I was looking for something to make espresso, but I didn't want the complexity, cost or footprint of an espresso machine. A moka pot seemed to be a good compromise. While it isn't espresso, it's still a very strong shot of coffee with good extraction, and is a very good base for frothed milk drinks. I chose the LuxHaus primarily because it is stainless steel, an "Amazon Choice", and is sold at what I consider to be a reasonable price point. I've had the LuxHaus moka pot for about a week, and so far I'm impressed. The results with dark roast coffee, or with New Orleans style chicory coffee have been excellent. I wasn't as impressed with the results from a lighter roast coffee.Using the LuxHaus moka pot is relatively easy, fill the lower chamber with water, add coffee to the basket, insert the basket into the lover chamber, screw on the upper chamber onto the lower chamber and place on a stove eye at medium heat. On my stove (gas) it takes six to eight minutes to make a pot. One tutorial I watched suggests starting with hot water for better coffee. I've done so, but can't really tell the difference in the coffee. Cleaning the pot is relatively easy, but a bit messy. The biggest issue is getting the grounds out of the basket, it isn't hard, but I end up using a paper towel to get all the grounds out, and to wipe clean the filter plates.I'd recommend a moka pot for those who want coffee house style drinks, but don't want full up espresso machines. I can also recommend the LuxHaus pot. It works as advertised, the LuxHaus pot itself seems very well made, and the coffee has been very good. The LuxHaus pot comes in a nice presentation box. According to the box, the pot is designed by LuxHaus and assembled in China. A card included with the pot says LuxHaus is run by a husband and wife out of their garage.