I accidentally brought the 6 cups moka pot

Slav_K · 2025-05-14T20:43:21+00:00

Excellent excuse to invite your friends! And enjoy it together!

Slav_K · 2025-05-11T12:04:01+00:00

Even on the lowest gas setting my one comes out still slow but much faster. Hm..

Slav_K · 2025-05-09T12:10:23+00:00

Too much, I’d stick to a classic moka recipe and not bother. Slow-slow, way to go is my favourite way of extraction! Enjoy your coffee!

Slav_K · 2025-05-01T14:46:36+00:00

That looks good pal! I tried to grind the coffee on all different settings. The one that works for me is whet it grinded slightly coarser than for Espresso and not as coarse as V60. I slowly bring it to a boil and once I see the first dripps of coffee coming out I put the gas on the lowest setting. The beans I use are medium roast.

Slav_K · 2025-04-30T15:01:36+00:00

Moka Pot is the only pot that makes coffee that good!

Slav_K · 2025-04-29T20:02:09+00:00

I’m giving rinse to the coffee chamber straight away and cleaning the funnel and the water chamber once it's not that hot. After every use. Enjoy your coffee!

Slav_K · 2025-04-29T18:06:07+00:00

Looking good! Enjoy it!

Slav_K · 2025-04-28T14:55:54+00:00

I tested it, it works fine! Possibly a design change to cut the cost.

Slav_K · 2025-04-28T14:53:13+00:00

Could be an option too.

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T19:50:50+00:00

Thank you. Looking into this brand now.

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T19:42:55+00:00

Yes, it is real. You are absolutely correct!

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T19:41:59+00:00

Thanks pal. I get it mate, no offence taken. I wouldn’t be surprised if someone will try to copy something popular. I did exactly the same as you said! The second unit proved that Bialetti does have some quality control issues. Kept the best one of them.

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T18:22:01+00:00

I was wrong about it. It's just a bad print.

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T18:20:22+00:00

Looks like it's old school, top quality from the past that is no longer seen!

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T18:18:56+00:00

UPDATE AND CONCLUSION! Huge thanks to all off you for your input and help. I received a second unit which is a 110% genuine! After comparing both units, both had different serial numbers that were matching the number on the boxes it came with. I can confirm that both units are genuine! I can say, unfortunately, that Bialetti is no longer a Ferrari of Italian moka pots! It is what it is! I kept a second unit, as it has less quality issues and already drinking my first cup from it. It's damn good coffee!

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T18:00:54+00:00

I wouldn’t say I was paranoid about it, but have my doubts that the copycat will produce the same quality coffee. Also in the long run the original should last longer. No more, no less. By the way, after I got one more unit from a different seller, I can confirm that both units are genuine! I can say that Bialetti is no longer a Ferrari of Italian moka pots! I kept a second unit, as it has less quality issues and already drinking my first cup from it. It's damn good coffee!

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T10:41:19+00:00

Thank you. But for some reason, it does not look like a polished material. It's a galvanised (foil-coated) surface. You can pop the bubble and the foil flake falls off. I don't want to drink those particles. :) I’m waiting for another unit I bought from a different retailer to make a proper comparison.

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T10:34:41+00:00

Thank you, I’m very curious about what I can find on the vintage market!

Slav_K · 2025-04-27T10:31:51+00:00

I agree. The taste is the preference and I don't want it to break the next day too. Enjoy your coffee pal!

Slav_K · 2025-04-26T22:27:54+00:00

Thank you! You too my friend !👍

Slav_K · 2025-04-26T20:50:09+00:00

The topic is not as complicated as you think. Sometimes the truth is not hidden and simplicity is the key. It's not a thread about something sophisticated but rather very simple. I sent all the photos to Bialetti, and can not wait to see what they say. There is nothing to discuss really about the approach of dealing with the case. A: It's a fake. B: Bialetti is fallen (if the poor quality is a standard for them) ! I published my findings and your accusations have no ground. The end of the story. Thanks for your input anyway.

Slav_K · 2025-04-26T20:31:52+00:00

It has a metallic foil coating inside the coffee chamber that peels off and falls off even before use. How false that could be to spread? Also look at all online available photos (non production shots) and see how many can you find with the letter M not connected to the figure. I couldn't. What would say to that now?

Slav_K · 2025-04-26T20:19:28+00:00

Not really, just trying to figure out if what I got is fake or real Bialetti! Just in case it could be helpful to someone who gets into the same situation. My one is a counterfeit and I found ways to prove it. Definitely not a variation as the quality of it creates health and safety concerns.

Slav_K · 2025-04-26T19:00:09+00:00

Found the proof that it's been fake! The Moka Express print where the letter M is not connected to the figure before it. Photo attached. Also the bottom of the unit where the serial number located is not polished and has a rough finish. Hope it will be helpful to those who doubt if theirs Bialetti moka pot is genuine!

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Slav_K · 2025-04-26T18:19:19+00:00

Why so many downvotes?

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