Haven't visited this group in quite some time (have been producing kids wholesale), but it seemed like the best place to ask my question.
I'm looking for a type of 2 cup stove top espresso machine; I saw one at a house I visited, but was talking too much and forgot to ask about it. It was red coloured at the bottom and had two really cute curved brass coloured pipes coming out of the top. Two small cups sit under these pipes to catch the coffee as it's made. I found a similar thing online, but it was rather ugly; like a silver metal chimney with a couple of arm type things sticking out at right angles at the top - a little grim and functional.
Anyway, there's a very good chance I may be going to Italy quite soon but, sadly, won't have much time for browsing in shops. Can anyone *please* tell me what these particular espresso machines are called in Italian, if they have a special name, or point me in the direction of a www where I might be able to find one to buy?
I'm looking for a type of 2 cup stove top espresso machine; I saw one
These are known collectively as moka pots. There are all kinds, shapes, and sizes. I even have an old electric one. The last time I saw one of the two pipe types was at a sporting goods store. It wasn't too elegant, just functional for the backpack crowd. Google around for moka pot or look on ebay.
looking for a type of 2 cup stove top espresso machine;
You can buy them at any Italian shop here in Canada or proably the US. They have been around for years.
If a purchase in Italy is your preference, cool, just go to any shop small or large. They are everyhere. You may take a moment to look up the word for "machine" in an Italian online dictionary, but any travel agency, or tourist office in Italy will know what to ask for and where to find it - perhaps even - or likely so will the flight staff, or boat staff in you are going by boat!!
