Bialetti Moka Express Iconic Italian Stovetop Espresso Maker (Silver, 3 Cups)

The Bialetti Moka Express is simply the best way to get high-quality Italian coffee. It is an essential staple for any household that appreciates a great brew without breaking the bank. It's durable, classic, and delivers a rich, bold flavor that machines twice the price can't match. Truly a must-have.

Where do I start? This is simply the best product in it's category, bar none. Moka pots in general get a bad rap as being finicky and difficult to use, but that's nonsense. Watch a few You Tube videos and see for yourself, there's nothing to it, a very short learning curve. Basically all you have to do is: 1. Boil water and pour into the base, fill to just below the valve button 2. Fill the filter with medium/fine ground coffee (Illy is too fine, IMO) and tap to level, do not tamp down 3. Place a 2.5" round Aeropress filter on top of grounds (500 for $6, just a bit more than a penny each) 4. Add a few drops of water on top of the filter so it stays in place while you screw down the lid 5. Place on medium heat, with the lid open so you can see when the "volcano erupts" 6. When it starts to sputter, take it off the heat and close the lid, wait a few minutes and pour. I have an induction cooktop and the base is aluminum so I got a Bialetti Induction Stainless steel plate All Moka pots work the same way, but be aware of cup capacity. When they are labeled "3 cup" or "6 cup" do not think of it like 8 oz cups, or even the standard 5 oz standard coffee cup measurement. They are more like 1.25 oz espresso cups, so the 3 cup model only makes 4 ounces of coffee, not even enough for one person. I returned it and bought the 6 cup model, which makes about 7.5 ounces of coffee, and it is strong enough to add a bit of water to at the end, without losing its potency. Finally, the color design. 90% of Moka pots are all aluminum, some of the trendy new ones are black, or white or have various pastel shades to match kitchen decor. This is Red and Green like the Italian Flag, (with a high polished stainless steel band between the two colors), in fact it is called the "Italia" model to differentiate it from the other ones. It is just gorgeous. Very well enameled, and cleans up beautifully with a magic eraser (don't use soap on the inside) . I bought this thinking it would just be an adjunct to my espresso maker, drip coffeemaker, Chemex pourover coffee maker (actually an excellent Agogo knockoff), and my Bodum French Press. I have had this almost a month, and have used it every day. It's that good. I first discovered this by watching a video on You Tube of Jerry Seinfeld talking to GQ about certain objects that have "quintessence", meaning that they are the finest example of their genre, and he RAVED about his Bialetti Italia Moka pot (along with things like the Bic crystal pen and Levi 501s). I was intrigued, and for $68 (Moka pot PLUS the heating plate) it just can't be beat, it's PERFECT!

I’ve used a no-brand moka pot before, and the sealing was not good at all. It would leak and didn’t feel reliable during use. This one is much better in comparison. The build quality feels solid, and the sealing works properly, so there are no issues during brewing. It makes strong, consistent coffee and is easy to use. Overall, a well-known brand for a reason and definitely worth it if you want something dependable.

I got the 2-cup Tricolore Moka Express. Bialleti rate their pots in espresso servings. My wife and I use the Moka when we want to make milk drinks. A 2-cup machine is just right to make an American-style coffee for one person, or 2 people to have an espresso drink. If you dilute the shots with water and milk, this machine can easily serve a small coffee to 2 Americans at once. The 2-cup Tricolore Moka Expres has a design that's a blend of retro and contemporary. It looks gorgeous alongside a classic KitchenAid blender if you like a slightly retro kitchen. It's an absolute piece of art, and it makes good coffee. Moka coffee historically was quite bitter due to boiling pre-ground dark Italian coffee quite hard. This lead people to call it "espresso". Moka is not brewed under much pressure, so it's not true espresso. What you get is a very concentrated small serving of coffee which draws strong flavors from the bean. If I brew the same coffee back to back in the Moka versus an Aeropress, the Aeropress is smoother and more balanced, but the Moka explodes with flavor like an espresso shot. They're very different experiences. My recipe for light roast: Grind coffee medium-coarse as for Aeropress. Put freshly boiled water in the base, use a towel to close. Heat pot over medium-low heat with lid open. Watch until pot sputters. Closw lid and run cold tap water down the side to arrest boiling. Pour into one tall espresso cup or 2 mugs for 2 peoole. For black coffee, dilute with water to taste. For milk drinks, do the same, and top with milk. Frother optional but recommended. I do think even for 1 person, diluting with a little water really makes the Moka's coffee better. I love the Moka Pot. They're very beautiful so you want to display it on your shelf. They're a little finicky if you want to get the best coffee from them, especially from lighter roasts. The Moka was designed for pre-ground dark roasts, which brew much more easily but produce an offensively bitter coffee to my tastes. If you instead use a good fresh ground specialty coffee and manage your heat, you can get an "espresso-like" cup for a fraction of the cost. Great for small shots or milk drinks. Highly recommended.

It’s perfect, doesn’t leak, travel size and it looks great too. Take it wherever you go to have an amazing espresso with you. Make sure to pick the right coffee.

I love coffee. I couldn't take it anymore. I wanted the fantastic deep rich aroma and flavor that cost me [a bit] a cup. Freshly fine ground French Roast is my coffee - and this is my coffee maker. From Italy, this very sturdy cast alluminum marvel will last a lifetime. I admit I do not know how the water from the bottom gets through the coffee in the middle and ends up in the pot above. The mystery only adds to the allure. But it makes a very delicious mug of "cafe' serioso". The "Pot" separates from the bottom in the center. You twist and unscrew it. In the bottom is a water well, fill to the line. An aluminum insert goes on top of it. It's much like a percolater in the way this insert holds the coffee, with a long stem that extends down into the fresh water. Pour ground coffee into the coffee well, and go ahead and tamp it down. It's not really possible to pack it too hard, nor can you do it wrong. It's quite simple and foolproof. Attach the pot back on, screw it on tightly. I put it on a 4" burner at 375­ degrees, and walk away. The water heats and in a few minutes, and if you stand there and listen closely, you can barely hear it, but something magical occurs, and suddenly the pot is full of coffee, the water well is empty, and there are no loose grounds inspite of not using a filter. They tell you to toss the first cup. I suggest you toss the first 5 cups. It seasons the pot while allowing you to perfect your process. The clean up is a lazy person's dream. Unscrew it, shake the used grounds into the trash, rinse if desired. My old ...brand name top of the line coffee maker that never could make a GOOD cup of coffee is history. I wouldn't even consider using it again. This Bialetti is the real deal. On a flame, on an electric burner, on a wood burning stove, this pot makes a good cup of coffee. Because I do use a very fine grind, there is a bit of super-fine "dust" in the coffee. I don't mind it at all. They say not to use a fine grind because of this. But it works for me, and it tastes better than the [a bit] per cup stuff. When I showed it to my Italian friend he said, "Oh, you got one of those. Now you never have to sleep again!" There's a bit of truth in that statement. In all I say is this is a design that stood the test of time for good reason. You can pay much more for a fancy machine, it's not about money, it's about getting that coffee you want. I am so glad I opted to try this before buying something complicated, high maintenance and expensive. This classic design has been making fast and satisfying coffee for generations. It will no doubt continue to do so. I really give it 4-1/2 stars - not a 5 because I have to deal with loose grounds. I made quite a mess the first week until I got it down. Now it's absolutely tweaked to my exact specs, and worth the 30 seconds this lazy person needs to shake the grounds out and rinse it. You really need to try it.

Fantastic coffee maker with 0% plastic involved. Simple, efficient and cost effective!

I bought this on a whim because I wanted to start making espresso. My wife and my weekends always start with coffee. Months ago, I bought this, some espresso grinds and made my first pot for Saturday morning coffee. It was so so, but it lead me down the moka pot rabbit hole. After learning how to make a proper cup of moka pot espresso, we are hooked. Now my wife's first thought upon waking up on weekend mornings is, "lattes!" There is a right way to make a great pot of espresso. There are plenty of videos on YT telling you how. It does require more that just the pot. It is 100% worth it! The pot is easy to use, very easy to clean and well made. It will last for years if taken care of. My only concern is that it's made of aluminum. The 9 cup size is perfect to the two of us. Two cups each, 3 ounces per latte. I've had no issues with leakage and the look is nostalgic. It reminds me of my grandma making me café con leche when I was a kid.

This is the 3-cup moka pot which i got as sufficient for two people. ( i use another 6cup as well). The colour looks great and looking fwd to making my daily cup from it!

Produces good coffee with minimal washing. Zero waste, don't need detergent. Easy to find parts if needs replacement.

There’s a reason the design of these has barely changed in a hundred years: every aspect of making coffee with them is a treat for the senses. Visually it’s beautiful, it smells amazing, the coffee it makes tastes perfect, it screws together with a really satisfying feel. Hell, the “gurgle” it makes sounds really cosy as well. Like a cat purring through a bong. Timeless stuff.

Damaged pack box and black dots inside the pot.

Bonita cafetería