Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs The London Sip
AheadThe London Sip is narrowly ahead, 8.5 to Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup's 8.1. It leads on value for money.
Who each one suits
The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning
Scores higher on build quality & materials, ease of use & cleaning.
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob
Scores higher on 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 | The London Sip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Value for Money | 12% | 5.0 | 10.0 |
| Heat Source Compatibility | 12% | 10.0 | 10.0 |
What each one costs
| Price | Not publicly stated | $23.99 |
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 | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $23.99 |
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| 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 | — | ✕ |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel | Heat-resistant plastic |
| Induction Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +Stainless steel in three sizes to 562ml, rated for induction, gas and electric
- +A heat-resistant plastic handle that stays cool
- +A two-year warranty at $23.99, under the $38.99 median
- −Not dishwasher safe
- −No country of manufacture is stated
- −No grade of steel is published
Every specification, side by side
| Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $23.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | The moka pot that is in design museums, and still makes coffee every morning | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | Richard Sapper's 1979 design, with a magnetic base so it works on induction | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | 18/10 stainless steel, mirror polished | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6, and the design is also sold in 1, 3 and 10 cup | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as 10.1 fl oz | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Made in | Italy | Not Specified |
| 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 | Heat-resistant plastic |
| 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 | — | 2 years |
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup vs The London Sip: common questions
Which is better, Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or The London Sip?
The London Sip scores 8.5 against 8.1, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup is still ahead on build quality & materials.
Is Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup or The London Sip cheaper?
Alessi 9090 Stovetop Espresso Maker 6 Cup starts at Not publicly stated, and The London Sip at $23.99.
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 The London Sip for?
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob
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