Bialetti® Express 1 Cup Moka Pot

Design Profile: The Bialetti® Express 1-Cup Moka Pot is an iconic piece of Italian coffee heritage, known for its distinctive octagonal shape and enduring design. This Moka pot, created by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933, has become a symbol of Italian coffee culture and is revered for its simplicity and effectiveness in brewing rich espresso. The Bialetti® Moka Express 1-cup model retains the classic design of the original Moka pot, featuring eight sides to distribute heat evenly for perfect brewing. It is constructed from durable, high-quality aluminum, which ensures even heat distribution and robust build quality.

Recommendation by Giorgio Milos, illy’s Master Barista: “The Bialetti Moka pot is my favorite brewing method. This is a very traditional and common method of preparing coffee in the Italian home. As a child my grandmother would call me in to help her make the coffee. She would tell me when the coffee pot started hissing, I needed to turn down the flame, then it would be time for coffee. Coffee from the traditional Bialetti takes me home to Italy.”

What Is Moka Pot Coffee? The Bialetti® Moka Express 1-cup pot is designed to brew a single espresso using the traditional stovetop method. It forces boiling water through finely ground coffee using steam pressure, producing a strong, aromatic espresso in just a few minutes. The simplicity of this design belies the sophisticated coffee extraction process it facilitates. The pressure valve is a critical innovation that enhances safety and ensures optimal brewing conditions. Bialetti’s use of lightweight aluminum allows for quick and even heating, which is essential for a perfect espresso.

Sustainability: We are committed to sustainable initiatives for our products. As a Benefit Corporation (B-Corp), our guiding principle when it comes to doing business is the creation of economic, social and environmental value for all players involved throughout the production chain.

About illy Caffè: illy caffè, founded in 1933 by Francesco Illy in Trieste, Italy, shares a parallel history with Bialetti in pioneering Italian coffee culture. Both companies have played significant roles in popularizing espresso worldwide. Both illy and Bialetti are integral to the global coffee culture. Our contributions to coffee education and art through the Università del Caffè and Art Collection, respectively, complement Bialetti’s legacy of making espresso accessible to households worldwide. Together, we celebrate and propagate the rich tradition of Italian coffee.