[RMDupree]

Those espresso snobs best not tell me any such thing, considering that those stovetop thingies are the ~real deal~.

Not like the high-priced, froo-froo espresso machines they sell!!

Honestly, I prefer the taste of espresso made from my old-fashioned perculator than I do of the machines. Maybe it's just cuz I grew up on it a certain way. *shrugs*

[RosieCotton]

I'm just amazed at the taste...it's like the drip pot leaves something out. I'm using beans ground really fine...that's the way you're supposed to, right? That's what it said on the box, anyway.

In any case...it's very worth the [very slight] additional hassle, as compared to the drip maker.

It IS more caffeinated, though, apparently. Really get the shakes if I drink any before I eat...