$10 Crofton Stovetop Espresso Maker Headed Back to Aldi
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Updated for 2026.
Espresso is great for those times when you really want — or need — a jolt of caffeine to perk you up. This concentrated coffee is brewed using high water pressure and special roasted finely ground beans. While you can drink espresso on its own, it’s also a popular component of drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos. I’ve even seen espresso as a component of one of my favorite tea flavors.
Our favorite discount grocery store sometimes sells espresso makers. Aldi sold the Ambiano Espresso Maker in the fall of 2020, and they sold an Ambiano Single-Serve Espresso Machine during the winter of 2022.
Then, in the fall of 2023, Aldi introduced a stovetop model espresso maker. That espresso maker is returning to Aldi in June of 2026. Back in 2023, Aldi called this the Crofton Stovetop Espresso Maker. In 2026, Aldi is simply calling it the Crofton Espresso Maker.
What We Know:
The Crofton Espresso Maker is an Aldi Find, so it’s only in stores for a short time. Each store should receive one shipment, and after that sells out, it’s gone unless Aldi decides to bring it back at some later time. Aldi does not offer online ordering for products not in stock at your local store.
This espresso maker is scheduled to arrive in stores on June 17th, 2026.
The Crofton Espresso Maker cost $9.99 in 2026. That’s the same price it cost when we first saw Aldi sell it in October of 2023. That’s cheaper than just about every other stovetop espresso maker I could find.
Aldi redesigned its website earlier this year and is not currently sharing details about most upcoming Aldi Finds, so we won’t know more info until this shows up in our local stores in 2026. However, here’s what we know from when Aldi previously sold this in 2023:
- Makes up to 6 cups of espresso
- Features a 33.8-oz. capacity
This is sold under the Crofton label. Crofton is not a separate company. Instead, it’s the private label Aldi uses for various kitchen products it sells.
What We Don’t Know:
We haven’t purchased this stovetop espresso maker, so we don’t know how well it works or how it holds up to regular use. We write open threads to provide readers with a place to discuss Aldi products.
Did you purchase the Crofton Espresso Maker? Tell us what you think of it in the comments below.
Hello. I just purchased this pot and cannot find what it’s made from? Any ideas? There were metal flakes in my coffee after and not sure if this is fully metal or coated. Thanks
There’s nothing on the label that says what the material is.
I bought two of these and it always seems to leak between the top and bottom half when I pour coffee, so I have to pour over the sink! I’d also like to know how we can supposedly make up to 6 cups if it only holds about 10oz of water. Reusing the coffee grinds for a second cup makes bitter coffee.
I bought one. Junk. Didn’t work right immediately. Waste of money.
I bought the espresso maker and love it. Makes great coffee.