Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs GROSCHE Milano Steel
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup
8.1/ 10
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AheadThe verdict
GROSCHE Milano Steel is the better buy on our scoring, 9.0 to Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup's 8.1. It leads on ease of use & cleaning and value for money.
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
GROSCHE Milano Steel
An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning, value for money.
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 | GROSCHE Milano Steel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 6.5 | 8.5 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 8.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $44.99 |
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 | GROSCHE Milano Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $44.99 |
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | 18/8 steel with a steel handle, made in Italy, dishwasher safe and induction rated |
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | 18/8 Stainless Steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 10, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black Steel, Brushed Steel |
| Designer | Richard Sapper, who said he wanted to give it the features that others do not have | — |
| Dimensions | 125 x 125 x 205 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✓ |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
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
GROSCHE Milano Steel
- +18/8 stainless steel with a stainless steel handle, made in Italy
- +Rated for induction, gas and electric, dishwasher safe
- +Two sizes, 266ml and 562ml
- −$44.99 against a $38.99 median
- −A one-year warranty, where Bialetti and Easyworkz publish two
- −A steel handle conducts heat
Every specification, side by side
| Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | GROSCHE Milano Steel | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $44.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | 18/8 steel with a steel handle, made in Italy, dishwasher safe and induction rated |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | 18/8 Stainless Steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 10, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black Steel, Brushed Steel |
| Made in | Italy | 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 | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✓ |
| Electric Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Source | Stovetop | Stovetop |
| 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. |
| Warranty | — | 1 year |
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs GROSCHE Milano Steel: common questions
Which is better, Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or GROSCHE Milano Steel?
GROSCHE Milano Steel scores 9.0 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion.
Is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or GROSCHE Milano Steel cheaper?
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and GROSCHE Milano Steel at $44.99.
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 GROSCHE Milano Steel for?
An Italian-made steel pot with no plastic anywhere on it
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