Moka pot

The moka pot is a stovetop brewer that looks like a small metal tower in two parts. As the bottom chamber heats up, steam pressure pushes hot water up through the ground coffee into the top — and that's your brew. The result is a small, strong cup with a full, rich flavour, somewhere between filter coffee and espresso. It's not true espresso though: the pressure is too low to produce the creamy foam you'd get from an espresso machine. One thing to watch: don't leave it on the heat too long — overcooking the coffee gives it a bitter, slightly burnt edge. In Italy, it's a kitchen staple in almost every home.