Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Coffee Maker – 4 Cup

The Bialetti Moka Express is the classic Italian stovetop coffee maker, producing rich, espresso-style coffee without electricity. Fill the lower chamber with water, add ground coffee to the filter basket without tamping, and heat on a compatible stovetop. This 4-cup model brews approximately 190 ml.

Perfect For

• People who want concentrated, espresso-style stovetop coffee
• Households that typically prepare a few small coffee servings at a time
• Campers and travellers with access to a compatible gas or electric heat source

Feature

• Iconic octagonal design: The original Moka Express form has been made since 1933.
• Stovetop brewing: Water heats in the lower chamber and flows through ground coffee into the upper chamber.
• Patented safety valve: Inspectable and designed for straightforward cleaning.
• Heat-resistant handle: Ergonomic black handle for handling and pouring.
• Made in Italy: Aluminium construction and classic Bialetti styling.

Specifications

• Brand: Bialetti
• Model: Moka Express
• Size: 4 espresso cups
• Approximate brewed volume: 190 ml
• Materials: Food-grade aluminium; heat-resistant BPA-free Bakelite handle
• Dimensions: 88 mm base diameter × 180 mm high
• Coffee funnel internal diameter: 55 mm
• Filter diameter: 57 mm
• Gasket dimensions: 64 mm outer × 50 mm inner diameter
• Compatibility: Suitable for compatible stovetops such as gas and electric; not suitable for induction cooktops or dishwashers.

What’s Included

• Bialetti Moka Express 4-cup coffee maker

FAQs

• How much coffee does the 4-cup model make?
  The listing gives an approximate brewed volume of 190 ml. Moka “cups” are small espresso-style servings.
• Can I use it on an induction cooktop?
  No. This aluminium Moka Express model is listed as not induction compatible.
• Can I use it on a gas stove?
  Yes, use a burner sized appropriately for the pot base and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Can I put it in the dishwasher?
  No. The listing says it is not dishwasher safe; wash and dry it by hand.
• Should I tamp the coffee?
  No. Fill and level the basket without tamping.
• What grind should I use?
  The listing suggests a grind coarser than espresso. Avoid powder-fine coffee that can impede flow.
• How do I know when brewing is finished?
  Remove the pot from heat when the coffee begins to gurgle, following the maker’s instructions.
• Is this a pump espresso machine?
  No. It makes concentrated stovetop coffee using steam pressure; it does not use an espresso pump.

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