About the Brand
Bialetti was founded in Italy in 1919, and became a household name in 1933 when founder Alfonso Bialetti invented the Moka Express — the octagonal stovetop pot that put fresh, espresso-style coffee within reach of every Italian kitchen.
Instantly recognisable by the moustached "omino" on the box, the Moka Express has since sold more than 300 million units, making it the best-selling coffee maker in history.
Almost a century on, Bialetti remains the benchmark against which every stovetop coffee maker is measured.
The Product
The Moka Express Italia is the same 1933 design, same aluminium build, same brewing principle as the classic Moka Express — finished in the green, white, and red of the Italian flag instead of plain aluminium silver. It brews exactly the way the original always has: concentrated, espresso-style coffee, no electricity involved.
It's built for anyone who wants the genuine Moka Express with a bit more presence on the stove or the shelf. This is the pot Bialetti built the brand on, wearing its heritage on its sleeve.
Key Features
Italian Flag Colourway (Heritage, Displayed)
The green, white, and red finish marks this out from the standard silver Moka Express while changing nothing about how it brews.
Original Octagonal Design (The Genuine Moka Express)
The same shape and mechanism Alfonso Bialetti patented in 1933 — nothing added, nothing simplified.
Pure Aluminium Construction (Built to Last)
Aluminium heats quickly and evenly, and a well-cared-for Moka Express is known to last decades of daily use.
Concentrated, Espresso-Style Coffee (Rich and Full-Bodied)
Steam pressure pushes hot water through the grounds for a strong, concentrated cup — dilute it for an Americano or drink it as is.
No Electricity Required (Stove, Camp Fire, Anywhere With Heat)
Works on any gas or electric hob, and travels just as well to a campsite as it sits on a kitchen stove.
Simple to Clean (Rinse, No Soap Needed)
A quick rinse and wipe is all it needs — no dishwasher, no abrasives.
Who It's Built For
The Moka Express Italia is built for anyone who wants the classic Moka Express but likes the idea of it looking like a piece of Italian design history sitting on the stove — a gift buyer, a collector, or simply someone who wants their pot to stand out from every plain silver one out there. Pick the 3 cup for solo brewing or the 6 cup for sharing.
Same nine decades of heritage — now impossible to mistake for anyone else's.
Specifications
| Capacity / Cup Count |
3 or 6 cups (1 cup ≈ 30ml concentrated yield) |
| Material |
Aluminium body, thermoplastic handle and knob |
| Compatible Stovetop Type |
Gas and electric hobs — not suitable for induction (see Bialetti Venus for an induction-ready option) |
| Dimensions |
3 cup: 10 x 17 x 14cm; 6 cup: 11.5 x 22 x 16.5cm |
| Colour Options |
Italian flag (green, white, red) |
| Warranty |
Contact us for details |
Summary
The Moka Express Italia brews exactly like the pot that made Bialetti famous, dressed in the colours that made it a national icon. If the standard silver finish feels a little plain, this is the version that doesn't.