Bialetti - Moka Color: iconic stovetop espresso maker, made real Italian coffee, 3-cup (130 ml) Moka pot, aluminum, Red, 30 x 20 x 15 cm

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The other detracting factor that goes along with getting a pot that’s too big for your daily needs is that your heating time is going to be a lot longer than it needs to be when you’re using a larger-than-necessary pot to make your coffee every day. Choose A Size Based On Your Daily Coffee Consumption

The size of Bialetti moka pots is measured in cups: the capacity of this one is 3 cups, which corresponds to 130 ml of coffee. Made in Italy with an ergonomic handle and a patented safety valve which makes it easy to clean. Available in many sizes and suitable for gas, electric and induction (with the Bialetti induction adapter plate) In this regard, I appreciate the amount of control I have over the coffee. I can use a finer grind, higher heat, and less water for an extra-bold punch of caffeine or a slightly coarser grind with more water when I’m in the mood for something closer to drip coffee. All in all, the Moka Express is surprisingly versatile. I've made "lattes" by substituting Moka Express coffee for espresso and they're satisfactory but not café-quality. Isn’t a coffee maker just a coffee maker? Anyone who thinks this way has probably never enjoyed a steaming, silky cup that’s been brewed by hand using a Moka pot. Coffee brewed in these little Italian pots actually doesn’t taste like coffee at all.

As for the aesthetic, I appreciate the touch of Italian coffee history the Moka Express brings to my kitchen. The stainless steel silhouette feels timeless, not antiquated. Plus, it’s compact enough to store in a cupboard if you don’t love the look of it. The item is available in sizes ranging from one to 18 espresso-sized cups (roughly 1.5 ounces per cup), and even the largest model won’t overwhelm your kitchen. It has three main parts: a bottom chamber for water, a filter for coffee grounds, and a top chamber where the coffee ends up. When placed on a stovetop (or over a fire for you campers), steam pressure builds in the bottom chamber and propels water up through the coffee grounds, resulting in the bold brew for which moka pots are known. Moka coffee is more similar to espresso, which is made using an espresso maker. In fact, some people refer to a Moka pot as a stovetop espresso maker. Moka pot brew has an extraction ratio that is higher than what you get with a modern espresso machine.

There are a couple small design issues I've come across, though. The first is avoidable and more of an error on my end than a defect, but I find it worth noting. When I use too fine of a grind size or let the Moka Express boil for too long, coffee grounds can end up in the top chamber and, from there, into my cup. To avoid this, I use a medium-fine grind and remove the Moka Express from the burner as soon as it starts gurgling. The other issue—and one that's unavoidable—is that the handle often gets hot to touch and can wobble a bit.

To brew some delicious coffee, fill the bottom chamber with water all the way up to the safety valve, insert the metal filter and pour some ground coffee into the basket (without pressing), then put the upper chamber on top and place the pot on the hob. Wait for the coffee to start gurgling as it rises and reaches the collecting chamber: once that’s done, take the pot off the heat and enjoy!

Made in Italy, this is a high-quality product. Its unique patented safety valve makes the pot easy to inspect and clean. It also boasts an ergonomic handle for a particularly comfortable grip.Moka Express” is made in Italy and guarantees high quality thanks to its patented safety valve, which makes it easy to clean too. In addition, the ergonomic handle makes the pot comfortable to grip. Available in many sizes to meet all needs, the moka pot is suitable for gas and electric hobs. It can also be used on induction hobs together with the Bialetti induction plate adapter (sold separately). The size of “Moka Express” is measured in cups: the capacity of this one is 3 cups, which corresponds to 130 ml of coffee. Take your moka pot with you wherever you go: at home or outdoors, while camping or on the beach, “”Moka Express”” is the ideal solution for those who love to take the taste of home and good coffee everywhere with them. Another minor frustration is that the price of the Moka Express varies widely depending on the retailer. It makes sense that the price varies by capacity—a 1-cup model, for instance, is less expensive than a 12-cup model—but when retailers charge substantially different prices for the same size Moka Express, it imparts a feeling that you must hunt for a fair deal. The original Bialetti pot, “Moka Express”, has been around since 1933. The Bialetti man with the moustache, recognised now by pretty much everyone and featuring on all of the brand’s products, represents Renato Bialetti himself, son of the inventor of the moka pot, Alfonso. This iconic logo was designed in 1953 by Paul Campani, an Italian artist.