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Adding eclectic character to the kitchen stovetop, this polished-aluminum coffee pot features a unique octagon shape that was first designed in Italy in 1933. The unit makes six 2-ounce espresso cups of coffee in just four to five minutes and is extremely simple to use. Just fill the lower chamber with water and the top filter with fine-ground coffee. Then place the pot on the stove and heat until the water boils. Through a pressurizing process, espresso moves to the upper chamber of the pot, ready to be served. Other highlights include a flip-up top with an easy-grip knob, a stay-cool black plastic handle, and a side-pour spout. When finished using the unit, wash it by hand with warm soapy water and rinse clean. Made in Italy, the espresso maker measures 4-1/4 inches wide by 8 inches tall.
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Aluminum, stovetop espresso maker produces 6 demitasse cups of rich, authentic Italian espresso in just 4-5 minutes.
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892 of 907 people found the following review helpful
Every family in Italy owns one of these machines. Here are a few tips:
1. In Italy this is NOT called an espresso machine, but a Moka machine. An espresso is what you would drink in bar made with a steam or high pressure machine with the crema on top.
2. Smaller size Moka machine tend to make better coffee.
3. Never wash the Moka with detergents, just rinse it under tap water
4. You've gotta use it often for a good coffee.
5. If you haven't use it in a while, make a weak coffee ("lungo") and discard
6. DO NOT put the MOka in the dishwasher.
7. Use drinking water. Avoid tap water especially if very chlorinated
8. Never compress the coffee.
9. For a strong coffee fill the filter with ground coffee and make a small cupola that slightly protrudes beyond the rim. Do not press down.
10. For best coffee, heat at very low heat. It's ok if it takes 10min.
11. As soon as coffee reaches the top, remove from heat
12. Do not let the coffee boil
13. Use good quality coffee, not too strong, medium grind (try Illy for a good commercial brand)
14. Sip while still hot, enjoy!
1. In Italy this is NOT called an espresso machine, but a Moka machine. An espresso is what you would drink in bar made with a steam or high pressure machine with the crema on top.
2. Smaller size Moka machine tend to make better coffee.
3. Never wash the Moka with detergents, just rinse it under tap water
4. You've gotta use it often for a good coffee.
5. If you haven't use it in a while, make a weak coffee ("lungo") and discard
6. DO NOT put the MOka in the dishwasher.
7. Use drinking water. Avoid tap water especially if very chlorinated
8. Never compress the coffee.
9. For a strong coffee fill the filter with ground coffee and make a small cupola that slightly protrudes beyond the rim. Do not press down.
10. For best coffee, heat at very low heat. It's ok if it takes 10min.
11. As soon as coffee reaches the top, remove from heat
12. Do not let the coffee boil
13. Use good quality coffee, not too strong, medium grind (try Illy for a good commercial brand)
14. Sip while still hot, enjoy!
336 of 344 people found the following review helpful
About 12 years ago I was in Milan, and a friend gave me one of these to take home. I have used it nearly every day since (I don't take it out of town), so that should give you an idea of how sturdy it is. It is the best coffee maker I have ever owned. To compare, I also have a high-tech espresso machine with frother; a state-of-the-art automatic drip coffeemaker; a French Press; and a different style of stovetop maker, which, surprisingly, makes a different brew. But I ALWAYS go back to my Bialetti Moka 6-cup for the best espresso and lattes. You even will get a crema effect with this simple pot. For lattes, I simply fill half a coffee mug with milk, heat it in the microwave until it's hot, and then top it off with espresso. It's low-maintenance -- every once in a while I replace the internal rubber gasket, which costs a buck or so, depending upon where you buy it. If you like your coffee like the Italians and the Cubans, then you will like the brew this serves. I am loyal to this simple little pot, and hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
187 of 191 people found the following review helpful
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Works great on the stovetop, works great when you're CAMPING..!!! No plugs, no cords, no nonsense -- fill the lower half with water to the indicated mark, put your grounds in the upper basket, join the two halves, wait for it to gurgle and you have EXCEPTIONALLY DELICIOUS espresso the way it ought to be made.
The device is simple and beautifully made. I'd recommend the six-cup version, the smaller versions just don't make very much espresso -- I mean, get the six-cup version if there are two of you, since that will make an adequate amount.
Really a brilliant product. I wish that everything was so well-designed and robust. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Product is made via casting
You can see the interior imperfections which could lead to the material getting into your coffee. However for the price it is acceptable to have a little cancer with my Joe.
Published 1 day ago by Kyle Emerick
Best way to make delicious espresso coffee. Don't be fooled by...
I first have to say that moka is a fantastic way of enjoying your coffee. I am now making my own espressos/lattes/mochas are home very easily. Read more
Published 2 days ago by anton2g
Beware of this vendor - I did not receive a Bialetti.
I have a smaller Bialetti and I wanted to upgrade to a larger 6-cup model, so I bought the 6800 through Amazon and sold by East Coast Traders (aka Tumble Trade Inc. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Armand
love this little coffee maker
My wife and I use it every day in the afternoon after work for a "cappuccino"
We've found that our favorite grounds for the perfect Bialetti version are either Bustelo or... Read more
We've found that our favorite grounds for the perfect Bialetti version are either Bustelo or... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Mike V.
Great Little Rig
I've had the smaller version and had wished for a bit more volume. This works just as well and creates a nice, large mug full. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Craig Schroeder
Dependable Smooth Coffee
When handling this product you can feel that it is solid and sturdy. The coffee it produces is smooth and full of flavour. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Robin McCourt
Better than a press pot
I just got my 6 cup Moka Express last week and I am very impressed so far. I use it about twice a day and it makes just enough coffee for two people. Read more
Published 25 days ago by Pen
Disappointed
I got this Moka Express because I was searching online for a great stovetop espresso maker. I'm a huge fan of coffee and Espresso so I was super excited to go home and try it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JennieN
Amazing.
Don't know why I didn't find this sooner! Spent a long time looking for the right espresso maker, read reviews of tons of 300$ and up machines, but this little guy gets it done! Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jason Siegfried
As good if not better than my espresso machine!
I bought this Moka Express to take on trips, since my large espresso machine is not portable. I tried it out and was surprised that the coffee tastes even better than I get from... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Yager
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