Bialetti: The Classic Italian Coffee Maker

September 21,2024

Even if the brand name Bialetti doesn’t ring a bell, you probably recognize the little aluminum stovetop coffee maker shown above. Included in the Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection, the ‘Moka Express’ was originally designed in 1930 by Alfonso Bialetti and it remains in production today. The Bialetti company proudly states, “You will find this little stovetop coffee maker in 90 percent of Italian homes.

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The Moka Express is the original stove top espresso maker from Bialetti, created in 1933. Most Italian natives agree that stove-top preparation makes the most delicious espresso. The cast aluminum pot features the distinctive eight-sided shape that diffuses heat perfectly to enhance the aroma of your coffee. To use, simply fill the lower chamber with water, fill the filter with your favorite espresso grounds, and boil on the stove top.