I know this sounds like a serious claim, but reviewing this design leaves me no doubt it was designed that way in purpose. The Brikka 2020 models produces slightly better crema (depends on the coffee used) and increased amount of coffee beverage, compared to older models, but those changes are not such that justify preferring it over previous models that are still being sold. The new valve with its silicone cap, the “O” ring, the very thin funnel and the painted heater container allegedly suggests those parts will be worn and/or become un-functional in relatively short period of use. This sounds odd, unless the coffee consists high percentage of robusta and perhape some baking soda. Wer die negativen Bewertungen und Fragen/Antworten zur Bialetti Herdkannen aus Edelstahl aufmerksam liest, muss sich wundern, was da gefaselt wird und darum einer seriösen Produktbewertung entgegensteht.

dann zischt der Wasserdampf einige Sekunden aus dem Ventil und danach kann man den Griff immer noch anfassen. This disassembly will be needed only if you believe the valve is clogged or not functioning as normal.Only after few step-by-step tightening and un-tightening, the paint over the thread got peeled off and after cleaning the residue from the threads of both parts, I managed to properly tighten the heater container to the upper container to allow smooth operation.

If we take a look at the sizes of one of the most well-known producers of moka pots, Bialetti, we can see that the amount of cups and the milliliters don’t quite line up; Bialetti moka pot cups vs. Wenn das Kännchen auf den Wasserbehälter geschraubt wird, stehe das Sicherheitsventil in Richtung des Griffs und man verbrenne sich die Finger.Die ersten Portionen schmecken wie eingeschlafene Füße und es nicht damit getan, wie in der Anleitung empfohlen, nur die ersten drei Durchgänge wegzuschütten.