Bialetti is the world's most recognized and cherished coffee company. Over 120 million cups of coffee are made internationally each day from Bialetti Coffee Makers. The "L'Omino" (the little man) icon is widely recognized as Bialetti's exclusive symbol of quality and authenticity. The inspiration behind Alfonso Bialett's original Moka Express was an early washing machine that consisted of a boiler and a tub collecting hot water. The Moka Express was developed on the basis of this principal in 1933. Today in Italy, 90% of families own a Bialetti product. This proves Bialetti's continual  commitment to trtadition and dedication to perfecting the Italian coffee experience for consumers everywhere. Next to the traditional Muka Express Stovetop Espresso Machine, Bialetti also offers the first ever Stovetop Cappuccino Maker as well as the semi-automatic espresso maker Mokona.