While the original Bialetti Moka Express may be the most instantly recognisable with its iconic octagonal shape, in the last couple of decades, the slightly more elegant and contemporary Venus has started to steal some of its limelight. With its smooth curves and stainless steel body, the Venus is hardier, somewhat sleeker and also induction-compatible. No wonder many people are choosing this newer model.

Now, Bialetti is offering a bright upgrade to the younger member of its family with the Venus in colour. Virtually identical to the Venus except for the striking colours, it has a long-lasting metallic finish achieved through Physical Vapour Disposition (PVD), making it hard-wearing and long-lasting. It is currently available in blue and copper, in two different sizes!

Bialetti Venus size guide

As with most moka pots, the Bialetti Venus comes in a variety of sizes. When choosing your size, please bear in mind that  each cup corresponds roughly to a ~30ml concentrated shot. To make it longer, many people will dilute the concentrate for an Americano style coffee.

Almost all stovetops work best when brewed at full capacity so pick a cup size that will correspond to the number of people you want to serve (or half that amount if you like doubles).

Here are our recommendations in terms of number of people being brewed for:

• 1 person - 2 cup
• 1/2 people - 4 cup
• 2/3 people - 6 cup

These yield estimates are based on our own experimentation but may vary depending on the amount of coffee used, the amount of water used, the specific coffee you're using and the grind consistency.

Bialetti Venus features

• Makes a concentrated rich espresso-style coffee
• Made of polished 18/10 stainless steel
• Easy to clean - just rinse & wipe and allow to dry
• Suitable for gas, electric & induction stoves (2 cup not suitable for induction)
• Insulated handle and nob for handling when hot
• Pressure valve