When this hourglass-shaped apparatus is fully assembled--its base filled with water, insert basket packed with finely ground coffee, and the upper receptacle tightly screwed on--then set to boil, the steam is forcibly funneled up through a central vent and across the grounds to condense as coffee in the top of the pot. Its hefty broad base and top ensure stability and initially increase the water's exposure to heat for rapid boiling, as the constricted waist guarantees the right amount of steam-to-coffee contract.
A limited number of stainless-steel stovetop espresso makers are manufactured, but by and large, you'll find only the traditional cast-aluminum "moka" model. While dependable and efficient, the pot must be removed from the heat once the steam begins to rise to thwart buckling, and the metal discolors through use. Replacement gaskets are inexpensive.
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