Same thoughts

You can definitely use the induction model on a gas stove. I think it looks nice. Stainless might be easier to care for, but it's not like the bottom pot needs a lot of washing, it's the top-side parts that require more effort when cleaning, and these are still made of aluminum (which supposedly gives a better tasting coffee).

You might be making it with too high of heat, try taking down the temp to medium-low, if that still doesn't work then try low. If you still don't get any crema then that pressure valve may be faulty. Keep in mind, you will never get as much crema with the Bialetti as you would with an espresso maker, you will only get about 25% as much at the most, and that's because it's not producing the same amount of pressure that an espresso maker produces. I know my crema varies, not sure why, could be the freshness of the coffee grounds? I get the most amount of crema when I grind beans every time I make coffee, pre-ground coffee makes the least amount. Another thing I found out is that if you don't put as much water in, about 1/8th of an inch from the bottom of the valve and the fill line, it seems to make a bit better crema. Crema really doesn't do that much to the flavor of the coffee, here is what a professional coffee-tasting judge had to say about crema: "Oddly enough, crema actually comes with controversy and competition. It is either the sign of a perfect espresso or an overrated foam that's great if you get it, but no big deal if you don't." But I would still try to verify if the pressure valve is working because you should get some crema. Someday I do foresee Bialetti making a valve that will release at a much higher pressure, equal to, or darn at least close to an espresso maker. The other thing you can try is to use 2 AeroPress filters, you put them under the O ring, but not under the round silver filter thing, the AeroPress filters will cover that silver filter plate. Use 2 because 1 won't stay in place, and 3 will not allow you to tighten the top well enough to make a good seal. If you have some other sort of paper filter for another coffee maker you could simply lay the O ring over the top of one and trace around it, then cut it out, then you could see if any crema is produced.

@@Rekmeyata It's not crema like espresso, it's more like foam with the Brikka, but crema tastes bad, so who cares?

@@NeverTakeNoShortcuts Well some people call it crema, the only foam one I really saw was a Nespresso trying to fake espresso, and that thing spun the pod at 15,000 RPM as the junk they call espresso was spewing out of the snout. Look, I'm not a professional coffee snob, I don't know if the a Moka pot has foam or crema, I can only go by what others have said what it is. I know when I get an espresso at Starbutt, they both look similar. Most espresso snobs like crema, it doesn't matter to me if I have crema or not, I can't taste any difference with or without, but that's because I'm not a professional coffee snob! LOL!!

@@Rekmeyata Agree. I could care less about crema. I just want good tasting coffee

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There is no plastic cap, your Brikka is okay

Your product is newer version, plastic cap version was produced until 2021,

Yes, as a South African this was rather embarrassing.

The intensity isn't coming from the machine it depends on the coffee beans. For a bialetti moka induction use dark roasted coffee beans.

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Why not?

When they say "cup" it must refer to some very tiny cups. I'd say a 4-cup moka pot is a good size to brew one big cup. If you want to brew for 2 people, I'd go with a 6-cup pot minimum.

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The 4 cup moka uses 2 tablespoons of coffee, about 8 ounces of coffee. Personally, I have to cut it with water Americano it, so it yields a bit more. All the milk probably does the same thing for some.

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I never really tasted a difference between hot and cold water. I used hot water for a while and simply stopped. Its so much more inconvenient than cold/tap water. I use Bialetti pots for over 30 years now.

@@-NoneOfYourBusiness Not sure how using hot water is inconvenient. Run the hot water in your sink while you grab the pot and assemble it. In the 20 seconds that takes, the water should be hot from the tap. Grab a measuring cup, fill it up, and then stick it in the microwave for 2 mins In those 2 mins, fill up the basket with grounds and clean the area. The water will be boiling when you take it out, then just proceed as normal It saves a lot of time without having to sit there forever waiting for the water to boil on the stove. Doing it this way has reduced my total set-up + brew time by ~4 mins. If anything, using cold water is more inconvenient.

@@Josh-tt6zg Ok but thats not what most youtubers are saying when they say "use hot water". They mean "use boiling water from a kettle to minimize the coffee's time spent over the heat". And by doing so your pot's base becomes too hot to handle instantly. And moreover, the hot tap water you use is from the water tank of your house. Water that sits there for days or even weeks being constantly reheated by metal rods.

@@-NoneOfYourBusiness Okay so use bottled water then, it makes no difference And then just place the base on a towel and use the towel to hold it while screwing down the top portion. You never need to touch the base after boiling water has been put into it. Do you not have a hand towel by the sink?

@@Josh-tt6zg And thats exactly what I mean by "Inconvenient"

Neither, the Inside Is sandblasted stainless steel because rough stainless steel Is not healthy.

@@onealpha710 "they textured the surface" is just another way of saying they sandblasted it or used whatever other approved method.

​@@onealpha710 this comment makes no sense at all lol

The cool control milk cooler on the side of the machine keeps the milk around 36c so the hose never has to touch the bottle of milk. When I rinse the hose with hot water, I wash my hands before. Then I simply handle the tube with a paper towel so that my hands don't touch it.

It’s just textured. Not actually chemicals

It´s not a coat, It´s sandblasted stainless steel.

Always, always always....invest in a good grinder before all else!