Bialetti Moka Express Coffee and LavAzza Quality Gold

The coffee is bitter; a taste of the forbidden and dangerous realm. However, it is something I cannot live without. Imagine waking up in the morning, putting a kettle on the stove to boil, and the aroma of coffee fills the entire kitchen. Mmmmm… Yes, I like my mornings like this.

I used to survive on Nescafé 3-in-1 coffee and would head to Starbucks from time to time to get a nice double dose of Mocha Latte Grande. Oh, I used to adore Starbucks and was also one of those who always succumbed to his crude commercialism to get his yearly planner! Things have changed, now.

It all started with a Facebook conversation I had with a friend of mine who now resides in Italy. We were talking about coffee and he casually mentioned about Bialetti Moka Express, his coffee maker just bought from him. She went on and on raving about it, and I decided to buy one for myself too! Also, on her recommendation, I even bought two packets of LavAzza Quality Oro coffee powder. I thought it would be nice to try Italian coffee as I am a big fan.

The espresso maker uses a different type of coffee, one that is ground to a consistency specially designed for the coffee maker. In Italy, Lavazza and Illy are two of the most famous coffee brands. There are different sizes for the espresso machine: 3, 4 and 6 cups. Italians like their espressos “corto,” or short; which means very, very little water and one can finish the entire small glass in one gulp.

The best thing about Bialetti Moka Express is that it is small, compact and really easy to use! Plus, it bolts on and is extremely easy to clean and wash. Even after putting this little pot directly on my stove burner, the handle was cool to the touch.

On the other hand, LavAzza Quality Oro coffee is usually packaged in 8.8-ounce bags. It is a ground 100% Arabica blend espresso and is sweet, full-bodied and slightly acidic; Totally suitable for all coffee machines.

Now if you ask me if I still love my coffee the same way I used to, I would answer No! I love my coffee even more now! Every once in a while, when I’m getting generous, I’d also make one for my partner, who, I’m very happy to say, is also a fan. So, dear readers, if you are a faithful coffee lover like me, I would recommend getting your own Bialetti Moka Express coffee maker set and of course LaVazza Quality Oro coffee powder.