Bialetti Mukka Express 2-cup Espresso Machine

I have had two Mukka Express machines. The first was a lot of fun and made a good Cappuccino. OK, foam was not white, but it was good. After about 3 months of daily use, it started to fail by not holding a seal between the top and bottom units.

The N. American distributor was great about replacing the product. There were a couple design changes, but the new one worked for only 1 month before starting to have problems.

Some tips if you have one:
Use it daily. I think the gaskets harden if not used
Clean it well after each use
Wet down gasket surfaces with water before closing unit
Make sure there are no coffee grounds on gaskets or threads

I still use mine but the result is more latte than cappuccino.