I’m sticking with Bialetti. Best safety valve (and still a patented Bialetti exclusive), which you can easily wiggle to make sure it’s not stuck shut.

Not a very scientific take but in my experience the Bialetti express is a very good and entry level pot. Very durable and they stay clean and shiny with proper treatment. With some of the flimsier aluminum pots from other brands I had difficulty getting the temperature consistent for a good brew.

I went with what I knew and chose Bialetti. A ubiquitous brand in Australia for decades. For a long time they were the only ones you could get.

I got mine only when they were on a sale price, so I didn't have to pay much more than some of the better Chinese-made brands.

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I have tried 6 different types of moka pots from 6 different manufacturers. I wanted to like each one however my favorite for very good reasons is the Bialetti. I won't mention the other companies because I don't want to berate their products but honestly I don't know why they can't do it as good as the Bialetti Express. Similar type pots I bought were a lot thinner & not as heavy as the Bialetti, not that it's really heavy because aluminum is relatively light but durable quality just wasn't the same. Also comparative 6 cup models did not quite hold as much water or grounds. In conclusion if you're a beginner, go with the classic Bialetti Express. Just try to take care of it properly by cleaning it soon after use & not letting the heat get so high that it scorches it. Aluminum can be susceptible to corrosion but if taken care of properly it will last a lifetime.

what moka pot is that ?

Stainless steel is better for light roasted coffees

Does anyone know where this Mogrecha pot is made? I could not find a company website.

Beauty, what's the brand? Looks like a Venus with wooden handle 👀

Loooove my stainless steel moka! I'm convinced that they don't heat up as quickly as the aluminum ones so they're less prone to burning. I've never had less than a perfect cup!

Ok lang din nmn po sa ibang roast pero mas litaw po kasi yung smoky/chocolatey flavor pag dark roast pag moka pot po gamit. In terms of recipe po 70/30 recommended po para may tapang pa din po.

da best dark .. pwede medium dark .. kahit blend goods

It's a preference thing and not more on the beans you are using.

I do moka pot brews using different roast levels; currently I'm having a blend of medium roast Arabica from Mt. Bauko + Light roast Robusta from Mt. Matutum.

I just grind finer than usual to get the most of the flavors I want but it works for me.

OP where Ka nabili ng dark roast mo?

grind finer

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Yes, the moka pot rocks ...as you have found out!

Bialetti, because they're got the better safety valve.

Bialetti is Italian Brand

Giannini or Alessi

I can highly recommend getting a pot made of 10/18 steel. Mine are from Ilsa and Cilio but Alessi and Gianni also have a really good reputation. The newer Bialetti pots (made in China) appear to be made of lower grade material and the pot of a friend has considerable amounts of rust on the inside, so I cannot really recommend them (the old bialetti pots are great though if you may consider to have a look on ebay)

I have a six cup aluminum Imusa that works great, every bit the equal of my aluminum Bialettis. It's far lighter than the equivalent Bialettis, so the timing is a little different, but the coffee is excellent. I have an old 12 cup Pezzetti Italexpress pot too, but I found that size too big in general, and always have trouble with it. I don't believe it's the brand though.

Personally I’d say yes it is as it will be much easier to source spares when you need them. Also given the fact you’re using a pressurised vessel I’m more confident knowing that the safety valve works, but that’s just me. Plus I love the little moustached fellow on Bialetti. Regarding the induction adapter there are cheaper brands on Amazon. I think I paid £9 for mine.

I recently got a bialetti on Amazon and it's so much better than the cheaper brand I had

I bought a Bialetti because the spare parts are easy to find and not very expensive. They can also be adapted to certain Alessi models.

You will enjoy your MokaPot just as much from whichever one you get.

I used an aluminium Moka pot on a glass stovetop that works great! It doesn't take long to brew. In saying that, I haven't used steel on my stovetop before.

Is it an induction glass cooktop? If so, then you need stainless steel.

I use an aluminum Bialetti on a glass top regularly with no issues.

If you have an induction top you need to either get stainless or use an induction plate.

Otherwise it's just preference. The main advantage of stainless is that your dishwasher won't murder it if your spouse sticks it in there.

The Bialetti Venus line is your man. Or you can also get an single-serve electric version if you are feeling flush, which I did and regret.

I use a Bialleti Brikka (aluminum) on my induction stovetop with the help of a steel induction disc. I works perfectly, it is faster than on my gas stovetop. Like this this. My Brikka on the induction stovetop with the disc.

An aluminium Moka pot doesn't have a metal taste, and induction can be solve with a plate (or a pot).

Bialetti Venus is good quality stainless steel moka

Of course best stainless steel moka pots are from... Bialetti :) For example Bialetti Venus - I have two of them. Small one (2 cups) gives me best, consistent results.

No rusting or issues.

Beside the Venus they also have a few other variants, my favorite being the Moka Induction which has the stainless steel bottom but classic octagonal top. I'd personally get one of those if I didn't already have the Venus.

I'm sure there are some other great brands out there as well, but you really can't go wrong with Bialetti.

No signs of rusting. I have accidentally burnt the gasket in one of the pots but those are easily replaceable - no issue in buying additional ones. I don't know if Bialetti changed anything in their models...

I have the Alessi and it is fantastic. I thought it was expensive when I bought it a few years ago. Now it's close to double the price. Great for induction.

I've had one (or a similar model, it's been so long they might have had a different line back then) for 13 years. I used it almost daily for about 10 years until I got an espresso machine. No signs of rust or any issues with the metal components. I even used it over a campfire a few times! I did break off part of the handle by dropping it, though.

Bialetti. That's the only answer you need. Best safety valve, easy availability of gaskets and filter screens.

We've got six pots at home now, five of which are Bialetti, and one is a two-cup Venus. It's my go-to for a little breakfast coffee.

(edit) Forgot to say more about the "coating" that some people talk about inside the stainless pot's boiler. It's not a coating, it's a sandblasted surface. It helps the water to boil more evenly and gradually by adding "nucleation sites", which are tiny irregularities where bubbles can form. Aluminum pots are naturally rough on the inside thanks to the casting process, but steel boilers need the extra sandblasting step. Smooth surfaces can allow the water to superheat by not giving an easy way to release energy through bubbling cavitation, which is why you might experience a mug of water exploding in your microwave.

(edit2) Aluminum moka pots and Alzheimer's: Someone in another thread linked to a study that talked about aluminum leaching from cookware into food. Unlike, for example, citrus drinks in metal drinking bottles (very bad), coffee in moka pots was not much of an issue. The study showed that although allowing the pot to "season" as the Italians traditionally say to do (don't scrub with strong detergent) helps block aluminum from getting into the coffee, it's already not a problem anyway because the nature of coffee itself doesn't leach aluminum like citric acid does. Even washing the pots in a dishwasher — a BIG no-no for aluminum in general — did not encourage dangerous levels of aluminum into the brew despite removing the "seasoned" protection. (I'll look for this study again and post back if/when I find it)

I don't understand why people say it's stainless steel. Only bottom part is stainless steel.

They are very cheap, last a lifetime, easy to use, and when paired with the right grind setting make an excellent cup.

I like not needing to use a paper filter.

Cheapest option but makes great coffee, you'll probably live all your life with just one and it's quick and simple to use. Every house should have one.

It produces the best cup from my current beans - Counter Culture Concepcion Huista - beating out v60, kalita 185 & 55, chemex, and FP.

You can drink it super strong like espresso, add hot water for an americano, pour it over ice, add some cream without losing all it's edge. Very versatile.

Given the right beans, they make good intense coffee that really brings out the intended flavours and notes, reminiscent of a good espresso, and it pretty much works every time once you get the right grind size.

I find some beans just don't seem to work well no matter what you try though, even though they come out great in a pour over.