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Bialetti Moka Express

Traditionalists wanting the original moka pot

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Overview

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Illustration of Bialetti Moka Express
Best forTraditionalists wanting the original moka pot
Price bandUnder $50 (prices change often; check the current price on Amazon)

Aluminum octagonal body; sizes from 1 to 12 cups

The original 1933 moka pot design, still the default way to make strong stovetop coffee.

Pros

  • Iconic design
  • Many size options

Cons

  • Not dishwasher safe
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