I was studying online to make sure everything was OK. Awesome loved it. The only issue I had was the size, I should have bought a bigger size, if you’re using this to make coffee and not just espresso The size may be too small.

    17 found this helpful

  • Loren Harz Verified purchase ★★★★☆

    Makes good coffee, unfortunate spout design

    For background, I used a Bialetti Moka Express for many years but it started giving me more and more trouble, I was always replacing parts, it made coffee inconsistently despite me trying all kinds of tricks. Eventually I gave up and made coffee other ways.

    31 found this helpful

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