Bialetti Moka Express

Name: Bialetti Moka Express
Brand: Bialetti
SKU: 0001161
Price: 34.99 GBP
Availability: InStock

£34.99

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You can't talk about Italian coffee culture without mentioning the iconic Moka Express. Found in over 90% of Italian homes, this legendary stovetop brewer boasts a nearly 100-year heritage. Its patented design and safety valve perfectly blend exceptional performance with timeless Italian aesthetics.

Iconic Italian design for rich stovetop espresso

Crafted from durable aluminium for lasting quality

Simple to use and clean without detergent

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The Bialetti Moka Express is an Italian aluminium stovetop coffee maker with over 100 years of tradition. Its octagonal base ensures even heat distribution for richer espresso, a significant upgrade from instant or filter coffee. Using ground coffee, water, and heat, it produces a thick, full-bodied espresso-style coffee with intense flavour. Bialetti's Moka Ground Coffee is recommended for an authentic Italian taste.

Cup sizes are based on the traditional 2oz (60ml) taza; for a standard mug, a 3 or 4 cup Moka Express is suggested, while the 6 cup is a best-seller for two mugs. This espresso base is ideal for beverages like lattes, which can be made by adding heated and frothed milk (even using a cafetiere and microwave). A 3-step guide to using the Moka Express is available, taking around 7 minutes including brewing time.

Suitable for gas and electric hobs, induction stovetops require a compatible Bialetti maker or adapter plate. Only ground coffee and water are needed; freshly ground whole beans (slightly coarser than espresso, finer than cafetiere) are best. Bialetti also offers pre-ground Moka Coffee. The durable Moka Express is designed to last, with spare parts like gaskets and filters (recommended replacement every 12 months) available. As the official UK partner, we can help source any parts. Water quality is important; filtered water is ideal to prevent limescale. If not using filtered water, clean with vinegar and water; avoid chemicals. Bialetti is a sustainable brand, producing durable aluminium makers and offering spare parts, eliminating the need for solvent-based cleaners.

We want you to be happy with your purchase. We have a 30 days returns policy and we will offer a refund or exchange as long as we receive the goods back within 30 days of the delivery date.

Please ensure you say whether you require a refund or exchange in the notes.

Exchanges & Refunds

Unwanted Items

The product and retail packaging must be unused and in perfect saleable condition
Tapes or labels must not be applied to the product packaging
Please note we are permitted by law to reduce your refund to reflect any reduction in the value of the goods caused by your handling
If you would like to exchange or send an undamaged and unused item back, you are responsible for the delivery back to Brew Italia and any associated delivery fee for the replacement. You should ensure you have a proof of postage and insurance.
We cannot offer exchanges and refunds for coffee as it is a foodstuff
We cannot offer exchanges and refunds for gift cards
If you have ordered multiple items and request a refund for part of the order you will be charged £3.95 if this takes the original order value below our free delivery value of £40, this is not charged if you request an exchange
Exchanges and refunds can only be process after you request a refund through your account

Items sent back without a request will not be processed and you will be liable to pay shipping if you would like the goods back

Your refund or exchange will be provided once the goods have been received and inspected
For exchanges we will not charge delivery for the second order as long as the value is over £20
From your request we aim to process refunds within 5 working days however your bank may also take time to process the refund
If you have not received a refund within 10 days, please email hello@brewitalia.com

Damaged or Wrong Items

If you receive a damaged or broken item we will happily replace this for you
A replacement request must be submitted through your account
Once submitted we may request photographic evidence of the damage
We aim to dispatch replacements within 3 working days of form submission
If we have sent the wrong item please submit a request through your account
Once processed we will provide a free returns label and kindly ask you send the item back to us

Returns Address

Brew Italia C/O HCI Distribution
4-6 Parkside
Christchurch Road
Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 3SQ

Country of Origin: Italy
HS Code: 76151080
Material: Aluminium, stainless steel (filter), silicone and plastic
Quoted width is for base without handle

Moka Express 1 Cup
Dims: 13.5 (H) x 7cm (W)
Weight: 0.23 KG
Approx Serving size: 60ml
Moka Express 2 Cup
Dims: 14.5 (H) x 8cm (W)
Weight: 0.32 KG
Approx Serving Size: 90ml
Moka Express 3 Cup
Dims: 16cm (H) x 9cm (W)
Weight: 0.39 KG
Serving Size: 130ml
Moka Express 4 Cup
Dims: 18cm (H) x 9.5cm (W)
Weight: 0.54 KG
Approx Serving Size: 185ml
Moka Express 6 Cup
Dims: 21.5cm (H) x 10.5cm (W)
Weight: 0.65 KG
Approx Serving Size: 250ml
Moka Express 9 Cup
Dims: 24.5cm (H) x 11.5cm (W)
Weight: 0.93 KG
Approx Serving Size: 410ml
Moka Express 12 Cup
Dims: 28.5cm (H) x 13.5cm (W)
Weight: 1.2 KG
Approx Serving Size:595ml
Moka Express 18 Cup
Dims: 32cm (H) x 13.5cm (W)
Weight: 1.3KG
Approx Serving Size: 800ml

Clean with warm water and vinegar not detergent
Ensure the product is thoroughly dried before putting away
Never put in the dishwasher
Do not allow the flame to go beyond the sides of the product when heating
Let the base cool down before cleaning
Move the knob in the centre of the safety valve every week to avoid limescale build up
Do not tamp (pack) down coffee when brewing
Use only Bialleti spare parts from an approved seller

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FAQs

For best results, you should use a consistent, fine to medium-fine grind size in your Bialetti Moka Express; not as fine as espresso but finer than you would use in a cafetiere, similar to the Bialetti Moka Ground Coffee. Or grind fresh at home with whole bean coffee and an espresso grinder. We would recommend the Bialetti Perfetto Moka coffee that has been roasted and ground specifically for stovetop coffee makers.

Cleaning your Bialetti Moka Express is relatively simple and an important step to prolonging the life of your coffee maker. Fill the boiler with hot water (3 parts) and vinegar (1 part) and place on the hob until liquid appears. Repeat this step two more times, without the vinegar, and finally rinse under running water. Ensure all parts are thoroughly dry before putting them away to be stored. If you do not dry thoroughly it will cause discolouration in the water chamber but the product will still work. This is not covered by the Bialetti guarantee.

No, the Bialetti Moka Express cannot be used on an Induction stove - it’s an aluminium product with an octagonal base which won’t connect to an induction stove. Bialetti have released a range of induction-friendly stovetop coffee makers, as well as an induction plate which sits on your stovetop so you can continue to use your Moka Express.

Yes, replacement parts can be bought for your Bialetti Moka Express, including the gasket, filter and handle. Unfortunately we don’t sell the base, pot or plastic knob as individual products. Browse our full range of Spare Parts.

Yes, the original Moka Express is made in Coccaglio near Bergamo. Bialetti have recently invested in their Italian factory to ensure a high quality of craftsmanship while being able to meet demand.

This depends on usage. If you clean the components on a regular basis then it will prolong the life of the gasket and filter. Typically we recommend changing the gasket and filter every 12 months.

You should fill the lower chamber to just below the safety valve or to the max fill line. Not all models have a max fill line. You should only use the product for making the amount of coffee that is suited to the size. If you have a 6 cup you should use the correct amount of coffee and water to make 6 cups, you can’t simply half the amount of coffee and water.

great flavour

really great flavour once water and coffee measures sorted. trial and error

Just what we needed

Perfect in every way, coffee tastes great and fills to the top. Simple to use and simple to clean, looking forward to using it for many years to come

Disappointing

I have been using generic no-name copies of this for many years. They suffer from weak handles and messy pouring. So I finally decided to invest in the real thing. The handle and pouring are much improved, but the coffee production is very inconsistent - sometimes it just sputters even when I've really tightened it all up. The build quality of the large outer parts is good, but the internals seem very thin and weak. I have returned to using my cheap generic version for good coffee and this Bialietti will be gracing the shelves of a local charity shop.