I've had a 6 cup Bialetti Moka Express for the past couple years and absolutely love the coffee that it produces-- rich, flavorful, and almost syrupy. I am also able to get a little bit of crema that quickly dissipates as it is getting poured.
Since I am usually the only one in the house who drinks coffee, I decided to pick up a 2 cup Brikka. The Brikka produces a lovely crema that actually makes it to the cup. The taste however leaves a lot to be desired-- the coffee seems to be a lot less syrupy in consistency and the taste is weak and almost sour. I also find that the coffee from the Moka Express is a lot hotter than that of the Brikka.
Am I doing something wrong? I use the same technique for both the Moka Express and Brikka. I use the same filtered water and same Illy coffee.
Since I am usually the only one in the house who drinks coffee, I decided to pick up a 2 cup Brikka. The Brikka produces a lovely crema that actually makes it to the cup. The taste however leaves a lot to be desired-- the coffee seems to be a lot less syrupy in consistency and the taste is weak and almost sour. I also find that the coffee from the Moka Express is a lot hotter than that of the Brikka.
Am I doing something wrong? I use the same technique for both the Moka Express and Brikka. I use the same filtered water and same Illy coffee.