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I once read a line in my favorite Italian cookbook: 'At the bar, we drink espresso. At home, we make moka.' After traveling across Italy – from Florence to Naples – I discovered how true that is. Step into nearly any Italian kitchen, and you’ll find a moka pot perched on the stovetop, usually a trusty Bialetti, patiently waiting to brew the next cu...

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Founded in 1919 by Alfonso Bialetti in Crusinallo, a small town in Italy’s Piedmont region, Bialetti began as a workshop specializing in aluminum semi-finished products. Originally called Alfonso Bialetti & Co., the company laid the foundation for a brand that would become a global icon of Italian design and innovation. The company’s pivotal moment...

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Introduced in 1993, the Moka Express by Bialetti transformed the act of coffee-making into a cherished moment of connection and sharing, an indispensable tradition in every Italian household. Its distinctive design, marked by the unmistakable octagonal shape inspired by Alfonso Bialetti’s wife’s silhouette and her pleated skirts, seamlessly integra...

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