For those preferring a smoother coffee taste, the Bialetti 4-Cup Venus combines beauty and elegance in a tastefully designed stovetop espresso maker. Bialetti’s legacy of quality and reliability lives on in this coffee maker crafted in high-quality 18/10 stainless steel (including the inner parts such as funnel & filter plate) with ergonomic, heat-resistant handle and lid. Produces 4 cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes. Note that max boiler capacity is slightly greater than the final output. Some water will be left in the boiler after brewing. The Venus is compatible with all stovetops, including induction cooktops. Stainless steel espresso pots are not dishwasher safe, hand wash only. Never use other contents besides coffee like teas, cacao powder, instant coffee or fine ground coffee as it will clog the filter plate. To use; fill the lower chamber with cold water just below the valve. Insert the funnel and fill it with ground espresso (do not tamp). Remove any coffee grounds on the edge of the funnel. Tightly screw the upper part of the pot on the base. Avoid using the handle for leverage. Select burner size to fit the bottom of pot. For gas stovetop, make sure the flame is not larger than bottom of pot. The flame should not come around the sides of the pot. Place pot on the stovetop until the water boils and coffee begins to come out of the center post. There will be a gurgling sound during this process. When the top of the pot is full of coffee, remove from stove. Hazel brown foam appears just seconds before the coffee is completely done. Before pouring coffee, stir it in the upper chamber with a small spoon to equalize all the different coffee layers for optimum flavor. Bialetti is the world’s most recognized and beloved Italian coffee company. Bialetti coffee makers have become iconic and has allowed millions of consumers to enjoy great Italian coffee that once was only available in cafes and restaurants. Bialetti’s passion remains in making superb coffee simple.
Product Features
- Makes 4 Espresso Cups = 8.0 fl. Oz.
- Stainless Steel construction good for all heat sources including induction. Not Dishwasher Safe
- Ready in 4-5 minutes
- Fits right on the stovetop
- Features a black nylon heat-resistant handle
Steel + Aluminum combination caused corrosion almost immediately I used it for 2 weeks and followed the directions but it quickly corroded. I have a family member in the metal treatment business and he said the following of this product:”We looked at it under 10-30x magnification and the whole inside is covered with corrosion pits – little crevices, holes, and fissures that will hold onto bacteria. I would advise you not to use this again…There is a stainless steel stud and nut going right through the side of the little aluminum carafe, so…
***BEWARE!!! I received a FAKE one!!!*** Words alone can not describe how disappointed I am with this product (so yay, congratulations! You left me no choice but to write my first amazon review!). I was so so so soooooo excited to use this to make my own espresso but the minute I opened the package and started observing the product, I realized that this may not be a real Bialetti. The first big giveaway was the product stamp on the bottom where itâs supposed to say..idk, fully spelled out words and a complete logo?! So I started…
Intoxicating aroma I started off with the 3-cup and quickly ordered the 6-cup as well. After a bit of trial and error I have my process down. And when you get the process down and can start truly enjoying your coffee ritual, you will be amazed by the wonderful aroma that escapes just before the coffee begins to stream out. It fills the house.I have become a bit of a Bialetti junkie now. I’ve won an auction for some Bialetti espresso cups and just won an auction for a 9-cup with a set of espresso cups…