The Moka. The one and only original since 1933. Born from a brilliant idea by Alfonso Bialetti, the Bialetti Moka has, over nearly a century of history, earned a place in the hearts and kitchens of all Italians. An excellent example of Art Deco, the Moka Express has become an icon and a symbol of Made in Italy, featured in the permanent collections of the Triennale di Milano and the MoMA in New York.
Over the years, Bialetti has perfected its distinctive design while keeping the Moka’s functional and practical features unchanged: the octagonal aluminium boiler, the exclusive valve that’s easy to inspect and clean, the filter, and the chamber that holds the essence of the coffee extraction—black, full-bodied, and hot.
The Tricolore version of the Moka Express celebrates, through its colours, the traditional Italian ritual of preparing a good cup of coffee.
Using a Bialetti Moka Express can be daunting to newcomers, but once you know the basics it's easy to produce a high-quality cup every time:
- Grind your coffee - freshly ground beans will give the best cup of coffee
- Add your water - fill the brewer to the line in the bottom of the brewer section
- Add the filter and coffee - insert the filter basket into the brewer, then fill the basket with coffee
- Attach the sections - screw the top and bottom of the Moka Express together
- Heat your coffee - place it on a moderately hot stove, angling the handle away from heat and leaving the lid open. Coffee will start to bubble into the top section
- Pour the coffee - once the coffee has stopped bubbling, pour it into your preferred mug
Be careful not to use too much heat when making the coffee - this can cause bitterness in the drink. Ensure you remove from the heat once the coffee starts emitting lighter coloured steam or the steam becomes audible, or the coffee may taste burnt.
