So a lot of people who bought this complained about the quality and discoloration of the aluminum, unfortunately these claims are valid but only on certain models and heres why.
The models which brew 3 and 9 cups are not made in Italy, this is where the quality of the Moka Pot decreases and you are left with an inferior product which causes all the problems down the road.
In the photo I provided you will notice that the model which brews 6 cups has a badge on the front of the box stating "made in italy" and the others do not. I've bought all the other models which brew more or less than 6 cups and noticed they did not have it. After several uses the ones that brew 3 and 9 cups deteriorated and had issues.
So in short, only buy the one that brews 6 cups since that one is actually made in italy and well built. Hope this helps. Took me a while to figure this out.
From the manufacturer
Moka Express
Moka Express is the original stovetop coffee pot, the one and only marked with the gentleman with moustache. It provides the experience of the real Italian way of preparing a tasteful coffee.
Moka Express Oceana
Bialetti shows its commitment to the environment by linking the iconic Moka Express to Oceana, a world organization dedicated to the protection of ocean ecosystems that puts the spotlight on the issue of single-use plastic pollution.
Moka Express, a 100% eco-sustainable coffee preparation method.
Zero Waste
Zero waste: the only waste it produces, in fact, is 100% biodgradable and compstable.
Zero Detergents
Zero detergents: it does not require chemical detergents for cleaning, it can be cleaned only with water.
Timeless
Timeless: it is a green investment as the coffee maker has a minimum life of 10 years and maintenance is reduced to the essentials.
How to make a perfect italian coffee
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Select a quality blend, suitable for the production of coffee for the Moka. Fill the boiler up to the lower level of the safety valve, without exceeding it and using fresh water, possibly low in limestone. |
Fill the filter generously, without pressing the coffee powder, forming a small gutter and avoiding dust escaping on the edges of the boiler. Close the coffee pot, screwing the collector firmly onto the boiler and place it on the stove. |
The flame must never envelop the coffee maker, but remain inside the bottom of the same, in order to allow extraction in adequate times and not too quickly. As soon as you start to hear the typical Moka gurgle, the coffee is ready and you will need to turn off the fire immediately. |
Never let excess coffee boil: this would burn it, compromising its success and making it too bitter. Enjoy hot coffee, as soon as it is ready, remembering to mix the contents of the collector: the coffee extracted at the end, in fact, is less full-bodied than that leaked at the beginning of boiling. |
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| Description | Made with 100% Colombia Excelso Beans brings notes of flowers and dried fruits to the palate, exalted by a slow medium roasting. | This 100% Arabica Brasil Natural Beans delivers a balanced, delicate, yet flavorful experience | Predominantly Robusta India blend gives an intense taste and a full-bodied coffee. A dark roasting accentuates notes reminding of toasted bread and cocoa. | Rich in aroma and with an enveloping structure, it gives a unique flavor without sacrificing the pleasure of the true Italian ritual. The medium roast gives this coffee refined aromatic notes of cereals and toast. | Gourmet coffee with a nutty aroma, characterized by toasted notes and a round and delicate taste. Enveloping body and medium roast, a Moka blend designed to best enhance its aromatic characteristics. |
| Format | 250 gr | 250 gr | 250 gr | 250 gr | 250 gr |
| Intensity | 7 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Origin | Colombia Excelso | Brasil Natural | India | Brasil Natural | Colombia Excelso |
| Roasting | Medium | Light | Dark | Light | Medium |
| Aroma | Hazelnut & dried fruit | Flowers & dried fruit | Bitter Cocoa | Cereals | Hazelnut |
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Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019
The models which brew 3 and 9 cups are not made in Italy, this is where the quality of the Moka Pot decreases and you are left with an inferior product which causes all the problems down the road.
In the photo I provided you will notice that the model which brews 6 cups has a badge on the front of the box stating "made in italy" and the others do not. I've bought all the other models which brew more or less than 6 cups and noticed they did not have it. After several uses the ones that brew 3 and 9 cups deteriorated and had issues.
So in short, only buy the one that brews 6 cups since that one is actually made in italy and well built. Hope this helps. Took me a while to figure this out.
Color: Aluminum SilverSize: 6 -CupPattern Name: PotVerified Purchase
READ FIRST. Only buy 6 cup model.
By KnightOwl on July 25, 2019
So a lot of people who bought this complained about the quality and discoloration of the aluminum, unfortunately these claims are valid but only on certain models and heres why.By KnightOwl on July 25, 2019
The models which brew 3 and 9 cups are not made in Italy, this is where the quality of the Moka Pot decreases and you are left with an inferior product which causes all the problems down the road.
In the photo I provided you will notice that the model which brews 6 cups has a badge on the front of the box stating "made in italy" and the others do not. I've bought all the other models which brew more or less than 6 cups and noticed they did not have it. After several uses the ones that brew 3 and 9 cups deteriorated and had issues.
So in short, only buy the one that brews 6 cups since that one is actually made in italy and well built. Hope this helps. Took me a while to figure this out.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018
Color: Aluminum SilverSize: 1-CupPattern Name: PotVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018
Color: Aluminum SilverSize: 6 -CupPattern Name: PotVerified Purchase
disappointed in a brand I used to love
By Lois Freisleben-Cook on October 19, 2018
I lived in Europe for 12 years and used this pot every morning before my run to make perfect espresso. Unfortunately my original pot was lost in the move back to the states and the new one I bought from Amazon was not at all the same. The coffee has a metallic taste and the pot has not been able to stop shedding a residue that not only tastes awful but coats my fingers when handling it. you can see the dark material on one of the photos as it stained my finger. Not sure whats up but suspect a knockoff or material change. As you can see this item does not have the Bialetti logo or configuration.
By Lois Freisleben-Cook on October 19, 2018
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020
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Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
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Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2015
I have become a bit of a Bialetti junkie now. I've won an auction for some Bialetti espresso cups and just won an auction for a 9-cup with a set of espresso cups and saucers and a creamer and sugar bowl. And (hangs head in shame) I'm here buying a 12-cup. I haven't slept in months. Help me.
Color: Aluminum SilverSize: 6 -CupPattern Name: PotVerified Purchase
Intoxicating aroma
By Patrick523 on November 13, 2015
I started off with the 3-cup and quickly ordered the 6-cup as well. After a bit of trial and error I have my process down. And when you get the process down and can start truly enjoying your coffee ritual, you will be amazed by the wonderful aroma that escapes just before the coffee begins to stream out. It fills the house.By Patrick523 on November 13, 2015
I have become a bit of a Bialetti junkie now. I've won an auction for some Bialetti espresso cups and just won an auction for a 9-cup with a set of espresso cups and saucers and a creamer and sugar bowl. And (hangs head in shame) I'm here buying a 12-cup. I haven't slept in months. Help me.
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