{"product_id":"bialetti-mini-express-black-2-cup","title":"Bialetti Mini Express Black 2 Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith the Bialetti Mini Express, you can produce an authentic espresso for in minutes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply fill the bottom of the Mini Express with water, add your favourite espresso ground coffee into the funnel, and gently heat on your stovetop. The result is a rich, authentic espresso for two. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee the coffee being made as it directly serves the coffee into the two black cups provided and while the coffee is brewing, the cups warm up through the aluminium plate. The Mini Express is constructed from food grade aluminium and includes a small nylon handle and Bialetti’s patented safety valve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCups not included. Click here to shop the Bialetti Mini Express with cups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore First Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore using the coffeemaker for the first time, it’s a good idea to wash all the parts in hot water first. The Bialetti Mini Express is NOT dishwasher safe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommended that you throw away the first 3 brews.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaking Coffee:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bialetti.co.nz\/blogs\/making-great-coffee\/how-to-make-a-stovetop-espresso\"\u003evideo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon making stovetop espresso or see the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsert the funnel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoosely fill the funnel with espresso ground coffee, do not press coffee down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the top section firmly to the base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace an espresso cup under each of the spouts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt takes only 3 - 6 minutes, depending on the size of the coffeemaker and the intensity of heat, until it’s ready to serve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissemble and hand wash in warm water. Suitable for use on gas, electric and ceramic hobs, \u003cstrong\u003eNOT suitable for induction\u003c\/strong\u003e. An induction hob converter can be purchased here:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoffeecollective.co.nz\/collections\/bialetti\/products\/bialetti-stovetop-induction-plate-13cm\" title=\"Bialetti Stovetop Induction Plate | The Coffee Collective\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBialetti Induction Plate.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bialetti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43250092245174,"sku":"7302NP","price":102.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/9943\/2024\/files\/BialettiMiniExpressBlack2Cup.jpg?v=1718059688","url":"https:\/\/www.thecoffeecollective.com.au\/products\/bialetti-mini-express-black-2-cup","provider":"The Coffee Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}