Bialetti Moka Express Black (2 Sizes)

How to Make a Stovetop Espresso

1. Fill the base with water up to the safety valve.

2. Insert the funnel.

3. Loosely fill it with ground coffee without pressing it down.

4. Screw the top section to the base and place it on low-medium heat.

5. Within a few minutes, you will have a delicious Italian espresso.

Use & Care

• A medium-fine grind is recommended. Medium-fine will feel gritty when rubbed between your fingers, not powdery.  Note that an espresso grind purchased from a store for electric espresso machines is typically too fine and may block your Bialetti). Do NOT tamp coffee down. If you have used a fine, powdery espresso grind, get yourself a pipe cleaner, take out the ring and filter and give the upper spout a good clean from the underneath side.
• Troubleshooting: If the water is coming through the joint, proceed with cleaning the percolator column out first.
• Detergent is not recommended when washing the aluminium models as it can taint the aluminium and therefore the coffee.
• A mild detergent can be used to clean the stainless steel models and a liquid chrome polish can be used to keep the stainless steel looking new.
• Periodically clean the inner sides of the percolator column in the top part of the pot, ensuring no build-up of coffee residues. This build-up can lead to reduced pressure and may affect the final taste profile of your coffee.
• Do not reassemble until all parts are completely dry to avoid oxidation
• Bialetti stovetop espresso makers must not be put in the dishwasher.
•  It’s best to store all parts separately to allow air to circulate and dry parts before reassembly