Bialetti Aluminum Express Moka Pot Stovetop Espresso Maker

Last updated: January 28, 2022


This stovetop espresso maker boasts an impressive Italian pedigree. Its aluminum body is built to diffuse just the right amount of heat and it's very easy to clean.

Bialetti Aluminum Express Moka Pot Stovetop Espresso Maker

We looked at the top Stovetop Espresso Makers and dug through the reviews from some of the most popular review sites. Through this analysis, we've determined the best Stovetop Espresso Maker you should buy.

Product Details

Key Takeaway: This stovetop espresso maker is easy to use and clean.

In our analysis of 18 expert reviews, the Bialetti Express Moka Pot Stovetop Espresso Maker placed 3rd when we looked at the top 9 products in the category. For the full ranking, see below.

From The Manufacturer

Love your coffee, brew like an Italian Brew like the Italians brew. Bialetti’s Ground Moka Coffee is the only recommended coffee for your Moka Express. Bialetti’s coffee has been exclusively ground to extract the best possible flavors during the Moka brewing process. Grind size is very important for all types of brewing. The size can affect how your coffee tastes when brewed by different methods. When brewing with your Moka too fine of a grind can cause your Moka pot to clog during brewing. Too coarse, and you get tasteless, weak coffee. Complement your Italian Moka Express with Italian Ground Moka Coffee from Bialetti. Steps for Use: Add Water Fill the lower chamber with cold water just below the valve. Add Coffee Insert the funnel and fill it with ground coffee (do not tamp). Remove any coffee grounds on the edge of the funnel. Tightly screw the upper part of the pot on to the base. Avoid using handle for leverage. Add Heat Select burner size to fit bottom of the Moka. For gas stovetop, make sure the flame is not larger than bottom of the Moka. The flame should not come around the sides of the pot. Heat until the water boils and coffee begins to come out of the center post. There will be a gurgling sound during this process. Enjoy When the top of the pot is full of coffee, remove from stove. Before pouring coffee, stir it in the upper chamber with a small spoon to equalize all the different coffee layers for optimum flavor.

Expert Reviews


What reviewers liked

Easy to use, easy to clean and easy on the palette. With an attractive price point, this Moka pot delivers a rich tasting beverage.
Inexpensive, comes in fun colors and different sizes, makes great coffee, easy to clean, made in Italy, and it has a two-year warranty.
These aluminum beauties are still made the same way they were 80 years ago, in Italy with Bialetti’s patented design that helps diffuse heat to give you the best stovetop espresso. It’s compatible with both gas and electric stoves. Also, it comes with a two-warranty.
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What reviewers didn't like

We love the look of this Moka pot but it may oxidize over time.
Handle melts off quickly if you leave it unattended (which, of course, one should never do), but you can buy a replacement.
The only complaint we have for this Moka pot is that it’s not machine washable due to the aluminum body.
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