Bialetti 1-Cup Electric Mukka Express
- Model No.: 07003
- Capacity: 1-c.
- Width: 16.96
- Height: 10.43
- Origin: Italy
Product Description
A unique product which allows Italian cappuccino to be prepared in the home, quickly and simply. The easy-to-use Mukka Express is a novel idea that will make every coffee break more pleasurable. With Mukka Express you can prepare 1-cup of cappuccino or basic milk coffee with just a few simple steps.
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Bialetti 1-Cup Electric Mukka Express
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- Publisher: Bialetti
- Label: Bialetti
- Studio: Bialetti
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 4 reviews
- Sales Rank in Kitchen & Housewares: #43902
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Avg. Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Dissapointed in NYC 2008-11-18
Comment: When I first bought this machine I was really excited. I owned the Bialetti stovetop version, which is very popular in Italy.
After TWO months of using this, my machine began to get moldy at the very bottom and the top. Basically, it started to oxidize. I hand wash this machine along with my stovetop, so I was following the directions without any issues. I finally called Bialetti and they suggested using baking soda with water, and then vinegar. Nothing helped and it started to smell.
I was told to send it back to them. After wasting $10 shipping it to CA, the lady told me that I used a dishwasher and therefore was not qualified under warranty. I live in an old townhouse apartment, with no dishwasher. She then started to say that they don't cover oxidization. Buyer beware, I've only owned this for a few months and basically the warranty is useless! Aluminum + water + time = bound to happen to any machine.
Pros: Quick cappuccino, cheaper than some other versions, small, easier once you get the hang of it.
Cons: Hard to disassemble to wash (you're supposed to do it immediately to prevent oxidation, but that's hard considering the bottom is hot). It spills coffee if you don't assemble it correctly. You are supposed to use WATER ONLY. No soap. According to many reviews and Williams Sonoma representatives (who also sells this brand), the inside does eventually get black and can smell, so lots of maintenance required.
My advice is to get a milk frother. This machine seams cheaper than a cappuccino machine, but in reality you're throwing your money away.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Wow! 2008-09-08
Comment: I own a very nice Krupps machine, but I was still spending $3.00 every morning for a cappuccino. Using the machine takes too much time, so when I saw an ad for the Electric Mukka Express I was excited. After reading many reviews, I bought one. It is absolutely wonderful! I prepare everything, except the milk, the night before. In the morning, I add the milk, press the Start button and go about my business. By the time I'm ready to jump in the shower, I have a perfect cappuccino.
I don't have time to clean the machine before I leave for work, so I add water to the upper part (where the milk goes)to help loosen the milk residue. When I get home in the evening, I take the machine apart and clean it. Clean-up is easy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great product, but doesn't make a whole lot of coffee! 2008-04-09
Comment: This is a great way to make your own cappuccinos at home, without having to fiddle with an espresso machine and a separate frother. It's perfect for people who like to have coffee once or twice a day, and I especially like that I can turn it on and leave it to do its work as I get ready for work. However, it is VERY important to follow the instructions...or you'll end up with a mess on your kitchen counter. (I've found that you need to screw the top part on very tightly!) Also, it produces approximately *one* small cup at a time, which could be a deciding factor for some people.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great Cappuccinos, SO easy! 2008-02-16
Comment: I received the Bialetti 1-Cup Electric Mukka Express Cappuccino Maker after a very disappointing experience with Krups latest item. Upon returning Krups for a full refund, I was pleasantly surprised by this small machine. What makes this machine so great is:
1-it is easy to use, just add water, espresso grounds, and milk (will even froth fat-free milk!)
2-plug in the base and push the button, then just go about your business as this little miracle brews and froths a tasty surprise for you (it takes 5-6 mintues)
3-easy to pour and wash. No small parts that will break or get lost and the parts seem to be VERY durable
4-the design is very handsome and easy to store on your counter top until next use since it is small thus not taking up much room
I would recommend this product to any casual coffee/cappuccino drinker who enjoys a tasty brew during the week and doesn't want to fork out money to trot to "4 Bucks"
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