Bialetti Cappuccino and Latte Set

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Set which includes an Italian 6-cup aluminum, stovetop espresso maker along with an Italian milk frother. This set allows you to create a great tasting cappuccino or latte.

i am no longer tempted to go the local coffee shop for frothed drinks. I also find this frother easier to use than the ones on expensive espresso machines. Still getting used to the espresso maker but i thought it still came out very good.



I love this set. We have been having so much fun, and I didn't have to break the bank! Tastes just as good as the 1000.00 machines on the market! LOVE IT! I think I will go make one right now. :)


i've had little italian moka pots before but none of them compare to this little gem. not only is the espresso perfect every time, but the pot rinses/wipes clean easily, goes together easily, etc., which cannot be said for other, cheaper espresso pots.

the frother is amazing! i want to froth things in it all of the time. i have had two glass bodied frothers and of course they've been broken due to their constant use and fragility. i don't use mine as the pot for making the milk, i heat the milk in a little pot on the stove and pour it into the frother when it's hot. to me, the frother doesn't look sturdy enough to withstand years of use being heated twice, three times a day on the stovetop. i also think it would be useful to have a spout on the frother for pouring, but the insane amazingess of the frothing itself makes up for these little flaws.

i am a person who doesn't mind waiting 10-15 minutes to have perfect coffee in her hands. i enjoy the process nearly as much as the end result. it's a great espresso maker and makes the coffee ritual very enjoyable from start to finish. i even like seeing it drying out on the counter!


The perfect latte/cappucino can be made from this set, and it's far cheaper and faster than going to a coffee shop.


I was so impressed with the milk frother. I was a little concerned about it not really working, as I use soy milk. But it produced perfect froth beautifully and easily. yay for sunday morning, homemade lattes.


This simple Bialetti Cappuccino and Latte Set is better than any of the expensive electric expresso makers. The double filter milk frother makes lots of foam, where others don't. I am so glad that this product was recommended to me. Also there are no electric parts to go bad and you can't beat the price. Very satisfied.


I love buying Starbucks lattes, but I don't like spending 5 bucks for a cup of coffee, so I decided I wanted to buy an espresso machine. However, all of the "real" espresso machines, whether they are pump or steam driven, are super expensive. The ones that were reasonable priced had either bad or inconsistent reviews. With one exception: The bialetti moka express had amazing reviews and was a really great price. So after a lot of investigation, I opted for the Bialetti Cappuccino and Latte Set. I made my first latte today, and here's what I have to say:

1. It's easy to use. Follow the directions on the coffee tin to figure out how much to use. In order to make one drink for myself, I used one heaping tablespoon of Illy espresso and 5 oz of water. Put the water in the bottom, the coffee (not pressed) in the filter part, screwed it on and set on the stove (medium heat). Wait until it stops gurgling, and the coffee is done.

2. The milk frother is great. Start heating it up before you begin making the coffee because it takes a while to warm the milk. Once its done, take it off the burner, place the lid on, and pump it a few times. The milk was thick and frothy.

3. I poured the "espresso" in the cup, added the milk, and voila! Sure, it's not "true" espresso because there is no crema, but to me it tastes just as good as Starbucks and was a fraction of the cost of an espresso machine. I'm sure I'll be saving money in no time. I plan to buy some vanilla syrup and enjoy many lattes, capuccinos, and steamers.

4. To clean, wait until the pot cools, then rinse everything out with water and dry by hand.

I reccomend this set to anyone who wants to make lattes at home. I am very happy with my purchase.


I'm a pretty "average" coffee drinker; I'm not so into it that I'm going to be roasting my own beans anytime soon. On the other hand, I've also had my share of watered down and bitter tasting sludge water once in a while from national chains as well and I can appreciate a good cup of coffee.

This little device seems like a good middle ground. Not so steep in price that you feel like you need to be a coffee snob to really appreciate it, and yet it produces an above average cup of cappuccino. You can certainly spend a lot more on a coffee preparation device, but there's no guarantee that you're going to get results that really justify the extra cost.

Compared to some devices I've used in the past, I would list the key pros of this one as:

1. Very easy to clean. The frothing cup has a non-stick coating and it's easy to rinse out. The percolator is pretty easy to assemble/disassemble once it's cool. All the parts are easy to remove and rinse clean. The coffee grinds are very easy to remove as well (one of my main concerns).

2. The frothing cup works GREAT. I was a bit tepid to try it out with some organic skim milk, but it worked out great! I set about 3/4 cup of milk over very low heat until I saw a bit of steam coming off the cup and put the plunger over it and within 10-15 pumps, I had a nice, thick, frothy mixture (even with skim milk!).

3. Paired with some Illy coffee, the coffee came out very, very well. Perhaps the best coffee I've had in quite a while. No bitterness and, to my surprise, even with the fine grind of the beans, the coffee was pretty much free of grinds.

4. To my surprise, I was able to get a bit of crema! Yes, it's possible even with this relatively cheap device (there are a few videos on Youtube demonstrating this).

A few things held this combo back from being a 5 star product:

1. The directions are TERRIBLE. No suggestions on the amount of grinds to use (yes, to some degree, this is really dependent on your personal taste, but at least give me a baseline!). There's also no suggestion on the grind to use either (I ended up using a fine grind Illy). There's no measuring cup and at least on mine, there were no water level markers on the inside of the percolator. I ended up filling it about 3/4 of the way to the valve. As for grinds, I ended up using a bit more than 2 tablespoons and it seemed to work out well for me.

2. Unless you're standing next to the thing the whole time, there's really no way of telling when it's done; you really have to kind of stand there and watch it. With enough usage, I assume that you'll get the time down, but it would be nice if had some mechanism to alert you when it's done.

3. At least on my gas stove, it takes a while to heat up. Compared to a drip machine or other electric percolators I've used in the past, this device does take a bit more time since you can't really use high heat on your stove (unless you have an electric one). Since the base is rather small, you have to use it over a smaller burner and even then, you may have to use a rather low heat setting. All of this means that it takes a while for it to heat up. While this might contribute to a better tasting coffee, it also means more time.

All in all, I think it was well worth the $40 some dollars I paid for it. It's a great weekend companion; it's very satisfying to wake up on a lazy Sunday morning and make a cup of cappuccino for the wife and I and sit back and relax, without having to get dressed and rush out into the cold winter air. It's probably not ideal for every day use as it is a bit more time consuming and there is a bit more cleanup involved compared to a paper filter drip machine. But then again, if your working life is busy and hectic, it might be just the thing you need to slow down for a moment and enjoy a hot cup of cappuccino!


A great set that is easy to use and makes a wonderful cappuccino. I was a little nervous about the frother, but it works really well and is easy to use.


I bought this as a gift for my daughter....she asked for a different one from Macy's , which I couldn't find in the store....so I saw this one and ordered it....postage free....while I was at her home she made a latte and was very happy with the results....she just e-mailed, me that she uses it every day, and loves it.....it was easy to clean and the frother works beautifully.

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About Bialetti Cappuccino and Latte Set detail

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4716 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Aluminum
• Brand: Bialetti
• Model: 06856
• Released on: 2006-05-25
• Dimensions: 9.00" h x 9.00" w x 4.00" l,

Features

• 6-cup stovetop espresso maker made of polished aluminum
• Dual-chamber design and pressurizing process for fast brewing
• 32-ounce milk frother with non-stick interior and manual pump for easy frothing
• Washing by hand recommended; made in Italy
• Pot measures 4-3/4 by 9-3/4 inches; frother measures 3-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches

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