Venus

This is a very simple review but I must compare it to another Bialetti. I have been using a Brikka for a couple of years just because I wanted the "crema". The Brikka did that but not every time because there ARE/WERE so many variables that I wont go into. I will say that 90% of the time my Brikka coffee was sour or bitter because of those variables, that's all i will say about the Brikka. I switched to this Venus mainly because i was concerned about the use of aluminum for making my coffee and the Venus is SS. NOW to get to the main point. My first cup or coffee that I made with this Venus this morning was really good. I assume right now that I will never go back to my Brikka. This mornings Venus cup was the best cup of coffee in at least 2 years or more. I simply used factory ground Peet's dark roast from Costco that I had bought by mistake thinking it was whole beans. I have a high quality burr grinder and tomorrow I will experiment with a finer grind to get an even better cup of dark rich coffee. This Venus is easier to use and to clean than either of my other 2 Bialetti coffee makers. And SS seems to make the coffee taste better. Thank you Bialetti. And I don't care where it was made. I makes good tasting coffee. Amazon has a great price, it will pay for itself in a week or 2 because I don't go to the Espresso drive-through for my coffee. I hope this review helps someone who is considering this for their next coffee maker. June, 2024 update. One day recently I ran out of my whole beans. I figured, "lets cut open a Keurig K-cup and see how their coffee works?" YAH!! I used a box cutter and started cutting the foil off the top, im really fast at it now. My Bialetti takes 2-Kcups mostly. It was so fast and easy I went to Keurig on line and ordered a wide selection of Kcups and now I have the pleasure each morning of finding out the 1 or 2 or 5 brands that I love best. Of course Costco will have bulk boxes and if THEY have a variety box, THAT might just be the way to go to try my method out. You will find out that some Kcups have a little less or a little more than others, not a big deal at all. Just cut the top of a 3rd Kcup about 3/4 open, fold it back and tap enough into the "funnel" to make it level then fold that little foil top back down and keep it for the next cup. The Keurig grind seems perfect! I love trying all of Keurig's roasts and you can easily have a different one every time. Or maybe keep making your Bialetti the way you already love and just keep the Kcups for a backup. Maybe a thousand people have tried this already? HA, maybe even try it before you spend two hundred bucks on a top quality grinder. (like i did) That's it.

I first started out with the original Moka pot but then became concerned about aluminum. When I started looking at this pot I became concerned about the heat that it takes from the coffee world about the coffee not being as strong etc. I came from making French press coffee and I am not an espresso snob. This pot makes a great cup of coffee on my first try. Very easy to use. Great build quality. Built to last. It’s nice and small making it easy to take with you on any trip if you needed to. I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.

First off, I did extensive research on this and other moka pots before my purchase. It is frustrating to see so many off-the-cuff questions from people who clearly didn't do their homework regarding this amazing product. Following are my thoughts. 1. The inside of the lower boiler appears to be sandblasted to aid in a more rapid boil. It is NOT coated with any other material; ie Teflon, nor is it carcinogenic. It is bare stainless metal. Holy heck, people — let it go. Comments like this are very damaging regarding the perception of this company’s product. 2. Be very careful when washing and drying the inside lip of the lower boiler. It has a very sharp edge that easily cut my finger. I’m going to take some 1500-grit sandpaper and carefully knock this edge off so it doesn’t happen again. 3. The inner gasket and screen are very secure. The overall fit and finish (and YES it is made in China) are top notch. I’m very impressed with the quality. The design is very appealing and the unit is compact; it will be a constant companion on my counter. 4. The valve is solid - no issues. Some people have complained about a whistling noise; i can state that if you follow the instructions you will not have a problem. The valve itself is manufactured in Italy. 5. Contrary to what many are saying about initial use, i did wash the individual parts in very hot soapy dishwater and rinsed carefully before i used it for the first time. To be blunt — not following through on this step is just plain gross. You have no idea what this unit went through during the manufacturing process, or how many people handled it and under what conditions. Wash the damn thing in soapy water before you use it. After that, it requires minimal maintenance. 6. I have a package of premium Lavazza Crema e Gusto on order. For now i used Peet’s Big Bang® whole bean coffee ground fine in my spice grinder. The taste was a bit sour but that’s the fault of the beans, not the pot. A VERY strong full mug of espresso. I’m glad i purchased the 6 cup for this purpose. One mug is all i need to get started with my morning. 7. This unit blows my French press away. I tired of having to wait for water to boil and then steep for four minutes before i could have a cup using the French press. The Bialetti Venus is so quick. It’s a game changer. I most likely will not be using my wife’s Keurig either. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AND A GREAT PRICE. Read the instruction sheet before use. UPDATE - December 15, 2022: After using this every day and carefully reviewing YouTube techniques for getting the most out of this pot, I determined that the first "sour" cup of coffee i referenced above was the result of a too coarse grind and brewing it too quickly, so the extraction process could not get the full, smooth body out of the grind. (From what i recall, the actual brew time was a little over one minute.) If your cup is sour, ensure you have fresh, quality beans ground finely for use in a Moka. The percolation "sweet spot" time for this brewer is between 2 and 3 minutes once the coffee enters the top chamber. I have a Maytag gas range with a small burner at the back right of the unit. This burner is PERFECT for this use because you can dial it down to an absolute minimum for the optimal brew time. (See photo.) If your beans are ground more finely, the brew time will take a bit longer because the steam extraction is forced through a more dense grind. DO NOT TAMP THE COFFEE OR RUSH THE BREW PROCESS. 2-3 minutes actual brew time once the coffee starts percolating out of the top chamber port is key. Espresso grind may be too fine for this pot. It should be a bit more coarse but still finely ground. Experiment and take notes on the settings for your particular grinder. Finally, watch the gush of steam and froth at the end of the brew time — if it is too aggressive you risk turning the coffee bitter. Both Peet's® Big Bang whole bean and Lavazza Crema e Gusto (espresso grind) work wonderfully in this unit. In fact, I was surprised that the Peet's gives Lavazza a run for its money, price-wise. Simply a wonderful cup of coffee to look forward to every morning! 1/16/23 UPDATE: I am posting this to help others with finding replacement gaskets for their Bialetti Venus 6-cup moka pot. I wanted to plan ahead and have a couple gaskets on hand when my gasket eventually fails. After researching, i selected this product which, as stated in their description, is a genuine Bialetti replacement — although the gaskets are made of RUBBER, not silicone as was supplied in my original Venus moka pot. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KG8FT2?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_27&amp=&crid=37RHY9D1CB4VZ&sprefix=bialetti%2B6%2Bcup%2Bvenus%2Bgasket&th=1 After testing, I must report it was nothing short of a disaster. The rubber replacement gaskets (you get three in the pack) are not to spec and fit much tighter than the original silicone one - being about a millimeter in diameter smaller, and noticeably thicker. As a result, the coffee, when brewed, spurted out in a thick tar-like sludge and there was a hissing noise in the boiler that had never happened before. The brewed cup was bitter and unusable — i drank only half and poured the rest out. I can only deduce that due to the much tighter gasket tolerances, the extraction process was too hot, even at the lowest gas setting on my small burner. I tried to remove the rubber gasket and found it was so tight i had to cut it out in sections using an x-acto knife. The gasket on inspection was stained and deformed after only one use. The average life, I’m told is only five months, on average. This is why the original silicone is far superior. On a side note the replacement filter screen that comes with the gaskets is a cheap aluminum facsimile of the original stainless steel one. AVOID THIS REPLACEMENT PRODUCT. It states it is made in Italy but looks Chinese. You will be disappointed. Lastly, after contacting Bialetti’s American office in New Jersey regarding these issues and my request to secure an original silicone replacement gasket, i never got a response back, after two followups. Really frustrated by their lack of response. So, where can i find an alternative gasket replacement? After extensive reviews, i found a YouTube video regarding this product made by LitOrange (China.) They are silicone and are exactly the same dimensional specs. For all i know, they supplied the original gasket for the Venus, since the pot is also manufactured in China. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07VM8QBK6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 They are arriving today and I will be reviewing this week. I hope this helps others in securing a quality replacement gasket for their Venus brewer.

I recently visited family in Spain and was introduced to the mocha pot. I wanted to reproduce the experience and taste at home and purchased this device after carefully reviewing many other offerings. After several weeks of use, I can confidently say that I made a good purchase. The unit is built like a stainless steel tank and produces wonderfully delicious and consistent espresso. I suspect this device will outlast me and become a family heirloom. Please note that you have to pay attention to the water tank size. Espresso is measured in two ounce cups. My unit can make three cups at a time. This means a total of six ounces of espresso per brew. If you need more, make sure you purchase the correct size to suit your needs. I used my coffee maker on a standard electric cook top and it works perfectly.

I purchased the Bialetti Venus because it is advertised as compatible with induction cooktops. Unfortunately, I had a difficult experience using it on mine. The main issue is that it is difficult to center the Venus correctly on the induction cooking zone. I have been using a silicone protector mat on my induction cooktop for over four years without any problems. However, after using the Bialetti Venus, the mat was damaged. I cannot say exactly what caused the damage, but I had never experienced this issue with the mat before using the Bialetti Venus. The bottom of the coffee maker appears to get very hot, and positioning it correctly on the induction zone can be difficult. If you plan to use the Bialetti Venus on an induction cooktop, I recommend being very careful and checking the manufacturer's instructions regarding mats and protective surfaces. I would also monitor the temperature and positioning closely to avoid potentially damaging your cooktop or accessories. Overall, I like the concept of the Venus, but my experience with it on induction has made me concerned about using it again.

As an owner of both the original bialetti moka pot (made of aluminum) and recently, the venus (made of stainless steel), here are my thoughts: The venus does in fact make a smoother cup of coffee and is more forgiving with minor inconsistencies in grind size, water temp, etc... I havent had a bad cup from it yet. The original mokka is definitely a lot more finicky and you have to be more precise to avoid bitter tasting coffee. The Venus is the clear winner there. However, the venus is much harder to clean thoroughly due to the design which has sharp edges on the inside rim of the basin and an annoying groove around the bottom of the kettle that collects old coffee residue and is near impossible to fully clean. That said, the quality of the coffee you can make with the Venus and the safer stainless steel material make it worth it, but the price and difficult cleaning are unfortunate downsides.

This is an absolutely AMAZING moka pot. If you’re not sure if you should buy this one, buy it. I will tell you exactly why this is an amazing product and the steps to keep it that way. I wanted to give it some time before I wrote a review on this since I have seen others have said their moka pot has either rusted or had something else unfortunate happen. It has been about 3 weeks since I’ve had this and I have had NO issues. The most important part about using this moka pot is to clean it thoroughly. I would assume that the buyers who reported that theirs rusted did not care for them properly. Once you finish, rinse your moka pot with warm water and dry each part completely with a paper towel/towel. I have been making coffee with this wonderful product everyday and it never fails to disappoint. The thing about moka pots is that the product itself will almost always perform perfectly, and the issues are almost always caused by the owners own mistakes. With proper usage and proper care, this moka pot will pour out amazing coffee each time. Here are the steps: Step 1: Once you get the moka pot, open the manual and do a quick read of the simple instructions. There could be a few things you didn’t know, so it’s important just to give it a look. Step 2: Fill the basket up with coffee grounds. You can either use a scale or just fill the coffee up to the top of the basket and level it out. I’m pretty sure the baskets are designed to be filled up all the way. DO NOT tamp your grounds. This is to ensure that water can easily pass through the grounds. The most you should ever do is tap the sides of the basket to level out the grounds. (I do not tap the basket down or tap the sides anymore because I found that the water still has a difficult time passing through this way as well) Step 3: Pre-boil some water. Many people say it’s important to use hot water so the coffee grounds are not in contact with heat for too long therefore preventing the grounds from burning and causing an unpleasant flavor. Step 3: Turn the stovetop on to medium heat. If temperature is too high the extraction with happen too quickly. Medium is perfect. Step 4: Pour pre-boiled water into the bottom chamber. Fill just below the steam valve. If you fill too much and the water blocks the steam valve, the pressure could build up and your moka pot could explode. So this is a very important step. Step 5: Drop basket into the bottom chamber Step 6: Screw on the top of the moka pot all the way. Use a towel to grab the base so you don’t burn yourself. Step 7: Place the moka pot on the stove and watch the magic happen. You’ll see the coffee start to fill up the upper chamber and once you hear it start to sputter you will take it off and run the bottom under cold water to stop the brewing process. There you go! You’ve just made amazing moka pot coffee. Now, because moka pots rely heavily on how you use it, there’s many ways you can tweak the process and develop your own brewing technique. The steps I gave you are just the basics. Okay so real quick. When you clean the moka pot remember to dry it THOROUGHLY. Separate all three parts of the moka pot. Rise each part with warm water. The bottom part and basket are the easiest to clean because one only has water in it and the other is just a small basket. The top part is still extremely easy to clean, but because this is where the coffee sits it takes about a second more to clean. Just make sure you get all the coffee out so your next brew is as fresh as it can be. Now when you dry, simply just take a paper towel and get all the water out. Make sure it’s completely dry so you don’t run into any issues. When you’re done, just assemble it as normal and don’t screw the top part on too tight. Leave it attached but keep it loose. This is to make sure you don’t wear out the rubber gasket. There’s so much more information on the internet that will teach you how to use it even better, but I hope this helps too!

Bought this Moka pot in May 2024, and now, in mid-August 2026, I can confidently say I absolutely love it! It’s incredibly easy to use and clean. I’ve always washed mine with warm water and a bottle brush—never soap and never the dishwasher—and it has held up great. The coffee comes out piping hot, which is exactly how I like it, and the overall quality is top-notch. When I first bought it, I was a little concerned about how long the silicone seal would last, so I actually ordered some extras. More than two years later, I still haven’t needed to replace the original! The seal is also easy to remove with a butter knife. I pop mine out every few weeks so I can clean underneath it. It makes the perfect amount of coffee for a standard 11 oz mug, leaving just enough room for cream and sugar. I chose the copper design, and it looks so nice that I leave it sitting on a shelf in my kitchen when I’m not using it. It matches my décor and blends right in. After more than two years of regular use, I’m still extremely happy with it and would absolutely buy it again!

Kvalitet och brygger gott kaffe

Min Moka Pot är för fyra koppar och fungerar bra på min induktionsspis. Styrkan på kaffet lyckas jag varierar väldigt mycket, beroende på hur många gram kaffe, hur fint jag maler, om jag använder aeropress pappersfilter eller inte, och hur låg temperatur jag har på spisplattan. Jag har fått fram kaffe som påminner om bryggning i filterbryggare såväl som kaffe som är halvvägs till espresso. Utan filterpapper och på mitten temperaturen på spisen, så blir det ungefär samma styrka som filterkaffe. Det står att det är för fyra koppar kaffe, men... Som mest kan jag fylla Moka potten med 190 ml vatten och som för det mesta får jag ut 120-135 ml kaffe. Så om du är van vid enkel espresso så stämmer det att det är fyra koppar, men kaffet är inte i närheten så stark och om du är van vid 2 dl per kopp, så känns koppen drygt halvfull. Om jag bara brygger kaffe åt mig själv är denna lagom stor eller på gränsen till för liten. Om jag skulle brygga kaffe åt mig själv och någon annan, så skulle jag köpa en större.

Die Bialetti sieht wirklich schön und hochwertig aus und macht auch in der Küche optisch etwas her. Die Handhabung ist unkompliziert und bisher funktioniert alles so, wie es soll. Besonders gut gefällt mir, dass sie sich nach der Benutzung schnell und einfach reinigen lässt. Bin bisher sehr zufrieden.

Snygg, bra kvalitet, fungerar bra.

Amazing colour and quality