Molte grazie amico mio.Hello Richard, yours is a Class.
The Kitty is this one attached below. As you can see the two share a similar shape, but it is not exactly the same.
As far as I know the Class is out of production, while the Kitty is still being produced. Hope this helps answer your questions, my friend.
It's always my pleasure to serve a fine British Gentleman and friend.
A beautiful Bialetti ! .... I say to you Marco , without prejudice , Italy made the most beautiful coffee pots and my favorites are the "art deco " styles ... Etsy has many beautiful Italian pots , many rare outside of Italy , unfortunately the shipping cost is astronomical .
Beto , what is your method of cleaning your Bialetti ?I always use low heat and put a little cold water on the top of my Bialetti. This way, the coffee doesn't come into contact with the hot metal and doesn't burn, preventing it from becoming bitter.
Cheers!
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The Moka pot was invented by the Italian Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. And yes, Italy used to make and still makes the most beautiful coffee pots.
True Marco .... but I have read several times that it is not good to let heat run up the sides of the pot . You need a flame or coil heat equal to or just very slightly larger in circumference to prevent that . A diffuser should work , but some heat will still rise up the sides. I went with the flat electrical mini hot plate which should provide a base almost equal to the coffee pot base .... We'll see very soon !Any gas or electric stovetop will be perfectly fine.
Yes !....... and I'm glad they have beautiful pots now of stainless steel , aluminum is just not for me . Strangely it was a Frenchman who invented the well loved Cuccumella NapolitanaThe Moka pot was invented by the Italian Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. And yes, Italy used to make and still makes the most beautiful ones.
Ron, same for me: only pots made of stainless steel, no aluminum. And a dear female colleague from Sorrento two years ago gifted me with a true Cuccumella Napoletana, which I do not use but keep as a splendid display piece in my kitchen.
Dear @malocchio
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Dear Beto, it's exactly what I do, too. And I also use a soft disposable paper napkin to further dry and clean the entire moka pot, especially the outside which I like to always look nice and shiny.Dear @malocchio
I wash them by hand, in warm water with a regular dishwashing detergent and scrub with a non-abrasive sponge. Then I let the parts drain upside down and then right side up to make sure they don't develop mold. It is also important to rinse well so that no detergent residue remains on the metal. This would cause a strange smell similar to that of rotten eggs.
I hope I've helped you in some way, my dear friend.
Thank you very much for the mention, dear Marco. I'm glad to know that we also have a taste for espresso in common, my dear friend.
️Grazie Beto !..... I had the same vision for cleaning . On the outside of the pot I will use the best metal cleaner / polisher I have ever used :Dear @malocchio
I wash them by hand, in warm water with a regular dishwashing detergent and scrub with a non-abrasive sponge. Then I let the parts drain upside down and then right side up to make sure they don't develop mold. It is also important to rinse well so that no detergent residue remains on the metal. This would cause a strange smell similar to that of rotten eggs.
I hope I've helped you in some way, my dear friend.
You're welcome, my dear friend.
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Ron, a dear B&B friend years ago sent me two tubs of this Blue Magic, a total novelty for me at the time since it's nowhere to be found here in Italy. A true marvel on any metal, polishes to a diamond shine like nothing else, I was seriously impressed. You are definitely right my friend, it's simply the best.
Dear Beto, you can come anytime here in Rome and I'll prepare a truly special coffee for you, artisan made by a family owned business and wood roasted in the old fashioned way. Of course, some more to be grinded, packed and brought back home for you.Thank you very much for the mention, dear Marco. I'm glad to know that we also have a taste for espresso in common, my dear friend.
Signore, does the vendor have a website? I'd be interested in purchasing a sample size (250g) of the beans... or do I need a holiday to Rome?Dear Beto, you can come anytime here in Rome and I'll prepare a truly special coffee for you, artisan made by a family owned business and wood roasted in the old fashioned way. Of course, some more to be grinded, packed and brought back home for you.
I discovered how good this polish is when I saw guys polishing vintage automobile hub caps . Nothing else restored them to showroom condition like Blue Magic could .
