 What Is It: In keeping with National Breast Cancer Month in October, GadgetGals recognizes our favorite Mukka Express stovetop latte and cappuccino maker that now comes in a special pink edition. For every unit of the Pink Mukka Express machine sold throught the year, Bialetti, the parent company, donates a portion of the proceeds to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, which funds research and prevention programs. How It Works: There are three main parts to this coffee maker. Water goes into the bottom part, ground espresso coffee into the middle part, and milk into the top part. Cook over medium heat using any type of stovetop burner except induction, and the unit brews the espresso, pumping steam into the milk to heat up for plain or foamy milk. It's ready to drink in less than 5 minutes. Why You Need It: In addition to your contribution helping conquer breast cancer, you'll find this coffee maker is both handy and fun to use, great for a morning pick-me-up. It's a much easier and less expensive way to make home-brewed specialty coffee than the pricey electrics. You'll love the foam it puts on cappuccinos. Details: The 2-cup Pink Mukka Express machine is constructed of solid aluminum. Do not use a dishwasher to clean. Available at Sur la Table stores, www.bialettishop.com and www.laprimashops.com for $90. An 8.8-ounce package of ground espresso coffee comes free if you order at the Bialetti shop website. Also available to aid breast cancer research is a pink Dama Espresso Maker, which makes espresso only; it retails for $43.
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