Another budget-conscious viewer said, “Guys just go buy a moka pot … they’re $30.” However, based on several follow-up posts about the machine, Marlene seems pretty happy with her purchase.

It’s not surprising to see a moka pot in almost every Italian movie or TV show because these coffee makers are such an iconic ...

Still, on weekends, I turn to the moka pot’s slightly more velvet-y offering. But according to coffee expert James Hoffmann, it seems I’ve been missing a crucial strep. James boils his water ...