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product_id: 58729240
title: "Alessi 9090/3 3-Cup Espresso Coffee Maker in 18/10 Stainless Steel Mirror Polished with Magnetic Heat Diffusing Bottom, Silver"
brand: "alessi"
price: "€ 397.85"
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# 3-cup capacity perfect for personal espresso Magnetic heat diffusing bottom for even brewing 18/10 stainless steel durability Alessi 9090/3 3-Cup Espresso Coffee Maker in 18/10 Stainless Steel Mirror Polished with Magnetic Heat Diffusing Bottom, Silver

**Brand:** alessi
**Price:** € 397.85
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ☕ Elevate your espresso game with sleek precision and lasting style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Alessi 9090/3 3-Cup Espresso Coffee Maker in 18/10 Stainless Steel Mirror Polished with Magnetic Heat Diffusing Bottom, Silver by alessi
- **How much does it cost?** € 397.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- alessi enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted alessi brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact 3-Cup Design:** Ideal size for a personal caffeine boost or intimate coffee moments.
- • **Precision Heat Diffusion:** Magnetic base ensures rapid, even heat distribution for rich, robust espresso every time.
- • **Robust Locking Mechanism:** Strong, secure one-handed operation that guarantees safety and ease once mastered.
- • **Premium Stainless Steel Build:** Crafted from 18/10 mirror-polished stainless steel for lasting shine and resilience.
- • **Timeless Elegance Meets Function:** Sleek silver finish and durable cast aluminium handle combine style with everyday practicality.

## Overview

The Alessi 9090/3 is a premium 3-cup stovetop espresso maker crafted from high-grade 18/10 stainless steel with a mirror-polished finish. Featuring a magnetic heat diffusing bottom, it delivers fast and even brewing for a rich coffee experience. Its robust locking system and durable cast aluminium handle ensure safety and longevity, making it a stylish, reliable choice for espresso aficionados seeking both performance and design.

## Description

Alessi 9090/3 3-Cup Espresso Coffee Maker in 18/10 Stainless Steel Mirror Polished with Magnetic Heat Diffusing Bottom, Silver: Alessi 9090/3 3-Cup Espresso Coffee Maker in 18/10 Stainless Steel Mirror Polished with Magnetic Heat Diffusing Bottom, Silver: desertcart.co.uk: Home & Kitchen

Review: Worth the price - I purchased the 6cup model. For me it's perfect for making a mug of cafe au lait or Americano with milk. I had a moka pot for years till it broke. I then tried a drip cone but the taste just wasn't the same. I missed my Moka. So I decided to treat myself to something sturdy that would last for years. I think I've found it. 5 days of use and I'm so happy. It was expensive but I do think it's worth it if I look after it and it does last for years. Practical stuff - straight out of the box it looks very robust and shiny. These points are not really Cons, just need to get used to how it works: 1. The Instructions don't say how to open the pot, just close it. It's very difficult to open and takes a while to get used to it as you are hesitant to pull too hard - but you have to. It is a very strong locking system, which is good. 2. It's advertised as a one handed action. In reality you need the other hand for balance in opening and closing the pot because the mechanism is so strong. You get used to it. 3. Because its all metal the handle does get hot. Have a pot holder handy. But also cools down quickly when run under cold water, for washing. I find it easier to wash it immediately after use. A quick rinse out and it's ready to go again. Altogether, a fab moka pot. I love it. My coffee now has a more robust taste, and its easy to use once you get used to the reassuringly strong mechanism. I expect it to last longer than my old aluminium pot (10years+). It's well made, strong and looks good. Size: Perfect if you want a mug of coffee Brew speed: Very quick as it's all metal. Keep on very low heat. Update: 3 months and still going strong. No tarnishing from use on gas hob. I made a crochet handle cover, safer and more comfortable to use handle now.
Review: Expensive but perfect - I've used a lot of these style coffee makers and this is by far the best. The mechanism for opening / closing makes it so easy over the more traditional screw approach. The metal handle is robust and won't melt if you get it too close to flame. One very minor irritation with the handle is that it can get too hot to hold but leave it a couple of minutes (which you should anyway for good coffee) and it's fine. Lovely to look at too. I now have 3 in different sizes and the older ones have aged very well. Highly recommended.

## Features

- Made of stainless steel
- Silver
- Alessi

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000BNDJIQ |
| Best Sellers Rank | 106,706 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 68 in Stovetop Coffee Makers |
| Brand | Alessi |
| Colour | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,073) |
| Date First Available | 17 Mar. 2006 |
| Diameter | 1 Centimetres |
| Item Weight | 648 g |
| Model Number | 9090/3 |
| Special Features | 18/10 stainless steel, polished to a high gloss finish, cast aluminium handle, Height: 17.5 cm, diameter: 11 cm, socket: 15 cl (for approx. 3 cups) |
| Volume Capacity | 1 Litres |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Alessi
- **Capacity:** 3 Cups
- **Colour:** Silver
- **Product dimensions:** 11.5D x 7W x 14H centimetres

## Images

![Alessi 9090/3 3-Cup Espresso Coffee Maker in 18/10 Stainless Steel Mirror Polished with Magnetic Heat Diffusing Bottom, Silver - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/618q0dHi9FL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is there a bigger version than the 6-cup? A 9-cup?**
A: Yes sure, there is the Magnum version for 9-10 cups.
www.casabiancapiacenza.it

**Q: how much coffee does the allesie 9090  3 cup make**
A: Each "cup" amounts to 50ml, so if you fill the tank up to the pressure valve, you should get close to 150ml of strong coffee.  (There's always a little bit of water left in the tank, due to the fact that the funnel tube doesn't quite touch the bottom.)

**Q: Does this work on an induction hob?**
A: yes - brilliantly - fave way to make espresso with this is induction - keeps the thing near pristine. 1000w for about a minute. 185ml cold water. awesome.

**Q: Is the Allesi Coffee maker. Dishwasher proof?**
A: The metal probably is, though you may damage the surface; the rubber gasket won't be improved by hot detergent, and you wouldn't want to get soap into your coffee anyway. The Alessi is easy to dismantle for washing by hand, and it only takes a quick rinse in cold water to get it clean.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worth the price
*by T***L on 3 July 2025*

I purchased the 6cup model. For me it's perfect for making a mug of cafe au lait or Americano with milk. I had a moka pot for years till it broke. I then tried a drip cone but the taste just wasn't the same. I missed my Moka. So I decided to treat myself to something sturdy that would last for years. I think I've found it. 5 days of use and I'm so happy. It was expensive but I do think it's worth it if I look after it and it does last for years. Practical stuff - straight out of the box it looks very robust and shiny. These points are not really Cons, just need to get used to how it works: 1. The Instructions don't say how to open the pot, just close it. It's very difficult to open and takes a while to get used to it as you are hesitant to pull too hard - but you have to. It is a very strong locking system, which is good. 2. It's advertised as a one handed action. In reality you need the other hand for balance in opening and closing the pot because the mechanism is so strong. You get used to it. 3. Because its all metal the handle does get hot. Have a pot holder handy. But also cools down quickly when run under cold water, for washing. I find it easier to wash it immediately after use. A quick rinse out and it's ready to go again. Altogether, a fab moka pot. I love it. My coffee now has a more robust taste, and its easy to use once you get used to the reassuringly strong mechanism. I expect it to last longer than my old aluminium pot (10years+). It's well made, strong and looks good. Size: Perfect if you want a mug of coffee Brew speed: Very quick as it's all metal. Keep on very low heat. Update: 3 months and still going strong. No tarnishing from use on gas hob. I made a crochet handle cover, safer and more comfortable to use handle now.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Expensive but perfect
*by R***E on 15 December 2024*

I've used a lot of these style coffee makers and this is by far the best. The mechanism for opening / closing makes it so easy over the more traditional screw approach. The metal handle is robust and won't melt if you get it too close to flame. One very minor irritation with the handle is that it can get too hot to hold but leave it a couple of minutes (which you should anyway for good coffee) and it's fine. Lovely to look at too. I now have 3 in different sizes and the older ones have aged very well. Highly recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stainless Moka Pot, with best open/close mechanism: functional, gr8 aesthetic, induction
*by C***R on 31 December 2018*

Actually first got this pot for two properties: 1) stainless steel 2) non-screw mechanism to connect chambers. 1) Stainless steel vs usual aluminum is easy win. That's not unique to this pot. AND it is induction super duper. (image shows Induction Mark etched into base) Fave way to make coffee - use an induction plate (and it does have the induction mark on both the base and on the box in case you're curious) 2) The closure however is the big win. Having used numerous moka pots that require screwing on a lid over grounds - and then unscrewing - and all the vagueries this introduces - having a simple hinge mecahnism means i can put the pot onto cooking surface, and no fuss no muss, snap down the lid. Same thing for taking off to empty/clean. That this design lends itself to such a clean aesthetic is a bonus (image 6). Very easy to clean - and if you have a lot of hard water, occaisionally squirt some vinegar into the base and some hot water, heat up for a minute to simmer then let sit for half an hour - brush / soap and you're done (don't put it in the dishwasher). Some Moka-making tips for the Alessi 3 cup - for sweet straight mokas or for base to a latte. Ideal set up: fresh roast whole seasonal beans from your fave regional source like square mile or union; a good grinder, a scale that manages at least 1g increments (image 3). A couple things make a huge difference to strength / sweetness of brew. roast of coffee beans - is it a medium or dark roast . amount - i find 19grams ideal for this pot (images 3, 4 and 5) grind size - medium-ish speed/temp of the water. Water Fill: you can fill this from 175-185 ml (i prefer 185 ) - without a scale, this will look like the water is just about to hit the middle of the pressure valve looking inside the pot ( - image 2). Amount of coffee: 19g - a scale makes this much easier to assess, but generally - pending on how coarse of fine the ground this will make a very small concave hill on top of the funel - round this with your finger but don't squish it with anything. DON'T TAMP IT - just round with your finger: moka pots aren't espresso machines; they are not designed for that kind of pressure/resistance from packed grinds (image 4). You can test that for yourself: grind your coffee fine and grind it coarse: see how each affects the flow when the heat is set up the same for each. Which brings us to GRIND SIZE - generally speaking moka pot grinds are more coarse than espresso. It's usually referred to as a medium coarse grind. Grind has a big influence on the coffee (it's part of the exrtaction process): grind it too fine (like espresso coffees) it's just strong and bitter; too coarse its weak, insipid or sour. If you have to get pre-ground coffee look for something (or ask) for a pour-over or drip coffee grind - but really try some good locally roasted beans. Start with great ingredients to get great taste - if that's a new one for you, treat yourself: you will be really surprised. Water Temp and Time: Try also to use cooler water. If you start with really hot water, the pressure will build up really fast and come spurting through very fast - this can create some pretty bitter coffee. Start room temp to let the pressure build - but this is something you can play around with - some folks love to start with boiling water (just remember to hold the base with a towel if you do this). the video shows the speed of flow that seems to work for a nice full, sweet shot: Medium high heat on stovetop for 5min to get to coffee start If you're making the coffee on a stove top, set heat to about medium and adjust so it takes about five minutes to start charging through - time how long it takes to finish. You're aiming for about a minute - minute:ten to go from start to not quite sputtering. The goal is NOT to have it blast out but percolate out in an even and controlled way - you'll find where you can also just take it off the heat - usually about half way (30 secs) through and it will finish on its own. Induction Hob note: on an induction hob, if starting with room temp water, and hob at about 1000w it will take about 90secs to start perking out coffee -awesome way to do this. THis is what's shown in the vid Kill the heat - no matter the surface - once a gentle flow hits the wall of the chimney - usually at about 30-40secs in - and let it finish on its own sitting on the residual heat of the element. SHould take 60-70secs from start to finish. I learned to put it in a bowl with enough water to cover the bottom third of the base as soon as it starts to get sputtery to stop the coffee so it doesn't get bitter. You can also put it on a dish cloth you've rung out with cold water. YIELD: at 185ml, you'll get about 25-28ml left in the pot; 25 absorbed in the coffee and remaining 130ish for coffee., to share out as you see fit. Good coffee takes a bit of attention, but it's worth it, and this pot makes mokas consistently - my fave way of using this pot IS on an induction hob (vs ceramis or gas). Next is gas and far last is ceramic - it all works but i prefer the control and speed of the induction. hope you enjoy - the above pot above is almost six years old, too - have only changed the rubber gastket once.

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