Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker
AheadAlessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup
8.1/ 10
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Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker
7.8/ 10
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Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup is narrowly ahead, 8.1 to Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker's 7.8. It leads on brew quality and build quality & materials.
Who each one suits
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup
The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning
Scores higher on brew quality, build quality & materials.
Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker
Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning.
How they score, criterion by criterion
Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works
| Criterion | Weight in category | Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 8.6 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.3 | 7.5 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 6.5 | 8.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 5.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | Not publicly stated |
Where they differ
Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.
| Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | A 550W powered base the pot lifts off, so it pours like a stovetop moka with no stove |
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | Food-grade aluminium |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 6 espresso shots, or 3 using the included reduction sieve |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 300, published as a 10oz maximum fill |
| Cordless | — | ✓ |
| Made in | Italy | — |
| Designer | Richard Sapper, who said he wanted to give it the features that others do not have | — |
| Dimensions | 125 x 125 x 205 mm | 152 x 152 x 279 mm |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Beechwood, cool to the touch |
| In Box Accessories | — | A reduction sieve for brewing half a pot |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Power Source | Stovetop | Electric, on its own powered base. It needs no hob |
| Power | — | 550 W |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup
- +18/10 mirror-polished stainless steel, made in Italy, and the only pot here with a stainless steel handle as well as body
- +A magnetic bottom rated for induction, gas and electric, so it works on any hob
- +Designed by Richard Sapper and sold in 1, 3, 6 and 10 cup sizes
- +300ml across six cups
- −A steel handle conducts heat, where a thermoplastic or wooden one does not
- −No price is published for it here
- −No warranty term is published
Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker
- +Electric on its own 550W base, so it needs no hob at all
- +The pot lifts off the base through 360 degrees to pour, cordless at the table
- +A beechwood handle, cool to the touch, and a reduction sieve for brewing half a pot
- +300ml across six espresso shots
- −Food-grade aluminium
- −No price is published for it here
- −No warranty term is published
Every specification, side by side
| Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | A 550W powered base the pot lifts off, so it pours like a stovetop moka with no stove |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | Food-grade aluminium |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 6 espresso shots, or 3 using the included reduction sieve |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 300, published as a 10oz maximum fill |
| Cordless | — | ✓ |
| Made in | Italy | — |
| Designer | Richard Sapper, who said he wanted to give it the features that others do not have | — |
| Dimensions | 125 x 125 x 205 mm | 152 x 152 x 279 mm |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Beechwood, cool to the touch |
| In Box Accessories | — | A reduction sieve for brewing half a pot |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Power Source | Stovetop | Electric, on its own powered base. It needs no hob |
| Power | — | 550 W |
| Ships to | US | US |
| Ships to Note | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. | Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product. |
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker: common questions
Which is better, Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker?
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup scores 8.1 against 7.8, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker is still ahead on ease of use & cleaning.
Is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker cheaper?
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker at Not publicly stated.
Who is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup for?
The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning
Who is Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker for?
Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk
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