Bialetti Moka Express Stove Top Espresso 6 Cups Coffee Maker  (Black)

The Original Bialetti Moka Express. The Bialetti Moka celebrates more than 80 years of classic design elegance and technological simplicity. From the early 1950s to the present day, Bialetti has manufactured over 200 million coffee makers. In particular, the Moka Express has become iconic and has allowed millions of consumers to enjoy great Italian coffee. The Moka produces a rich, authentic espresso in just minutes. The aluminum pot features Bialetti’s distinctive eight-sided shape that allows it to diffuse heat perfectly to enhance the aroma of your coffee. Steps: Add Water Fill the lower chamber with cold water just below the valve. Add Coffee Insert the funnel and fill it with ground espresso (do not tamp). Remove any coffee grounds on the edge of the funnel. Tightly screw the upper part of the pot on to the base. Avoid using handle for leverage. Add Heat Select burner size to fit bottom of pot. For gas stove-top, make sure the flame is not larger than bottom of pot. The flame should not come around the sides of the pot. Heat until the water boils and coffee begins to come out of the center post. There will be a gurgling sound during this process. Enjoy When the top of the pot is full of coffee, remove from stove. Before pouring coffee, stir it in the upper chamber with a small spoon to equalize all the different coffee layers for optimum flavor. Tips Grind coffee for Moka use, slightly more coarse than espresso. Heat may be too high if pot produces coffee with a burnt like taste. Try lowering the heat on your next batch. It may take some trial and error. For best tasting results always use filtered water. Cleaning Wash by hand with warm water. Dry thoroughly with a towel. do not reassemble until all parts are completely dry. Do not use in the dishwasher. Do not use and abrasive products to clean the Moka.