We will note that there is more sediment in the output of the Alessi Pulcina than if we used a paper filter with a traditional mokapot, but the coffee is much less bitter than that produced by other traditional mokapots that we’ve used. Although the Alessi Pulcina costs more than most other stovetop mokapots, we think the consistent coffee produced by the Pulcina is well worth the cost. The fact that this is an absolutely gorgeous coffee maker is a bonus! Filling the bottom chamber with preheated water can shorten the brewing time, which prevents the coffee flavor from degrading from being on the stove for a long time and being exposed to heat.

The Bialetti moka pot is made from top-quality aluminum that’s built to last. In fact, it’s so durable that you may just find yourself passing it down to your grandkids someday.In almost a century of history, the company has gradually evolved to become one of the leading “Factories of Italian design”, capable of applying its expertise and excellence in design management to many different product types. His work has been exhibited in Europe, the United States and Japan. He was appointed Officer of the Italian Republic for services to design and architecture and has been nominated Professor at the Design Faculty of the Politecnico of Milan and Member of the Accademia Nazionale di San Luca in Rome. There is also an induction version with a magnetic steel bottom for induction-based stovetop ranges. Available in a wide range of sizes, from a single cup to a whopping 16 cups, there’s a Bialetti moka pot to suit just about every coffee drinker’s needs.

The biggest difference between the Alessi Pulcina and most other stovetop Mokapots (Aluminum or Stainless Steel) is that the Pulcina is designed to stop the flow of the coffee into the serving chamber prior to the “point of no return” when over extracted coffee makes its way from the brew chamber to the top pouring chamber resulting in a bitter, and sediment filled coffee. Using the Alessi Pulcina has been the most consistent method of getting a smooth espresso-like cup of coffee at home. To get a consistently non-bitter cup of coffee using a traditional stovetop mokapot prior to using the Alessi Pulcina, we had to use a paper filter and pull the mokapot off the heat at just the right time so that the over-extracted bitter coffee did not come into the top chamber and that the pressure building up did not burst the paper filter causing a coffee explosion. If we pulled it off the heat too early we would have a low yield, if we pulled it off too late we would have a coffee explosion and bitter coffee. In fact, it’s the drink of choice for many Italians who brew it at home, while they opt for espresso at the café. This beautiful coffee maker comes in 1, 3, and 6 cup capacities (each “cup” of espresso is 1 ounce). It also comes in three finishes: It is also essential to remove the moka pot from the heat as soon as your brew is completed. You can even run some cold tap water over the body of the device to cool it down faster. This will ensure that the brew stops when you want it to.Remember cleaning: Many moka pots end up becoming disgusting because people don’t wash and dry them properly. The Alessi Pulcina is made of Aluminum and feels much sturdier than most mokapot makers on the market. This is especially true for the base/water chamber bottom of the Pulcina, which has the heaviest feel to any mokapot we’ve used. The unit consists of five parts: You can also see our Pumpkin Spice Latte recipe here. It uses a more traditional style stovetop mokapot, but you can use the same recipe with the Alessi Pulcina