Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker vs The London Sip
AheadThe London Sip is the better buy on our scoring, 8.5 to Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker's 7.8. It leads on brew quality and build quality & materials.
Who each one suits
Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk
Scores higher on ease of use & cleaning.
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob
Scores higher on brew quality, build quality & materials, 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 | Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker | The London Sip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Quality | 26% | 8.6 | 10.0 |
| Build Quality & Materials | 20% | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| Ease of Use & Cleaning | 16% | 8.0 | 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.
| Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $23.99 |
| Best for | Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | A 550W powered base the pot lifts off, so it pours like a stovetop moka with no stove | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Body Material | Food-grade aluminium | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6 espresso shots, or 3 using the included reduction sieve | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as a 10oz maximum fill | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Cordless | ✓ | — |
| Made in | — | Not Specified |
| Dimensions | 152 x 152 x 279 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✕ |
| Electric Compatible | — | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | — | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Beechwood, cool to the touch | Heat-resistant plastic |
| In Box Accessories | A reduction sieve for brewing half a pot | — |
| Induction Compatible | — | ✓ |
| Power Source | Electric, on its own powered base. It needs no hob | Stovetop |
| Power | 550 W | — |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
Pros and cons
From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.
- +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
- +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
| Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker | The London Sip | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Price | — | $23.99 |
| Who it suits | ||
| Best for | Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk | A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob |
| What sets it apart | A 550W powered base the pot lifts off, so it pours like a stovetop moka with no stove | Steel in copper, black or silver across three sizes, with a two-year warranty under the median |
| Specifications | ||
| Body Material | Food-grade aluminium | Stainless steel |
| Capacity Cups | 6 espresso shots, or 3 using the included reduction sieve | 10, 3, 6 |
| Capacity | 300, published as a 10oz maximum fill | 148, 266, 562 ml |
| Colour Options | — | Black, Copper, Silver |
| Cordless | ✓ | — |
| Made in | — | Not Specified |
| Dimensions | 152 x 152 x 279 mm | — |
| Dishwasher Safe | — | ✕ |
| Electric Compatible | — | ✓ |
| Gas Compatible | — | ✓ |
| Handle Material | Beechwood, cool to the touch | Heat-resistant plastic |
| In Box Accessories | A reduction sieve for brewing half a pot | — |
| Induction Compatible | — | ✓ |
| Power Source | Electric, on its own powered base. It needs no hob | Stovetop |
| 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. |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker vs The London Sip: common questions
Which is better, Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker or The London Sip?
The London Sip scores 8.5 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 Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker or The London Sip cheaper?
Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker starts at Not publicly stated, and The London Sip at $23.99.
Who is Gourmia Electric Moka Pot Espresso Maker for?
Moka coffee in a kitchen with no hob, or on a desk
Who is The London Sip for?
A moka pot chosen partly on how it looks on the hob