Home Basics Espresso Maker, 9 Cups Reviews

Pure Junk. Product is defective and should not be sold. It simply does not work. Ive owned other 9 cups of the same design. This product has a design error and does not deliver more than 1 cup of coffee and tons of steam. All you get is an empty basin with maybe 1 cup of coffee and tons of steam. The product is completely defective. DO NOT BUY.

The item was advertised as a "9 Cups, Espresso Maker", original box was stamped as 8.5 oz which it would make it a 4 cups (each demitasse is about 2 oz). Too much effort driving to pick up and again to return it.

Had this pot for many years until I ruined it. Nice price and it works. And, YES IT IS a 10 cupper. Espresso cup standard is ONE OUNCE. This holds up to 10 ounces so it's not marked wrong. Word to the wise: NEVER forget to put the water in this. I did once and the handle melted right off. Can't blame the manufacturer for my own stupidity. I would never run any stove top espresso pot unless I have time to stay in the room with it.

perfect replacement for my 6 cup maker. I make daily lattes for both of us; 2 very strong, large mugs of espresso plus hand frothed milk - quick and easy, and so much cheaper than a Venti SB. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]

I returned this expresso maker. It leaked badly during brewing no matter how hard you tightened it. Not a 9 cup pot, only holds approx 10 oz. of water!!

Satisfied with Item

Pretty much all espresso makers of this design are identical in materials, construction, and operation. This one just costs a whole lot less! A basic design flaw with these models is the tendency for the coffee to dribble down the outside of the pot if you pour too fast, especially when filling a carafe. So easy does it!