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

It's the classic Moka Pot. The coffee is strong. This has been a good replacement for my 1-2 cups of coffee in the morning. Good for one person. It's a little annoying needing to babysit the Moka Pot while it's brewing, but it only takes a few minutes. It hardly takes any time to set up. I've followed the instructions each time and gotten consistent results. I love that all I need to buy repeatedly is the coffee. Saves me money. Once it's seasoned, it's low maintenance too. It's easy to store and doesn't take up much space. The only downside is that I need to buy a bigger one for when we have company. But they're not that expensive so it's not a huge deal.

I have a very expensive espresso and coffee maker and I don’t use it anymore. This little guy makes perfect moka. Tasty, strong and delicious. simple to use just follow instructions and “Break it in” as suggested. I love it.

What a wonderful device. Simple. It works. No hassles. You get a nice strong, rewarding brew in minutes!

I guess you can tell that I love my 3 cup Moka Pot. The instructions state that you should boil 3 pots worth of water and 3 cups with coffee before even drinking a cupI highly recommend this process because it will do a few things: 1) you’ll work out your work flow 2) it will “season” your moka potFor a 3 cup moka pot, you’ll need just a tad over 12 grams of beans. That is if you’re grinding your own beans. Tap the funnel to level out the grounds and off you goI didn’t use a paper filter. I used the E&B metal filter, which did a wonderful job by the way, of filtering out the grounds that might bypass the original metal filterI used a metal plate over my gas stove on medium heat. I feel this helped distribute the heat more evenlyWithin a few minutes, the moka pot was making that welcomed sound and I can see coffee coming out of the chimney. There was a slight lull just before it began to sputter and the coffee went a lighter in color and sputteredAt that point I took it off the heat and ran the bottom half under the faucet to cool it offI may need to play with grind size a bit more, but I think I’ve got it very close. I’ll need to experiment a bit more and see, but my first “cup” was quite goodBtw, I’m using a dark roast. Costco Kirkland brand of French RoastI’ve even added some foamed milk using the Nano Foamer. Great little device, which I’ll review in a bitAll in all, I’m very happy with my little 3 cup moka pot. One thing you may consider using is a couple of hand towels, because the moka pot does get a bit hot to the touch even after holding it under the faucetCleanup is straightforward too. Just be aware that it is hot. Just rinse and wipe clean and dry thoroughly to avoid water spots and tarnishing the aluminumOtherwise I love this coffee making processUPDATE: 1-17-2025Although, I absolutely love my 3 cup Moka Pot, I’ve recently purchased the 1 cup Moka Pot version. Why? I figured there’s going to be a point when A) I’ve got a small amount of beans leftover, B) I’m home all day and don’t want to drink a large amount of coffee in one sitting and I can make another one because I enjoy the process of making coffee, C) It’s a nice way of experimenting with grind size and beans without wasting a bunch of beansThis is basically for home use even though it’s the smallest and arguably the most transportable to work. However, due to the nature of my job, I can’t take timeout during my day to make another 1 cup of coffee. So that’s where the 3 cup moka pot comes inIf you get over the minuscule size, it’s actually a pretty neat little Moka Pot. It’s very toy like, but it still makes great coffee, just in a 1 cup size. I mean the espresso guys drink that same amount with hundreds of dollars or even thousands of dollars worth of equipment. True, this isn’t actual espresso, but it’s close enough for me. And really it’s all about the taste isn’t it?Also, I’ve used this smaller Moka Pot to try out the paper filters that some have raved about. I’m not sure I’m good enough to taste the difference. However, with the dark roasts it’s a tad, I mean a very small difference for me between paper filters and without. Also, I wet the paper with a RDT spray to help it stick I guess. Also, I grind a bit coarser since the paper is going to add resistance to the flow of water - there’s a slight increase in pressure enough so that it slightly pushed in my metal filter in the Moka Pot. Nothing serious. Just grind a little coarser. How much coarser? Different beans and roast levels means different grind size. You’re going to play with that. And that is where the 1 cup Moka Pot comes in handyI bought a 6 cup Moka Pot too. That’s whenever I might have guests over. Have fun and I hope you enjoy your Moka Pot as much as I do!

This is the classic moka pot. There is a ton of history behind this product.It's straightforward to use and takes time to master.It's durable with a mostly metal construction, doesn't leak when used properly, and is lightweight.Moka pots make an espresso-like coffee. You can get crema out of fresh beans and a strong flavor with a rich mouth feel. Like espresso, moka pot coffee is strong enough to be mixed with milk or water.For the price, this is the closest you'll get to espresso without jumping off the high dive 😉.Here's some tips for using a moka pot:- Use pre boiled water in the lower chamber. This reduces the amount of time for the brewing to start.- Use a piece of filter paper before the metal filter. You cut coffee filters or use aeropresso filters to increase the clarity of your coffee.- Try to surf the coffee flow. Once the coffee starts to flow, try to keep it flowing slow and steady. You do not want the brew to stall or start to spit/sputter. If it goes to fast, lift it from the heat and if its too slow, lower it.Go brew some tasty coffee! ☕️

I'm a big coffee lover and I have an espresso machine at home. But I wanted something small and portable that I could take with me when I travel. I saw this moka pot that was made in Italy and I thought it would be really good quality. But when I got it, the box was all broken and the pot had a little scratch on it. Luckily, the scratch wasn't too big and it didn't affect how it worked. Overall, it makes a pretty good cup of coffee.

I bought this Moka pot in 1 C size (makes 2 oz of espresso) and returned it because of it being too small. The 3 C is perfect for a lg. cafe Americano or good sized espresso for 1-2 people. Heavy gauge aluminum that heats well, constructed well, good materials, excellent cup of espresso, easy to use and learn quickly. I’ll easily find replacement gaskets for the seal since it’s a well established brand. I love it! I’m going to be using it for years to come.I do think I’ll spring for the metal plate heat diffuser to use it on the gas burner.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:this product is perfect if you want to make two espresso for two adults, or an extra strong espresso for one adult. The build the quality is fantastic, it does exactly as advertised, and priced very fairly priced at around $20