The Godmorn Stovetop Espresso Maker seems like a feature-rich Moka Pot designed for brewing strong coffee on various stovetops, including induction. Here’s a breakdown to help you decide if it’s a good fit for you:
Possible Pros:
- Strong Coffee: Brews a strong, concentrated brew similar to espresso, ideal for those who enjoy a bolder cup.
- Large Capacity: Brews up to 450ml (around 9 cups) of coffee, suitable for a larger pot or several servings. This is a big advantage if you need to brew for multiple people.
- Stainless Steel Construction: Durable, rust-resistant, and generally considered easier to clean than aluminum.
- Induction Compatible: Works on various stovetops, including induction, which is not always the case with Moka Pots.
- Classic Design: Moka Pots have a well-loved and enduring aesthetic.
- Italian Coffee Maker: This term emphasizes the heritage and brewing method of Moka Pots.
Possible Cons:
- Not True Espresso: While it brews strong coffee, Moka Pots don’t reach the high pressure of professional espresso machines.
- Attention Required: You’ll need to watch the Moka Pot while it brews and remove it from heat when finished to avoid burnt coffee.
- Learning Curve: There might be a bit of a learning curve to perfect the grind size and coffee-to-water ratio for the best results.
- Less Common Brand: Godmorn might be a lesser-known brand for Moka Pots. Consider reading reviews to gauge the quality and performance of this specific model.
Overall, the Godmorn Stovetop Espresso Maker could be a good option for those who:
- Enjoy strong coffee: If you prefer a bolder coffee than drip coffee, a Moka Pot is a good alternative.
- Need a large capacity: The 9 cup capacity is ideal for brewing for multiple people.
- Want a durable and easy-to-clean option: Stainless steel is a preferred material for Moka Pots by many users.
- Have an induction stovetop: Not all Moka Pots work with induction, so this is a plus if that’s your cooktop type.
- Appreciate a classic design: The Moka Pot has a traditional and enduring aesthetic.
However, if you:
- Need true espresso for latte art or other drinks: A Moka pot won’t replicate the high pressure needed for true espresso.
- Prefer a completely hands-off brewing experience: Moka pots require attention during the brewing process.
- Want a well-established brand: You might want to consider a Moka Pot from a more established brand with a proven track record.
Here are some additional things to consider when purchasing a Godmorn Stovetop Espresso Maker:
- Reviews: Read reviews from other users to get a sense of the quality, performance, ease of use, and durability, especially if the brand is new to you.
- Alternatives: Explore Moka Pots from other brands with similar features, especially established brands known for their quality Moka Pots.
- Grind Size and Coffee: Moka pots typically require a finer grind size than drip coffee makers. You might need to adjust your grind or buy a grinder if you don’t already have one.
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Henna –
I really love it. It’s easy to use, easy enough to clean, and produces amazing coffee – even better than my old pod machine! I bought the 4-cup Godmorn (4-cup meaning 4 espressos) and that makes enough ‘regular’ coffee for one regular-sized cup, or a small mug.
My only criticism is that it’s listed as 200ml capacity, when in fact it only takes 150ml. ’50ml’ isn’t a large amount in itself, but when you consider that it’s a quarter of the overall stated capacity, it’s quite a big shortfall. I’m happy with the Moka Pot and intend to keep it, but please review your sizes as its very disappointing when a purchase doesn’t quite live up to its promises.
All in all, it’s a lovely coffee pot and I highly recommend. When used with decent coffee grounds, it truly produces something beautiful. Just a smaller amount than the description states.
Bill, Cambridge, UK. –
Placing the coffee grinds in the cup is easy and the parts fit snuggly together.
While tightening the top I must remind myself to follow the instructions and NOT use the handle as a leaver. Ine naturally tends to hold it to exert eh most leverage but I can understand that this exerts a lot of pressure on the handle fitting. To have a more robust or metal handle is going to cost a lot more, so it is important not to break the handle off by using it to twist the top on. The top does not need to be tightened too much anyway and I soon got used to just enough to stop steam escaping.
The extraction is good with a strong and dark coffee at the end (depending on your coffee of course).
It makes coffee quicker than with a filter and thus the end-product is hotter.
I have Induction Hob and it works fine, getting to boiling point very quickly if necessary.
All the parts rinse off and wash easily.
Overall, I really like it and am impressed, being quicker than either my bean machine or more flavour than a press jug.
It comes with a spare seal for the future which I must put somewhere safe and not lose!?
Richard Quicke –
Charles –
In the past I’ve not been impressed with old-style aluminium moka pots: they’re hard to keep clean and as I remember they often leaked. The polished stainless steel of the Godmorn pot is easy to clean and there’s no leakage from the gasket.
My “4 cup, 200 ml” pot takes 12 g of coffee and 150 ml of water to the bottom of the relief valve, so the coffee:water ratio is 12.5:1. That’s fractionally stronger than Bialetti, who seem to use between 13:1 and 14:1.
This clearly isn’t a 200 ml pot, as described, because it takes only 150 ml of water. So according to the manufacturer’s own logic, the 4-cup size is really a 3-cup. That suits me fine, but it’s a mis-description all the same.
In the questions section, several people asked whether it’s normal to have a lot of steam coming from the safety valve. The consensus seems to be “yes”, and that’s certainly true of mine when I use finely ground (espresso-type) coffee. A coarser grind doesn’t produce steam but the resulting coffee is much too acid for me.
The only part of the pot that isn’t so well finished is the lid. The lower edge was a bit sharp – though not dangerously so – before I took a file to it.
Before first use I’d recommend removing the gasket and the upper filter plate, which allows you to properly clean the space above the filter plate. Mine had a certain amount of black dust in there.