continuing, is there a stainless steel model to be had? Love the coffee!!
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NO, only aluminium made ! One very rare to find is made with glass but only the top and buttom is aluminum. (ASIN: B001CJTZ54 )
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Bialetti makes the stainless stove top espresso maker called VENUS, but not this exact model that will let you froth milk in the top compartment. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords;=biaretti+stainless&rh;=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Abiaretti+stainless
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I have had my coffee maker for approximately 2 weeks and love it. I am not disappointed about the stainless steel mug as it clearly stated that is wasn't included! If you see a picture of a another coffee maker & there is a coffee cup on display on the box would you expect a mug? , especially if the box/description says "not included". I feel people are making way to big of a deal over the travel mug, who cares, most of us have more than enough anyway. Love that I can brew one cup or us a K-cup for an afternoon pick me up or beprew a pot in the morning. Like not having clutter on my counter or having to pull out different coffee makers. This one does it all. I have had my coffee maker for approximately 2 weeks and love it. I am not disappointed about the stainless steel mug as it clearly stated that is wasn't included! If you see a picture of a another coffee maker & there is a coffee cup on display on the box would you expect a mug? , especially if the box/description says "not included". I feel people are making way to big of a deal over the travel mug, who cares, most of us have more than enough anyway. Love that I can brew one cup or us a K-cup for an afternoon pick me up or beprew a pot in the morning. Like not having... » Read More I have had my coffee maker for approximately 2 weeks and love it. I am not disappointed about the stainless steel mug as it clearly stated that is wasn't included! If you see a picture of a another coffee maker & there is a coffee cup on display on the box would you expect a mug? , especially if the box/description says "not included". I feel people are making way to big of a deal over the travel mug, who cares, most of us have more than enough anyway. Love that I can brew one cup or us a K-cup for an afternoon pick me up or beprew a pot in the morning. Like not having clutter on my counter or having to pull out different coffee makers. This one does it all. « Show Less
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No, this coffee maker has a stainless steel exterior trim only. The unit, including working components, is primarily plastic.
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The one I had was plastic. The only thing stainless is the motor. You should check out the Breville.
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Bialetti has been making Aluminum for many years. It is the gold standard for making Espresso. But, I have never had a cup from the Aluminum version. Coffee can have a Ph of 4.7 and will eventually corrode Aluminum. I bought the Stainless Venus for easy dishwasher cleaning and beautiful appearance. It is just perfect, eventually it will need a new gasket, and those are easily available. Recipes... add a teaspoon of Vanilla Ice Cream, or Chocolate. Sounds like Latte or Mocha. After all Ice Cream is milk, sugar and foam. This saves all the bubbling fuss of frothing. This is how my Italian Grandmother from Genoa Italy made it! Forty years before StarBucks. Treat yourself to some ILY Espresso beans, ground. That is about as good as coffee can get Ciao! ( sorry, I am only half Italian )
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Doesn't seem to be one on Amazon unfortunately. Suggest trying Moccamaster <dot> com which is the manufacturer's site -- looks like they're available for $35. If you search a bit, other places like Seattle Coffee Gear have them as well though I haven't found any at a better price.
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Sandy, I had this coffee machine... IT STINKS.. to put it mildly. Same problem you are having. I loved the coffee but the pot was a pain to deal with. The only model worth the money and I'd buy it over and over again is the "Hamilton Beach 48464 Brewstation Summit" Believe me, get the 48464 and you will not be disappointed one bit. GREAT COFFEE, NO LEAKING, NO PROBLEMS... I THINK IT IS BEST TO START OUT WITH THE ONE YOU HAVE SO YOU WILL NEVER BE WEAK ENOUGH TO PURCHASE THAT MODEL AGAIN.GET RID OF THIS ONE AND GET THE ONE I HAVE. YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY....
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For myself, the only kind of programmable coffee maker worth having would be one with a built in grinder. I mean, to load up a non-grinder automatic, you've got to load ground beans the night before, so they just sit there getting stale. At least with a grind-and-brew, you've got freshly ground beans and automation. :) I've had such makers in the past and they were great...when they came from Germany. So, now I think that this little Bonavita number might be the ticket. All the fanciness went into the coffee itself, not the doo-dads. ;)
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Stainless is on the inside, prob. why it keeps the coffee so hot for so long,right?
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The coffeemaker is all stainless steel, except the black heat resistant plastic handles. And it works great. AF.
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No, l can't since I sent the pot and the brewer back to the company since I did not work with the militia model that I had. They have sent me a new brewer with the appropriate carafe. Kris josephsohn
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I have the one with the stainless steel carafe; somehow my review ended up on the glass carafe version. I don't know that it makes a difference in ths case though. Mine (I have two, actually) has, on occasion, done this, but not often. Not sure what to do about it. I like strong coffee, however.
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No, only the outside is stainless steel. The water resevoir and everything else inside is plastic. I know what you mean. I was looking for something that's all stainless steel on the inside to try and avoid that "plastic taste" you often get from some coffee makers. Eventually I gave up as I couldn't find anything like that! BUT, somehow this coffee maker does NOT give you the plastic taste in the coffee. This is now my second time owning this model, and I'm quite pleased. Yehuda K.
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I believe this one is stainless steel. The carafe we had with our previous coffee maker from, Black and Decker was lined with what looked to be glass and kept the coffee warm for a long time. In fact we still have that carafe and it works fine even though the coffee maker wore out. That is why we decided to get another one. I am not sure why they changed material.
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Yes. I suggest you by-pass the Lavazza & get a Rancillio Sylvia with a PID temperature controller. It's all metal plumbing inside whereas most semi or automatic machines have plastic water lines & connectors. Bought a Saeco automatic which makes marvelous espresso but breaks down every 9 months when a plastic part breaks. I then got Miss Sylvia. Check out videos from Seattle Coffee Gear on You Tube as I think there's one on the Rancillio
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I asked the Bialetti company (online) and they answered that all of their stainless products are made in China. Too bad! The stainless gives coffee a much better flavor than aluminum.
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It was my question as well. I testify there is nothing but stainless steel. a pretty good buy.