What is the metal italian coffee pot stand / holder that you put over the cooker called?

Question

I remember it's like tri - something

Answer 1

I'm Italian and WE (family) call it:
Espresso maker

I see: bialeti also in the list see link below:
http://www.istockphoto.com/file_closeup/what/food_and_beverages/food/326581_stove_top_espresso_maker.php?id=326581

Answer 2

Hi, I'm American but have been living in Italy 8 years now. Okay, "macchina da caffè" is a coffee machine (but the professional ones you see in bars/coffee houses). Italian coffee IS espresso....so they will just say "caffè" when they order coffee. They say espresso only to distinguish it from American coffee. The small coffee pot you put on the cooker is called "caffettiera".

Answer 3

I agree it's an espresso maker. The pot is in two parts with water in the bottom and ground espresso beans in the top basket. The water boils; the steam rises through the beans, and espresso results.

Answer 4

My family calls it a "maghinatte" [mah-gee-naught]
(sp) which I believe loosely translates to machine in English. I have also heard the term in Italian restaurants. (Real Italian restaurants, not Olive Garden.)