Espresso pot and other unrelated questions

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RibosomVIP Member20 March 2013 07:04:02

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Well, I've run into an unexpected problem. I went out to get me some fine coffee and an espresso pot and after a day of searching I realized that espresso makers are a complete mystery in these parts. You should see the expression on peoples eyes while I was trying to explain what I am looking for. Anyways, here it is for the uninitiated:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot

The million dollar question is: where to get one in Kuwait? I haven't been able to find them anywhere - if someone if flying in soon, i beg you to bring me one! :-D

Now, while we are on the coffee making topic, where do I get the gas canister for the cooker? The obvious choice such as gas stations don't sell them. Fintas area if possible.

A a final one for today... I will have to go on and buy a car fairly soon. As I consider a car a pure expense and a necessary evil I'd hate to spend a lot on it so I am aiming for a decent used one. I was told there are companies/shops that will inspect a car for you for a fee so you don't end up with a large and expensive paperweight after a month. Has anyone used such a service and can you recommend one?

Tnx!

LinoulyActive member20 March 2013 18:08:59

Oh u ll not find it here but u can use the Italian coffee maker .. ! That u can buy from ikea ..
Pretaining to the gaz and cars I ve got no clue lol
Good luck

LinoulyActive member20 March 2013 18:11:06

Oh u ll not find it here but u can use the Italian coffee maker .. ! That u can buy from ikea ..
Regarding the cars check this site www.q8cars.com
Good luck

fadi.hActive member20 March 2013 23:36:48

shop next door to me have them in different sizes, im moving to kuwait in two weeks time, if i have enough space in my luggage might get you one.

legacyKuwait Expert21 March 2013 05:03:28

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for gas canisters, yes you can buy them from the people next to the co-ops, however you would have to pay a deposit on it, 5KD i think, and u dont buy it from the guys standing around, theres an office there with a dude sitting who will give you a receipt.

then you would have to go into the co-op and buy the hose that attaches the canister to the oven, as well as the converter thing that goes on top (has a flip switch for on/off).

as for coffee, maybe its time you switch to either turkish or maxwell gold

RibosomVIP Member21 March 2013 05:22:25

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Thanks legacy! I have the hose and everything ready, hopefully there will be no nasty surprises there. :-)

As for the coffee, turkish is fine as well, but there is no way I would be drinking that Maxwell or Nescaffe fish food. :-D

Fadi - we will continue in private, thanks a lot for the offer!

RibosomVIP Member25 March 2013 14:06:18

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Well, what do you know - you can find espresso pots in Lu&Lu Hypermarket. Not expensive, but the quality leaves much to be desired. I actually saw a good one on Friday market, but decided I wouldn't want to drink coffee from it.

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