Posted Mon Jul 21, 2008, 7:05pm Subject: Re: SS moka pot or well seasoned aluminium moka pot?
SS is far less reactive to coffee acids than Aluminum, so will impart less 'metalic taste', and will last longer. Use the stainless and recycle the aluminum. (this from one who has never tasted coffee from either one)
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bv74353 Senior Member Joined: 17 Jan 2010 Posts: 13 Location: USA Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Wed Jan 27, 2010, 1:11am Subject: Re: SS moka pot or well seasoned aluminium moka pot?
I second that. A stainless pot also tends to retain residue to a much lesser degree than aluminum and the water chamber doesn't get small rust spots that some aluminum pots develop.
s0ckeyeus Senior Member Joined: 18 Jan 2010 Posts: 309 Location: KY Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Wed Jan 27, 2010, 7:07am Subject: Re: SS moka pot or well seasoned aluminium moka pot?
What do you mean by "rust spots?" Aluminum oxidizes, but it doesn't rust. Aluminum oxide is stronger than aluminum. Stainless steel is resistant to rusting, but it will rust.
P.S. This original thread is stinkin' old.
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WOW! Totally disagree with this post. I have made many a cappuccino with my 3-cup Bialetti aluminum pot and the Aerolatte frother with heated 2% milk. In fact I love them. I guess beauty is in the eye...
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