Bialetti Dolce&Gabbana Moka Express 3 Cup
Bialetti and Dolce&Gabbana unite to celebrate the Italian coffee ritual. Created in 1933, the brainchild of Alfonso Bialetti, Moka Express has always been an undisputed icon of Italian style.
Today, in the exclusive Dolce&Gabbana edition, Moka Express becomes a tribute to the artistic crafts, landscapes and unique colours of Sicily, recreating the decorative motifs of the Sicilian Cart: an element of folklore of the island which, with its traditions, has always been at the heart of Dolce&Gabbana’s aesthetic.
Moka Express Bialetti Dolce&Gabbana transforms the coffee ritual into a celebration of style and a doubly Italian pleasure.
The approximate brewed coffee volume for the 3 cup pot is 130ml. Note: The actual volume of brewed coffee is dependent on the volume of water and the grind or type of coffee added to the pot prior to brewing.
Each Bialetti Dolce&Gabbana Moka Express features hand-applied designs that may result in slight variations in the placement of Dolce&Gabbana's signature motifs. These variations are to be expected and ensure that no two Moka Express pots are exactly alike.
- Made in Italy.
- Body material: aluminium.
- Handle and knob material: thermoplastic.
- Easy-clean safety valve.
- Suitable for use on gas, electric and glass ceramic hobs.
- Suitable for use on induction hobs only if used with the Bialetti induction plate.
- The approximate brewed coffee volume for the 3 cup pot is 130ml.
Each individual Bialetti Dolce&Gabbana Moka Express is characterised by distinctive features linked to the varying position of the decorative motifs on the collector.
| Cup Size | Approximate Brewed Coffee Volume* | Approximate Total Height (cms) | Approximate Width (cms) at bottom of base (point to point) |
| 3 cup | 130ml | 16.0 | 9.0 |
| 6 cup | 250ml | 21.5 | 10.5 |
Before First Use:
- Before using the coffeemaker for the first time, it’s a good idea to wash all the parts in hot water first. The Bialetti Moka Express is NOT dishwasher safe.
- We recommended that you throw away the first 3 brews.
- It’s really important that you don’t use the handle while unscrewing as this can cause the handle to break.
Making Coffee:
Watch the video on making stovetop espresso or see below...
- Fill the base with water to just below the level of the safety valve. Be careful not to overfill as the air in the space between the water and the coffee filter is what heats and forces the water up through the coffee. If the water tank is overfilled the result is boiled coffee, with a bitter or burnt taste.
- Insert the funnel.
- Loosely fill the funnel with your favourite ground coffee. (We recommend a medium-fine grind. Medium-fine will feel gritty when rubbed between your fingers, not powdery).
- Screw the top section firmly to the base.
- Place the coffeemaker on a low to medium heat. When using on gas adjust the flame so that it does not extend up the side of the pot.
- It takes only 3 - 6 minutes, depending on the size of the coffeemaker and the intensity of heat, until it’s ready to serve.
- Remove immediately from the heat once coffee pot is full. Do not allow to boil and do not put on full heat as this may cause the coffee to have a burnt taste.
- Dissemble and hand wash in warm water.
- Periodically clean the internal sides of the column in the top part of the pot ensuring no build up of coffee residues.
- Suitable for use on gas, electric and ceramic hobs, NOT suitable for induction. For Moka's up to 6 cup size, an induction hob converter can be purchased here: Bialetti Induction Plate
All orders are dispatched from our East Tamaki warehouse in Auckland and typically arrive within 3–5 business days. We also offer free shipping on all orders over $150. The following shipping rates apply to orders under $120:
- NZ Mainland: $8.00
- NZ Rural: $13.00
- NZ Waiheke Is, Great Barrier Is, Chatham Is, and Stewart Is: $13.00
Yes. We offer a 14-Day Change of Mind Return on eligible items.
If you've changed your mind, you can return unopened and unused items in their original packaging within 14 days of receiving your order for a full refund or exchange.
To start a return, please contact our team within 14 days of delivery. Please wait for return authorisation before sending any items back.
Contact us:
Email: info@bialetti.co.nz
Phone: 09 272 8620 (during business hours)
For full details, please see our Returns & Refunds Policy at: https://www.bialetti.co.nz/pages/returns
We have a number of stockists around the country, and these are listed per region at https://bialetti.co.nz/pages/stockists.
Bialetti sizes refer to espresso cups NOT standard NZ cups. A 2-cup model makes two espresso-sized cups of around 30ml each.
A moka pot should always be brewed full, as under-filling the water or coffee affects the pressure and the quality of your brew, so choose the size that matches your usual serve. As a guide, a classic flat white uses around 2 cups of stovetop coffee topped with frothed milk. Many households keep two sizes of stovetop on hand — one for every day, and a larger one for when guests visit.
Stovetop coffee is espresso-style: rich, intense and full-bodied, but brewed at a gentler pressure than a commercial espresso machine, so it has its own character. It's how Italians have made coffee at home for over 90 years, and it can be drunk as an espresso, or you can add hot water for a long black. It also makes a beautiful base for a flat white or latte — just add silky frothed milk from a Bialetti milk frother (see Milk Frothers & Accessories – Bialetti). If you love crema, check out the Bialetti Brikka's special valve which produces a rich golden crema, the closest a stovetop gets to bar-style espresso (at Bialetti Brikka).
Classic aluminium models such as the Moka Express and Brikka won't work directly on induction, but you have three options:
- Choose from our stainless steel range — the Venus, Moka Induction or Brikka Induction pots suit all stovetops including induction.
- Or pick the Moka Exclusive Induction, which pairs the iconic Moka design with an induction-ready base.
- Alternatively, the Bialetti induction plate (13 cm) lets you use any aluminium Bialetti on an induction cooktop.
Yes, we have a range of ring and filter sets and funnels for Bialetti models, and we have replacement glass inserts for Bialetti Coffee Presses. Check out our spare parts at https://www.bialetti.co.nz/collections/spare-parts.
Replacement handles and top knobs for Bialetti Moka Express pots are available but the handle must be attached by an authorised repairer - contact us for details via info@bialetti.co.nz.