Bahía cast aluminium classic stovetop espresso maker Ibili

Bahía moka pot: the classic aluminium stovetop pot, from 3 to 14 cups

The Bahía by Ibili in aluminium finish is the classic cast-aluminium moka pot of a lifetime: the one that has been brewing espresso in Spanish homes for decades. Available in five sizes from 3 to 14 cups (150 to 700 ml), suitable for ceramic, electric and gas hobs (not induction), with a handle and knob that insulate from the heat. It is the polished-aluminium version of the same series as the lacquered Bahía Red and Black that we also sell.

Technical features

• Cast aluminium body, an excellent heat conductor.
• Compatible with ceramic, electric and gas hobs. Not suitable for induction.
• Insulating handle and knob: they do not burn when serving.
• Safety valve and funnel filter, the classic features of a moka pot.
• Not dishwasher safe: aluminium is washed by hand (that way it keeps its polish).

Available sizes

Select the size in the drop-down; the reference and capacity correspond to the model chosen. The 14-cup size (700 ml) is one of the largest made in domestic moka pots: ideal for large gatherings and light catering.

How to use it (and how to get the best coffee)

Like every moka pot, the Bahía works by steam pressure: fill the base with water up to the level of the valve, put medium-ground coffee in the funnel without tamping it, screw it together well and bring it to medium-low heat. The advice we always repeat in the shop: take it off the heat as soon as the coffee starts to gurgle — letting it boil burns the coffee and is the number-one cause of bitter mokas. Aluminium, a great conductor, extracts a dense espresso in just a few minutes.

Which size to choose?

The "cups" of a moka are espresso cups (about 50 ml). For 1-2 people, the 3-cup; for the everyday of a coffee-loving home, the 6-cup; for frequent visitors, the 9- or the 12-cup; and the 14-cup (700 ml) for large family gatherings, offices or a small catering business.

Ibili quality, with spare parts available

Ibili has been making kitchenware in Bergara (Basque Country) for generations. At Hiperchef, where we have been selling kitchenware since 1977, we carry the whole Bahía series with its original spare parts: gaskets with filter, funnels and handles for the Bahía and Elba coffee makers. A moka with spare parts lasts decades.

Good to know

• If your kitchen is induction, this aluminium Bahía is not for you: choose the stainless steel Moca or the Elba by Ibili, suitable for all hobs including induction.
• Wash the body by hand with water and mild soap and let the pot dry uncovered; do not use abrasive scourers on the polished aluminium.
• First time: brew one or two "sacrificial" pots and throw them away; the inside gets cured.