In 1933, Alfonso Bialetti invented the Moka Express, a simple way to make rich, café style coffee at home using a stovetop espresso maker, whose shape was inspired by his wife’s plissé skirts. But it was Renato Bialetti, his son, who really turned it into a household icon after taking over the company in the post-war years. With clever marketing—including the famous “L’omino con i baffi” (the little man with the moustache) logo inspired by Renato himself—he made the Moka pot synonymous with Italian culture. When he died aged 93, his ashes were placed in an oversized Moka pot!

• Made in Italy
• Body material: aluminium.
• Handle and knob material: thermoplastic.
• Easy-clean safety valve.
• Suitable for use on gas, electric and glass ceramic hobs.
• Suitable for use on induction hobs only if used with the Bialetti induction plate.
• For use only with Moka specialist coffee
• Hand wash only without detergent
• Keep out of the reach of children
• Please read instructions before use – regarding seasoning the coffee maker