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Alessi MDL02/3 R Pulcina Stove Top Espresso 3 Cup Coffee Maker in Aluminum Casting Handle And Knob in Pa, Red

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Size: 3 Cups


Color: Red


Features

  • Revolutionary Technology By illycaffe: Pulcina is a high performance coffee maker with a specially designed boiler that stops dispensing the espresso at the right time before the coffee gets a bitter aftertaste. Application of the technology developed by illycaffe.
  • Groundbreaking Design: Designed by world renowned architect Michele De Lucchi for beauty, function, and unrivaled taste. Low-pressure pre-infusion gradually increases water pressure to gently expand grinds for an even extraction, balanced flavor and thick crema.
  • Alessi Ethical Manufacturing: Building a purpose beyond profit and economics is vital for a solid business, and the commitment of Alessi to create products which make peoples lives better is priority.
  • Premium Quality Cast: An authentic partnership between Alessi, Michele de Lucchi, and illy, Produced the finest most revolutionary mocha coffee maker. Anti-drip design 'V' shaped spout, perfectly cuts the drops of coffee.
  • More Then The Perfect Gift: Alessi espresso makers are a true treasure for any authentic espresso lover. Alessi products are as functional as they are conversation starting. A gift for someone who has everything.

Description

The stove top espresso coffee maker "Pulcina", designed by Michele de Lucchi is the product of intense research into the optimization of the shape of the coffee pot in order to improve and enhance the organoleptic properties of coffee. Thanks to the internal shape of its special heater, "Pulcina" automatically stops filtering the coffee at the right moment. This interruption helps to eliminate the eruption phase, the final filtering stage that generates a burnt and bitter aftertaste, ensuring that only the finest qualities of the coffee are preserved and enhancing its full-bodied and rounded aroma. The spout is quite pronounced. Its typical 'V' shape, reminiscent of a baby chick's beak, is specially designed to perfectly cut drops when pouring. Practical and functional, making coffee with the "Pulcina" is just like making it with a traditional coffee pot.

Brand: Alessi


Color: Red


Product Dimensions: 4"D x 4"W x 8"H


Special Feature: Gas Stovetop Compatible


Coffee Maker Type: Moka Pot


Brand: Alessi


Color: Red


Product Dimensions: 4"D x 4"W x 8"H


Special Feature: Gas Stovetop Compatible


Coffee Maker Type: Moka Pot


Style: Modern


Specific Uses For Product: Espresso


Recommended Uses For Product: Traveling


Included Components: Espresso Coffee Maker


Operation Mode: Manual


Model Name: Pulcina Stovetop Espresso Maker


Number of Items: 1


Human Interface Input: Buttons


Customer Package Type: Standard Packaging


Unit Count: 15.0 Count


Global Trade Identification Number: 73


Coffee Input Type: Ground


Manufacturer: Alessi


UPC: 787162441574


Item Weight: 1.33 pounds


Item model number: MDL02/3 R


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: September 19, 2015


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    • Beautiful design, definite improvement over standard Moka pot
Size: 3 Cups Color: Black
The Alessi is a definite improvement over the standard Moka pot in a few ways. First of all, and most importantly, it makes better coffee. I had read this in reviews but had some admitted skepticism until I tried it. It produces a rich, full-bodied demitasse strength cup with none of the burnt notes I would always get with my old Moka. Also unlike the Moka, it consistently uses all of the water in the base, whereas the Moka pot would start to sputter and gurgle after using only half the water. The thick plate on the bottom of the pot seems to do a good job of dispersing the heat evenly, even on an electric stove. Second, the build quality is impressive. I have had several Moka pots of various sizes over the years and they felt, for lack of a better word, cheap. The aluminum felt flimsy and the pieces fit together in a haphazard sort of way. The Alessi, by contrast, seems to be engineered and manufactured to much tighter specifications. The aluminum feels heavier and the parts fit together snugly. The lid on the upper part opens and closes smoothly without being loose or rattling around. Third, but partly an extension of the point above, the Alessi is beautiful. Both the aesthetic and functional design elements are outstanding. It looks great on the shelf, its crisp, smooth lines (presumably from CNC machining) when viewed up-close become sweeping curves when viewed from a few feet away. The only real downside to the design is the handle. It is a bit small and awkwardly shaped, making it difficult to pour without your fingers bumping the hot metal. I usually grab it with a towel or oven mitt if I am pouring right off the stove. Also, in case anyone is not acquainted with Moka-style coffee makers, this device does not make espresso. Coffee from the Alessi is never going to taste like a shot of espresso from your favorite coffee shop. That said, it does produce a stronger brew with more body than a drip-style coffee maker, and it is appropriate for a demitasse serving. It is called a 3-cup maker, but I get just a bit over two espresso cups' worth of coffee per brew. Overall, if you are like me and had given up on Moka-style coffee, you might consider giving this one a try. It is a big improvement over the Moka, and will look great on the shelf even when you aren't using it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2021 by Ash
    • Exquisitely Italian style and coffee!
Size: 1 Cup Color: Black
Looks as good as the coffee it brews - if Italian Mika pot coffee is your preference. This baby brother goes perfectly with the larger one I have been using for years especially when I need a cup just for me.
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2025 by DocParticle
    • BEWARE!!
Size: 3 Cups Color: Black
( my 1st review) LOVE LOVE LOVE this pot! Quick easy and DELICIOUS! Not to mention BEAUTIFUL!! UPDATE!! I have had this pot for less than 5 MONTHS and it is falling APART!! I am 65 y/o who takes very good care of this pot. There’s no one else that uses it.I HAND WASH IT OCCASIONALLY WITH LITTLE TO NO MILD SOAP. The hinge that holds the top lid is to cheap to handle the weight of the lid. So it easily bends and gets crooked. I can hear things rattle around in the fallen off handle but there’s no way to get the screws out to try and repair it yourself!! And worst of all shortly after I received mine I ordered a second one as a birthday gift for a friend!! I feel embarrassed. It’s high on beauty and form BUT IT GET’s AN “F” FOR EVERY THING ELSE!! What you get this pot is WAAAAY over priced. Had it been sturdy and functional I would have gladly paid the price. I plan to avoid this company from now on. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2021 by JKMU
    • A sleek upgrade.
Size: 3 Cups Color: Black
Ive had a Bialetti for a decade, but let it fall out of favor while using an aeropress. Started a new job, earlier, so my mornings became more rushed. i have one of those water cooler things with instant hot water and by starting with that i can have coffee in barely a minute. This things looks great and works great, and unlike the bialetti it actually uses up all the water in the bottom. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022 by J. Paul
    • Better coffee than my old Moka Express
Size: 3 Cups Color: Red
I bought this to replace my aging Bialetti 3-cup. I was a bit hesitant to get something besides the iconic original, but I had liked the look of this for a while and thought I’d splurge on it. Well, the coffee this makes is just remarkably better than the Bialetti. It’s easier to use as well. I’m really happy with it. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025 by Major Drank
    • Best Mocha Pot Ever
Size: 6 Cups Color: Black
Review Image by Stephen Trask Stephen Trask
Alessi describes the Pulcina as "revolutionary" and promises a "substantial design innovation" to improve the taste of the coffee. Shockingly, they actually deliver on their promise and then some. The coffee tastes better than with any pot I've used. Also, although tank holds slightly less water, unlike every other mocha pot I've used, every drop is used. This actually makes slightly more coffee than the 6 cup Bialetti coffee makers I've tried. And, again, the flavor is tremendous. I know this isn't technically espresso but the flavor is as close as you can get without a big expensive machine. Also, it's drop-dead gorgeous! A genuine triumph! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2023 by Stephen Trask Stephen Trask
    • Disappointing
Size: 3 Cups Color: Red
I have used mocha pots on and off for many years. This one is beautiful and highly rated. The first week or so that I used it the coffee was excellent. I had a nice slow stream of coffee coming from the Brewing spout with lots of crema. Then gradually, with nothing else changing, the coffee began to not brew as easily and when it came out, it came out in spurts rather than a steady stream. I tried adjusting grind size, how I loaded the basket, everything that I could read about or think of and nothing changed. The only fix that I could find was to possibly add a piece of Teflon tape around the outside of the basket which I am not willing to do. I don't know if this unit is defective or the basket does not fit properly but it does not work now. I am about a week too late to return it, otherwise I would. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2022 by Diane Crowley

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