Bialetti - Moka Induction, Moka Pot, Suitable for all Types of Hobs, 2 Cups Espresso (2.8 Oz), Red

Very solidly-built moka pot; performs well and makes an insanely good cup of coffee (Americano for me, espresso for spouse). One reviewer faulted it for not being induction-ready. However, after testing my Bosch induction cooktop, I learned that the round central burner has a round element that exceeds the diameter of the pot: the cooktop doesn't "see" the pot. On the other 4 burners, with straight-line elements, the pot works fine with no induction plate needed. Another viewer criticized the fact that the coffee basket is hard to remove. It is, because it has to rest very securely in the liquid chamber for proper brewing. This issue is easily solved by using a magnet to lift the basket from the base; I use a bar magnet that spans the width of the basket, and no coffee spills in the process. This also helps when you clean the pot. Am so happy with this purchase that I just purchased the 4-cup version. We love, love, love this moka pot!

Excellent upgrade for my coffee bar. 4 cups seems right for me in the morning, but ymmv. It's sturdy and portable so I can make great coffee on vacations. I use on an induction stove but works fine with gas or electric stoves.

I used to be more of an espresso guy until I got this moka pot. now I enjoy them both, switching from time to time my espresso machine with this moka pot. I must say I totally love it: great quality, looks awesome and works like a charm with my induction hob. it takes less than 4 minutes on medium power, as suggested. I admit that it's a little smaller than I anticipated but in the end it worked great for me anyway since there's no waste of coffee. as I'm used to espresso (a double shot is around 36g of liquid) I'm more than happy with the amount I get from this pot, which is arount 90-100g of liquid, which in turn, is about 2-3 times the size of a double shot of the stronger espresso. (see picture for reference) if you prefer larger servings, or are worried about not getting enough amount of coffee from this one, I'd recommend the 4 or 6-cup versions of this moka pot, depending on your needs. but if you make coffee just for yourself like me, and don't prefer large cups, this pot might be for you too. in the future I'm thinking of getting the large 6-cup version for when my friends come and visit :)

I have a Nespresso Latissima Pro that I love but I wanted to try something that I could use with freshly ground beans. In our kitchen I found a couple of old off brand moka type pots that had belonged to my in-laws but we have an induction range and they were aluminum. After doing some reading I discovered that Bialetti invented the Moka pot and made one that worked on induction ranges. I ordered the two cup model (makes two espresso sized cups or one cafe con leche). After a little experimentation I figured out that if I set our Thermidor range on 8.5 it makes coffee in about 5 minutes. One very important thing: DON’T USE ESPRESSO GRIND! The grind should be finer than drip but courser than espresso. I went to our local Publix and bought a can of espresso grind before I read the instructions I tried it and it sort of clogs the machine and produces a bitter brew. You can buy special moka grinds (I got a bag of Bialetti dark roast from Amazon). I also ground some dark roasted beans I happened to have and that worked too. If you grind your own try to get it so it’s kind of powdery but still has a somewhat gritty feel. It’s not as hard as it sounds. Anyway, my Moka pot makes café con leche and café cubano as good as what you can get on Calle Ocho. I highly recommend this product!

Very nice looking little espresso maker. Reason for 4 stars is that the overpressure valve sits exactly under the handle when screwed to the base. Makes it a bit awkward to grab and you can burn yourself on that valve because it's hot. But I still love it. Does what it says it does and this model works on induction cook top

I've owned Bialetti moka pots in the past, but surrendered my last one to Good Will after purchasing my GE induction cooktop. How I missed it... Yesterday afternoon I received my Bialetti 2 cup moka pot, suitable for my induction cooktop. I seasoned the pot according to instructions, brewing coffee then tossing it out three times. Once it was seasoned I made coffee from decaf I roasted at home, and enjoyed the flavorful, rich coffee I've missed for years. Mornings are busy for me, so while seasoning my new moka pot I kept my eye on it while experimenting with time and heat to learn how to safely set it for minimal supervision. Heat must be adequate to create a gentle stream of rich coffee to fill the upper chamber of the moka pot, no more. If overheated, steam races through the grounds, quickly emptying the lower chamber in direct contact with the hob and forcing bitterness into the brew. Overheating the empty lower chamber in contact with an active hob is hazardous. What follows is a description, not advice. The process I use is not in accordance with manufacturer's directions and could be hazardous. Caution advised. Based on trial and error, for my older GE induction cooktop: I fill the bottom moka pot tank with hot water from the insta hot and fill basket with medium fine grind coffee (texture of a medium fine grind feels like salt grains between my fingers) I assemble the moka pot according to manufacturer directions, and Center the pot on the smallest induction hob Set heat to 3 Set the timer on my watch to 8 minutes (by experimenting with the smallest hob on my GE induction cooktop I found 8 min to be the waiting period before the upper chamber begins to fill at a heat setting of 3) Go about my business for 8 min, checking the pot occasionally. At 8 min, I lift the lid and watch coffee flow into the upper chamber of the pot, quietly filling for an additional 30 seconds. I remove the moka pot from the hob before it sputters, long before danger of overheating. Smooth, rich, flavorful, gently brewed coffee is mine in ~8.5 minutes

I love it. It's super easy to use, easy to clean, and makes delicious coffee/espresso. We got it to replace my nespresso machine, which had started to mold. It's small enough to store in my coffee cabinet (with mugs, beans, etc). It's a great deal. Excited to keep using it!

Cute and solid, what is not to like ? Well, after one week, left it on the burner a little too long ... yes, you shouldn't do that ! but, I've been using Moka pots for decades and it is something that happens occasionally and the pot should be designed to not destruct if it happens. This one isn't, the plastic is not hardened, the attachment is flimsy, and whatever other engineering principles go into constructing non-melting handles was not observed. I am back to using the very cheap aluminum pot I had hoped to upgrade from. Don't know what I was thinking, the coffee is just as good from the cheap-o version.