Bialetti Express Moka Pot Review: The Ultimate Classic Espresso Maker for Home Brewing

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In this Bialetti Express Moka Pot review, we explore the iconic stovetop espresso maker that's been a favorite for decades. Learn how the Bialetti Express delivers rich, flavorful coffee with ease, and see why it's a must-have for coffee lovers who enjoy brewing at home. We’ll cover its design, ease of use, brewing tips, and why this Moka pot remains a staple for espresso enthusiasts. Perfect for anyone looking for a simple and affordable way to make espresso at home!

00:00 Intro
00:20 Unboxing
01:14 Bialetti Tips
02:50 Moka Pot Seasoning Procedure
06:10 First Coffee with the New Moka
08:23 Tasting and Comments
08:51 Thoughts and Conclusions

[eprohoda]

Matteofromtheswamps! that's best unboxing. see you oson-)

[mist_nc]

As an industrial designer student, it makes me happy that you take the time to read the instructions. I love your videos <3

[barrywebber]

I recently purchased the same 3 cup Bialetti Moka Express pot.
When preparing with the water run through I was lucky not to be scolded as I left the lid up and without coffee in the middle part the hot water flew all over the kitchen floor and narrowly missed me!
Please don't make the same mistake as me, leave the lid down when washing the pot with just water.
I do love my Bialetti, the style, the simplicity, the delicious coffee it makes, it's a wonderful Italian icon! 🙂

[johnbaker]

I have a bialetti 3 cup in Italian colours and use it every day for my coffee. I boiled the rubber gasket in water when I first used it in a saucepan for about half and I get no rubber taste or smell. Also, I plunge the moka pot in cold water before it spurts from the chimney which seems to make the coffee taste better. I use an aero press filter paper to stop any grounds going into my cup. It always reminds me of my travels through Italy with my wife (happy days). Really enjoy your videos.

[gizeguzo]

Hey Matteo, I just watched this and I’m going to order one in a minute. Amazing amazing content!

Love from Indonesia ❤

[alanjames]

I always clean my Moka by hand with normal dish liquid. I’ve been doing this for years and the Moka is fine. I don’t believe you should leave coffee oils building up in the Moka. Can’t wait to get the silicone gasket.

[jeffheath]

I actually bought this 2 months ago because of your Vids. Been loving the coffee. Thanks

[Dap]

Matteo, I am new to the Mocha way of brewing and your videos have been very helpful. Thank you

[channelsixtynine]

Matteo, the first thing I did, was RTFM. From there it was plain sailing. I have not had a bad cup from my 6-cup Bialetti. Prior to brewing its first three cups, I wiped out the inside of the pot and boiler with grape seed oil to remove the machine oil residue. You get a black film on a paper towel after doing this. Continue to wipe it out, until the black residue no longer forms on the paper towel. One thing I did from the start, was use a heat diffuser. Whilst it makes the brewing process slower, it prevents scorching of the grounds and I never have a bitter cup.

[AdrianMonferrerVazquez]

Thanks for the useful video! I recently bought a 6 cup Bialetti and it's a great coffee pot but, same as you, I had the problem of the rubber taste. I'll change the gasket for a silicone one, as you suggested.

[ekosugitowidjajaseputro]

Thanks so much Matteo, on your video series of MokaPot. Really I learn a lot, especially on the right timing to remove the mokapot from stove, when brewing. I have Bialetti Moka Express 3 cups, too. And my MokaPot blend roasted coffee bean has just arrived. Time to practice it, by following your guidance.

[Keviin]

I really like your Moka Videos. They helped me finally to brew a delicious coffee from the bialetti, thank you bro

[andrijstorozenko]

Here's how I usually cook:
Hot water should be poured if it is a light roast, and room temperature water if it is a medium or dark roast. Pour to the valve.
Pour a full basket in any case. The grind is medium fine.
Cook on low heat, if it flows too quickly, it is better to reduce the gas a little, and remove it when lighter coffee starts to flow. When the flow stops, stir.
In this case, it is neither sour nor bitter. Such a balance. But if the coffee is strong, you can dilute it with hot water to taste, or add whipped milk.

[antoniskavarntis]

Very good tips i just started to brew coffee with the Moka pod and its a good brewer for exploration in the world of coffee !

[ChrisS]

Iv done this for rubber gaskets used for brewing but just throw it in a boiling pot of water and cook the heck outta it for a bit, thats what I do to get that new rubber smell/taste to go away.

[pawelkarbowski]

Thank you for the video. After some try and error with steel moka pot I get best results with medium heat, pre-soaking the coffee in the basket and using paper filter downstream the basket. Since I make it on an electric stove, I lift the pot to control the heat. I stop brewing when desired amount of coffee was brewed. There is still a challenge to find a coffee roast/taste proper for moka.

[lorenaballou]

This was very helpful since I didn't grow up using a Moka pot. But I ordered this exact same aluminum Bialetti 3 cup and I could not handle the rubber smell/taste. Also, when I tried to remove it to wash it, the rubber ring came apart. I'm so glad you made your other videos to teach me better techniques. But 1st I await my silicone rings in the mail 😊

[fionafresh]

I got a Bialetti 6 cup Kitty new from eBay within in the last couple of months and, thanks to your help on how to remove the filter, I think I can confirm it came with a silicone gasket. The rubber gasket is opaque, right? My gasket was more clear colored. Good thing I didn't read or follow the instructions before using. I just gave it a wash and had no problem, other than repeatedly trying to figure out how to brew properly with it. Maybe because mine is stainless and has the silicone gasket. I'm new to coffee drinking and one thing I could use help on is how to select a coffee blend. Sometimes I can't tell if the coffee is bitter or acidic. Thanks for your helpful videos!

[patrickbennett]

I think what i need help with is, avoiding that wierd BAD taste the moka pot can very very easily have. I think its because theres like a little bit of coffee that is at the bottom of the moka pot in that water and that water is steaming. If i end my brew early enough, that helps ALOT, but i still taste that taste. When Im done and go to empty the pot theres a little bit of water at the bottom of the moka pot and if ive left more water, there less BAD taste from that water. Is there supposed to be some coffee in that water because I see coffee in my water down there? Ive only brewed like 10 times. I brew on med low heat on my electric coil stove. I start with pre boiled water from a kettle. Im a newb so theres probably some step i need to do better.

[ekosugitowidjajaseputro]

Hi Matteo, me again. I uses espresso roasted bean on my Bialetti moka pot. Grind with Timemore Chestnut C3 at click 14 and sift using mesh 30(600 micron).Burnt taste is still there. Any recommendation to eliminate the burnt taste? Or the burnt taste cannot be removed because it is the character of espresso roasted bean? Thank you for your insight.