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Moka pots: which one to buy

Bialetti’s Moka Express if you cook on gas or a ceramic hob. If you have induction, the Venus. The Brikka, if you miss the “crema”.

Reviewed on 8 November 2026 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The quick pick

  1. My pickBialetti Moka ExpressSee price on Amazon
  2. For inductionBialetti VenusSee price on Amazon
  3. More bodyBialetti New BrikkaSee price on Amazon
Octagonal aluminium moka pot next to a small cup of coffee
Illustrative image generated with AI.

The moka pot is still the cheapest way to make strong coffee. What matters is choosing the material for your hob: the aluminium Moka Express doesn’t work on induction without an adapter plate.

What to check before buying

  • Your hob. Induction: steel (Venus) or an adapter plate.
  • Size. The “cups” are espresso cups: the 3-cup pot has a 130 ml boiler.
  • Cleaning. Water only; no dishwasher.

Bialetti Moka Express

My pick

Gas, electric and ceramic hobs.

MaterialAluminium
Boiler (3 cups)130 ml
InductionOnly with the Bialetti plate
  • The original, since 1933
  • Valve easy to clean
  • Not dishwasher-safe
See price on Amazon

Bialetti Venus

For induction

Induction hobs.

Material18/6 stainless steel, according to the listing
Size6 cups (235 ml) in this listing
InductionYes
  • Induction-ready
  • Handle stays cool
  • Rinse with water only
See price on Amazon

Bialetti New Brikka

More body

For coffee closer to what you get in a café.

MaterialAluminium
Size2 cups
SystemSilicone membrane
  • Creamier coffee, according to Bialetti
  • More delicate to use
See price on Amazon

Bialetti induction plate

If you already have a Moka Express and are moving to induction.

Diameter13 cm
MaterialAISI 430 steel and aluminium
FitsPots of up to 9 cups
  • You keep using the moka pot you already have
  • Heats more slowly than a steel pot
See price on Amazon

My pick

The recipe for getting the best coffee out of it is in moka pot.

Sources

I haven't tried all of these products in person. The data come from the manufacturer's website or, when I don't cite one, from the amazon.co.uk listing (each source says which). I write with the help of AI and check every figure against those sources. I don't publish prices because they change daily: the one that counts is the price you see on Amazon when you buy.

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