The Bialetti Moka 3 cups was purchased 2.5 months ago mainly for economic reasons.. first of all, it came in nice packaging and the pot has a corresponding appearance.. it's beautiful, that is.. the capacity of 3 cups is very satisfactory, at least equivalent to a double shot of espresso.. the coffee preparation takes a few minutes.. personally, since I drink cold coffee, I put the coffee in the fridge or freezer to avoid too much ice and therefore dilution of the coffee.. although most have been mentioned, I will state a few tips a bit more concisely:
1) initially put warm or hot water in the pot
2) do not press the coffee in the holder (as we see being done in cafes), just spread it evenly (from other comments, I saw that it is preferable for the coffee to be coarser than those found in supermarkets, personally I have no opinion)
3) use a gas stove on low flame and not a kitchen burner
4) screw the pot tightly to avoid any leaks
5) wash the pot only with tap water (no detergent)
6) if someone wants, they can also get the rubber gaskets that are suggested in case there is or arises any leak in the future (to save double shipping costs).. I did it but the pot had no problem
In general, without looking into the varieties and cuts of coffee at all and buying coffee from supermarkets, I can say that the quality is on par with the majority of cafes and takeaways out there.. so I recommend it..