Bialetti in trouble - end of the Moka pot

[Mick]

It was announced that Bailetti, the inventor and largest maker of the iconic Moka pot is in financial trouble.

Moka pot, machine, filter or instant – which produces the best coffee?

Why Italy’s Beloved Moka Pots Are in Danger of Going Extinct

Italy's iconic Moka coffee pots at risk of extinction

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[Lightcs1776]

Sad. I haven't used one, but I have been told that it makes great coffee.

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[malocchio]

A real tragedy..... there will always be a cottage industry that will keep the flame. And considereing the much less used Cuccamella Napolitan is still manufactured by at least 4 companies, I think that you will always be able to buy a nice Moka Pot anytime you wish...

 

[Mick]

With 105 million sold there will be an endless supply in thrift stores for decades to come.

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[ackvil]

Too bad. I love mine.

 

[AimlessWanderer]

Never owned one, never used one, but it's always sad to see icons disappear.

 

[ackvil]

A real tragedy..... there will always be a cottage industry that will keep the flame. And considereing the much less used Cuccamella Napolitan is still manufactured by at least 4 companies, I think that you will always be able to buy a nice Moka Pot anytime you wish...View attachment 924695 View attachment 924696 View attachment 924697 View attachment 924698

My parents used that type of pot every evening. They would make a large pot and ad either Fernet or Annisette to the coffee.

 

[Merle]

no matter what @Mick say - its time to buy buy buy! There will be a shortfall. People 3 hundred years from now will pay BIG Money to get their very own Bialetti! And, and, and, you just know with inflation factored in You'll make back those warehouse storage fees in no time! So, quick! There's not a moment to lose. If you don't do it someone else will!

 

[TexLaw]

Wow!

 

[malocchio]

My parents used that type of pot every evening. They would make a large pot and ad either Fernet or Annisette to the coffee.

anisette is good , and I like coffee with cardamom or ginger as well..

 

[jovan]

But they make so much more than just the coffee pot. I have the pasta pot. IMO the greatest invention since slice bread. It has holes in the pot top that when you flip it over to drain it drains right out! Alonzo is a genius! I could not live without it.

 

[Davidkimberly]

One of the problems I see is that they last forever. Very little to go wrong or need replacing. I've only replaced the gasket on mine twice in 40+ years. I can't tell you how many American coffee makers I've had in the meantime.

 

[ronald90]

Also never used one either (I'm enjoying pourovers at the moment, and the occasional espresso) but it's sad to see an iconic business in trouble and an end of an era. Renato Bialetti (the man on the Bialetti logo and son of the founder Alfonso Bialetti) died not too long ago as well.

 

[Raven Koenes]

Sad. Their Moka Pots are simply the best. They beat a French Press hands down. Hopefully they'll survive this.

 

[Davidkimberly]

Also never used one either (I'm enjoying pourovers at the moment, and the occasional espresso) but it's sad to see an iconic business in trouble and an end of an era. Renato Bialetti (the man on the Bialetti logo and son of the founder Alfonso Bialetti) died not too long ago as well.

He was actually interred in a replica of the moka pot

 

[ronald90]

He was actually interred in a replica of the moka pot
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Ah yes, I remember reading that too. A fitting tribute. I just hope no-one poured water in the bottom chamber, heated it and brewed up the resulting powder (would still taste better than Starbucks I imagine)!

 

[Snurgblat]

Ah yes, I remember reading that too. A fitting tribute. I just hope no-one poured water in the bottom chamber, heated it and brewed up the resulting powder (would still taste better than Starbucks I imagine)!

 

[McKinneys]

So sad/bad news. I guess I'll have to buy another Bialetti Venus as a backup...

 

[TexLaw]

I use my 3-cup moka pot from time to time. I was thinking about getting a 6-cup one for grins, but I wasn't in a rush. I guess I ought to get after it.

 

[Mick]

Being aluminum they do get "funky" over time

I will be getting a new one soon

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