Bialetti Moka Express 6 Cup, 1 EA, silver, 6800, 06800

I absolutely love this Moka pot! You can really feel the quality as soon as you hold it — sturdy, well-made, and built to last. It heats up quickly, and the brewing process is simple once you get the hang of it. What I enjoy most is the rich, bold flavor it brings out — perfect for making a proper cafecito just the way I like it.It’s become part of my morning ritual, and there’s something really satisfying about brewing coffee this way. No need for fancy machines or pods — just ground coffee, water, and a few quiet minutes on the stove. Cleanup is easy too, which is a big plus.If you're on the fence, go for it. This is a timeless piece that delivers every single time. Highly recommend!

Built to last.How many people can say this about something in their kitchen?My grandparents used to make coffee every morning in a similar appliance, this appliance requires no electricity (unless you have an electric stove), and I have it on good authority that this coffee pot will last you about 50 years or more (friend born in Italy says they have their grandfather's, and they still use it after those 50 years!)That being said, this coffee pot requires a bit more care and attention than your standard drip coffeemaker.First off, clean it, regularly. Upon first use, run it three times to remove the excess finishing materials used in its polishing (these are harmless but probably should not be ingested).Second thing, you want to turn the temp up enough so the water inside will boil, but not so high that the nonmetal materials begin to melt. This is very important and will extend the life of your Bialetti. The pot is designed to boil at lower temps than a pot of water for spaghetti, so it's not necessary to turn it all the way up.Third, the Bialetti needs to be minded. If you set your coffee and leave it to brew, and walk away, this is not the pot for you. Leaving your Bialetti alone may lead to burnt coffee, or even something more catastrophic like a kitchen fire. The product is safe to use, not foolproof. Please don't be that fool.Fourth, the Bialetti is made of metal that can heat up very hot, so even if you aren't doing the things listed above, there is still a chance that you could burn yourself. Please use gloves/mitts when pouring/lifting the coffee pot.One thing you'll notice that when brewing coffee it smells really good, much better than a Keurig, and I believe that's the point, Using your Bialetti is not a chore, it's a sensory experience, pleasant, not overwhelming. Please still be mindful of the coffee pot, though.Finally, when done brewing, let it cool, and wash it. Doing these things will ensure your Bialetti will last as long as my Italian friend's coffee pot!-Other thoughts-This is how my grandparents used to make coffee every morning, as my grandfather had a coffee pot like this but that coffee pot is probably in an antique store looking for a good home.It is no frills, you can't set the pot to brew the night before, nor can you leave it unattended. it is, a beautiful appliance and will last generations, as compared to the mere 3-year warranties you get on other generic automatic drip coffee makers. My only regret with this purchase is not getting the one painted like the italian flag. It's so colorful!Furthermore, it is slower than the Keurig. You are not going to have an instant cup of coffee. It -is- faster than automatic drip/drip coffeemaker/campfire coffee.

I bought the 6 cup version. First, please know its not 6 -(8oz) cups. It’s more like 6 full shots. This size of pot will make just over a full measuring cup (8 -10oz) of coffee. Solid built. Not thin materials. I tried another brand that looked nearly the same but it did not perform as well and no matter how hard I tightened the pot onto the bottom water reservoir, it still sputtered and leaked water. I returned it and bought the Bialetti. It made wonderful espresso (I use illy dark roast ground Intenso). Some say to not press the ground coffee into the holder, but I did apply gentle pressure to mine - not hard tamping like you would with the more expensive espresso machines, just a gentle press. I found the espresso came out a bit richer tasting.Because the rubber seal in the first Moka pot of another brand I bought did not seal well, I researched and learned that many people replace the original seal with a silicone seal of which I have provided a picture of with this review. I highly recommend purchasing and replacing the seal that comes with the Bialetti. Not that it was bad, but I didn’t want to take any chances with it and there was zero leaking or sputtering from the the sides of the moka pot with the new seal. Well worth it.Though you don’t have to, I preheat my water in my water kettle then pour it into the moka pot not to exceed the level of the pressure valve inside the water reservoir.Next, I fill to the brim the ground coffee holder gently pressing down on the coffee and then topping it off till its level with the edge. Make sure there is no coffee grounds on the rim because you want a tight seal.Place the coffee grounds holder into the water reservoir taking care because the reservoir will be hot to touch. I use a dish rag to hold onto it while I screw the top carafe part on. Make sure its on tight.Next, I place it on my burner, medium high temp. Make sure the handle part is not over the flame or heat and just put it at the edge of your cooktop burner. You don’t want it burning. It takes about 2 min or so for the carafe to fill. When its done you will hear sputtering sound. I will lift the lid just enough to see if any more coffee is coming out of the tube inside. Usually there isn’t and its done.Remove from heat being careful to keep fingers on the black handle only as steam can escape at the lid hinge and let it sit for about 1 minute. Then pour and enjoy! Let the moka pot cool down before unscrewing it or just use a rag to hold it and unscrew it if you need another pot right away.This pot made excellent espresso like I drank in Italy, Prague, and Budapest. I initially bought it to have a way to make coffee if I lost power…can use a Coleman camper stove or your gas ran stove top.Its easy to clean, just rinse out with warm water and dry with a paper towel or rag. No soap!!! Some people don’t ever rinse theirs out but I found my espresso tasted better if I rinsed it all out with water only.I hope this helps someone! Enjoy your coffee!