Delonghi EMK6 Esclusivo Alicia Electric Moka Espresso Coffee Maker

THIS LITTLE BEAUTY HAS THE"SPEED YA'NEED" FOR THAT QUICK CUP OF ESPRESSO. OK SO IT DOESN'T GIVE THE FROTHY HEAD MANY OF US LIKE BUT IT DOESN'T TAKE UP HALF YOUR KITCHEN COUNTER SPACE EITHER! A NEAT COMPACT ITEM.

What I initially liked about this machine is the fact that I could use it off the stovetop and it really is not a counter hog--I bought it for my office, actually. I was surprised at how piping hot the coffee can get in it. All in all, it works well. Realize, too, this moka brew is definately a step down in flavor from traditionally brewed espresso (from a pump-driven machine). I recommend it.

This is the espresso machine just like the one I had, which finally wore out after years of good coffee!



I could not find another one anywhere. I asked my daughter to see if she could find one for me, and she found this one at Amazon.com in less than five minutes!



Thank you very much!

I was trying to find a way not to spend $500 or more on an espresso machine while still avoiding having to closely monitor a stove-top espresso maker. This makes reasonable espresso quickly so there's less standing around, but I find it stays on a little too long so I still hover. The espresso from my stove-top maker is better, but I do use this for the convenience factor; the coffee's not bad for drink with microwaved milk, though I wouldn't use it for straight espresso.

Perfect for one large or two smaller espresso cups of caffe. I purchased it immediately after returning from Italy to keep the "vacation feeling" going...
I like the "warmer" feature, it is easy to clean up and it is electric (no stove needed).

I love my coffee in the mornings and the Delonghi EMK6 Esclusivo Aicai Electric Moka Espresso Maker makes it perfect every time! I can have my cup of coffee or I can make more when I have guests. Its great! I put the coffee and the water and the smell of fresh coffee lets me know its done. I actually have two and I am considering buying more for gifts. This is an item that every coffee lover should have. I looks so elegant in the kitchen too!

I do not drink espresso shots. But, lattes are great!! This is no gimmick machine which I cannot show-off. But it brews good coffee. Steam rises up through the ground coffee instead of traditional hot water with filter setup. I use the aerolatte to make froth. I have demo'ed it to friends and they love the coffee. If you want to serve a whole party, it will not be easy with this machine. Weekdays we do not have time, but weekends I enjoy 2 cups with wife.

I had the same problem as Balou--the upper chamber cracked and leaks coffee. It was a design flaw that I worried about from the beginning but decided to give it a chance nonetheless. I was a little better off in that mine made it a year and two weeks before doing so. Of course, the warranty is good for a year...
The product doesn't get one star because I did like the ability to make coffee in my office without a burner. I also liked the ability to remove the coffee maker from the power base and leave the cord behind. My recommendation, though, is to wait until a company with better engineering skills offers a product.

This was great for about a week, then is started leaking from a crack in the plastic upper chamber. When I called customer service, they told me that it wasn't covered by warrenty and it would cost $40 to replace. This is within the first month of owning the machine. Apparently the top half of the machine isn't covered by warrenty, because they know it is cheaply made. I'm planning to spend the $40 on an old fashioned all metal stove top model.

This machine is definetly better than any pump machine in the sub-$500 class. The coffee is better. There are two things you need to know.

1) Espresso can easily be overcooked. You need to take it off the heat when it finishs it's brew. DONT leave it in for 30-min like it says.
2) For the crema that really is needed you have to "work" the first drip. Then take the sugar (real sugar not sugar sub) and pour a little espresso on it. Then work it with the back of a spoon. Another word. It really does need to be the first drip. I don't know why but the later, thinner espresso doesn't work. It'll take a few tries before you get it right, but the crema will be better than any pump.

The only reason I take off a star is the price. Stovetop models can be had locally for $10 (I live near Miami) and online for $20. This adds a little convience, but not much for $50 more.

This is the espresso machine just like the one I had, which finally wore out after years of good coffee!



I could not find another one anywhere. I asked my daughter to see if she could find one for me, and she found this one at Amazon.com in less than five minutes!



Thank you very much!

I was trying to find a way not to spend $500 or more on an espresso machine while still avoiding having to closely monitor a stove-top espresso maker. This makes reasonable espresso quickly so there's less standing around, but I find it stays on a little too long so I still hover. The espresso from my stove-top maker is better, but I do use this for the convenience factor; the coffee's not bad for drink with microwaved milk, though I wouldn't use it for straight espresso.

Perfect for one large or two smaller espresso cups of caffe. I purchased it immediately after returning from Italy to keep the "vacation feeling" going...
I like the "warmer" feature, it is easy to clean up and it is electric (no stove needed).

I love my coffee in the mornings and the Delonghi EMK6 Esclusivo Aicai Electric Moka Espresso Maker makes it perfect every time! I can have my cup of coffee or I can make more when I have guests. Its great! I put the coffee and the water and the smell of fresh coffee lets me know its done. I actually have two and I am considering buying more for gifts. This is an item that every coffee lover should have. I looks so elegant in the kitchen too!

I do not drink espresso shots. But, lattes are great!! This is no gimmick machine which I cannot show-off. But it brews good coffee. Steam rises up through the ground coffee instead of traditional hot water with filter setup. I use the aerolatte to make froth. I have demo'ed it to friends and they love the coffee. If you want to serve a whole party, it will not be easy with this machine. Weekdays we do not have time, but weekends I enjoy 2 cups with wife.

I love this! It works great. Makes a bold, rich mug of coffee.

I was tired of using a big burner to heat the little stove top espresso maker...it seemed so inefficient and made the whole kitchen heat up (and I live in a warm climate), so I was happy to find this unit. As long as you don't use the handle to screw the top on and off of the base, you'll be fine (the plastic can crack, although I haven't had that problem).

I'm on my 2nd Electric Moka machine. The first one died when the plastic piece on top cracked near the handle and it began to leak. I realize now that it cracked from tightening the top piece by rotating the plastic handle rather than grabbing the metal mid-section. I also realize that I began tightening it extra tight when the rubber washer inside started to wear out. So that's the deal. Replace the washer when it gets ragged and don't screw the pot together with the plastic handle. Do these two things and the machine will last ages. BTW, it makes FANTASTIC espresso, is easy to clean, is compact and very cute. I love it!!!

I loved this coffee maker for about 10 months. It used to make excellent european style coffee until the upper (plastic) part of it cracked. I did NOT drop it! First the crack was purely esthetical but few months later it become more apparent and started to leak. I wanted to get the exact same model again cause it made such good coffee, but then I realized that all the reviews complain about the same problem, so I guess its time to say goodbye.

1/20/06 First reviewed: I received this as a gift and had about twenty wonderful cups of moka from this cute little electric machine, but then one day in the third week of ownership, steam went a'flyin outside of the moka maker instead of into the top chamber. I called customer service and was given a run-around, ugh. I was told that without a receipt I could buy the replacement unit for around $40 plus shipping. She said that most of their products have a 30 or 60 day warranty, which surprised me greatly. Since I'd owned the product for less than 30 days, I figured I was still in the warranty time any way one looked at it, but I was wrong. With no receipt, no exchange from DeLonghi. Well, I tried to use the unit after really tightening the top and bottom together and the escaping steam abated. The next week, the shut off valve on the heating unit started making a terrible noise and the unit wouldn't even start. It would be triggered within a few seconds to shut off, so I had nothing at all brewing. Aha, I regained my smartness finally, and took the item to Bed Bath and Beyond, and they were extremely gracious in having another sent to me because the store didn't have it in stock. I hope that when this replacement arrives in a week or two I'll love it again, but I hope this time it's a more long lasting relationship. I'll recommend that you buy this from Amazon because the price is substantially less but be sure to keep your receipt even if you register the warranty!
UPDATE 2/21/07 The replacement unit has been working flawlessly for a year now and it's used on a daily basis. I'd give it another star!

I had the same problem as Balou--the upper chamber cracked and leaks coffee. It was a design flaw that I worried about from the beginning but decided to give it a chance nonetheless. I was a little better off in that mine made it a year and two weeks before doing so. Of course, the warranty is good for a year...
The product doesn't get one star because I did like the ability to make coffee in my office without a burner. I also liked the ability to remove the coffee maker from the power base and leave the cord behind. My recommendation, though, is to wait until a company with better engineering skills offers a product.

This was great for about a week, then is started leaking from a crack in the plastic upper chamber. When I called customer service, they told me that it wasn't covered by warrenty and it would cost $40 to replace. This is within the first month of owning the machine. Apparently the top half of the machine isn't covered by warrenty, because they know it is cheaply made. I'm planning to spend the $40 on an old fashioned all metal stove top model.

This machine is definetly better than any pump machine in the sub-$500 class. The coffee is better. There are two things you need to know.

1) Espresso can easily be overcooked. You need to take it off the heat when it finishs it's brew. DONT leave it in for 30-min like it says.
2) For the crema that really is needed you have to "work" the first drip. Then take the sugar (real sugar not sugar sub) and pour a little espresso on it. Then work it with the back of a spoon. Another word. It really does need to be the first drip. I don't know why but the later, thinner espresso doesn't work. It'll take a few tries before you get it right, but the crema will be better than any pump.

The only reason I take off a star is the price. Stovetop models can be had locally for $10 (I live near Miami) and online for $20. This adds a little convience, but not much for $50 more.

What I initially liked about this machine is the fact that I could use it off the stovetop and it really is not a counter hog--I bought it for my office, actually. I was surprised at how piping hot the coffee can get in it. All in all, it works well. Realize, too, this moka brew is definately a step down in flavor from traditionally brewed espresso (from a pump-driven machine). I recommend it.

THIS LITTLE BEAUTY HAS THE"SPEED YA'NEED" FOR THAT QUICK CUP OF ESPRESSO. OK SO IT DOESN'T GIVE THE FROTHY HEAD MANY OF US LIKE BUT IT DOESN'T TAKE UP HALF YOUR KITCHEN COUNTER SPACE EITHER! A NEAT COMPACT ITEM.