What Is The Bialetti Made Of?

In 1933, after some years of tinkering and solving technical problems Alfonso Bialetti invented the moka express. Bialetti’s coffee machine, made of Aluminum , was similar in shape and design to silver coffee services popular in well to do homes. Is Bialetti made of aluminium? No, the bialetti moka pot is not toxic. Aluminum is … Read more

How Do You Service An Espresso Machine?

Your machine needs a minor service every three months Don’t worry, it really won’t take you that long to do this. Do espresso machines need to be serviced? Your machine needs a minor service every three months Don’t worry, it really won’t take you that long to do this. How much does it cost to … Read more

Can I Use A Non Pressurized Portafilter?

Since non-pressurized baskets brew directly into the cup without forcing the espresso through a tiny hole, inconsistent or too coarse/fine grounds will result in poor shot extraction — it won’t be pulled in the correct time or have any crema. Do you need to tamp pressurized portafilter? Pressurized portafilters (generally) do not need tamping down … Read more