Stove Top Espresso Pot question

[StraySirBert]

Hi All!

I am in the market for an upgrade to my tatty aluminium stove top pot (now that I have bust the thread on the screw part). Looking at Stainless Steel and what I am really looking for is one that doesn't need to be screwed together. My wife finds it really tough to get open again once I have closed it.

I love the idea of the mechanism on the alessi 9090 but it costs a bit more than I was looking to spend.

So my question is: Does anyone know of a good mid-price stainless steel stovetop that doesn't need screwing tight to close it? I have seen one (but cant find it now) that had a sort of quarter/half turn to lock it, and then there is the handle lock (a la Alessi) I just can't find any others anywhere.

All help appreciated.

Thanks

 

[espressoaddict]

You should check out the Cuisinox Roma. It is Stainless Steel, although expensive at almost $90. But look at the reviews, people love it.

 

[espressoaddict]

Just remember that you can't get crema from a stove top espresso maker. You have to have considerable pressure.