Simple Way to Upgrade Your Moka Pot 

Thank you. To save money, I purchased the original Bialetti Moka pot with the E&B replacement filter at the same time instead of buying the E&B Moka pot setup. This approach cut the total cost for me in half. Great advice.

As an experiment I got a filter paper and cut out a circle out, by drawing around the silicon gasket. I held this down by pressing down on the gasket with the up turned basket. I wetted the paper before placing it over the metal filter to keep it in place. This gave a smooth tasting coffee and cleaning the machine was a breeze. I have now brought a box of aero press filters which fit.

There has been a sad truth that although bialetti is the one which created the moka pot, e&b lab makes it even better. In comparison, the superfine e&b lab filter outweighted that of bialetti, but personally i think by using 2 aeropress filter( one at the bottom of the coffee bed, wet, one on the filter, dry) will definitely work as if there were e&b lab filter or a puck screen for espresso machine. Overall thanks again Matteo for such a great video about how everyone can upgrade that very coffee maker into something delicate. Wish you all the best.

I'm glad you knew the correct answer!

Your moka pot videos are the best. Now I consider getting such filter. But even more interesting would be comparison of Bialetti filter + Aeropress filter vs E&B filter + Aeropress filter

Hi Matteo, thanks for another excellent video. I've been using a Bialetti moka pot with E&B filter for over a year and I agree that the results are really worth the upgrade in terms of the cleaness and taste profile of the coffee in the cup. I'd had my Bialetti moka pots for several years and have recently purchased the E&B Lab 1-cup ands 3-cup moka pot. The one immediate difference I note is that the E&B filter and silicone gasket is a better fit in the E&B Lab moka pot and is slightly easier to remove for cleaning. Thanks again

Thank you for the in depth review.

I just received my E&B Lab 6 cup Moka pot. Made a few trial runs and mistakes as well. Firstly I used the same grind setting as with Bialetti which resulted in channeling. Obviously Comandante C40 (Red Clix) with 34 clicks was too fine for IMS competition filter. The coffee puck showed evidence of cracking. Then fine (coarse) tuned my grinding to 40 clicks and seemed to work fine. I also think that temperature wise this heats up more quickly. The first shot ended up sputtering as I let my guard down. In the end I managed to pull a decent moka out of it that was probably stongest coffee I've had with a moka pot. It wasn't bitter or sour just super strong. I think this is a good product and produces excellent coffee once you master it. ☕️

Great comparison. Thank you.

Hello Mateo, I have a 6 cups bonVIVO Intenca Moka Pot for a few years now and have been looking for improvements ever since. After relatively disappointing attempts with a Bialetti Brikka Induction, I came across your channel. Based on this video, I bought an E&B Competition filter for my bonVIVO pot for 21.20 € + 2.95 € shipping inner Germany. I have to say that it was the best decision and the best way to improve my coffee. By using the original more thicker sealing of my pot it's working perfectly. The extraction is already good with paper filters, but in my opinion the taste is even better with the Competition Filter. The filter is also more sustainable and protects the environment. Thank you for your great videos. I join you here and can recommend the E&B Competition Filter without reservation, not only for Bialetti Moka Pots. Greetings Roland

I was looking for these online about two weeks ago and couldn't find them because I didn't know the brand name! I stocked up on Bialetti screens so won't be upgrading this time around. Great video as always. Will stick with the AP filters, I like that they also protect the gasket from oils which seems to increase their life substantially.

The David Chipperfield Alessi is my go to. It's just wonderful. The E&B gives clarity at the expense of depth and mouth feel. We're making moka not espresso.

Hullo Matteo - just a quick thanks for making this video. If nothing else it shows that the moka system is more sophisticated and adaptable than people think. I’ve got a few questions though if you don’t mind; Firstly, When comparing the E&B with the Aeropress, don’t you need to take account of the fact that paper filters also absorb the coffee oils? Second, The amount of reservoir water that gets passed thru the coffee basket is also dependent on the position of the basket’s tube in the water. (One way to test this is to weigh the water that reaches the top-section). Essentially you really should have carried out this test using two identical Bialetti setups where one had the different filter. Thirdly, the E&B has its own gasket which may or may not be apt for the Bialetti body. In my (very limited) experience, the ‘fit’ of the gasket can be decisive. This is especially true with s/s-inox pots which are pressed rather than cast&machined because you don’t always get a ‘step’ that accepts the metal filter. Ultimately the gasket has to ensure a pressure-tight seal between four surfaces. I’m sure there was something else, but for the moment I’m tempted to get the E&B-6 for my Brikka-2 4-cup.

I love the lady in this video , great work

The comparison I’ve personally been waiting for. I’ve been thinking about getting an E&B filter for my Bialetti 6-cupper but always wondered if they were worth it: here in Canada, they cost more than the Moka pot! For reference, my Moka Express cost $36CAD 18 months ago ($52 now!!) and the filter is available here for $38CAD. But, for the last 6 months or so, I’ve been using an Aeropress filter per your, James Hoffmann’s and a few others advice. So I guess the next question is: does the E&B filter make a difference when using an Aeropress filter? Does the Aeropress filter on a stock Bialetti make coffee just as good as an Aeropress filter on an E&B filter? I’d love the results of that test too. To go even further is it just as good to use an E&B filter, no Aeropress filter, vs Bialetti filter with an Aeropress filter? If a “naked” E&B is as good, then I could dispense with using an Aeropress filter all together. I just re-read the above. Pretty convoluted. More simply, I’d love a test that compares all four possible combinations: Bialetti, naked; Bialetti/Aeropress; E&B, naked; E&B/Aeropress. Obviously, the Bialetti, naked is going to “lose” in such a test, but it would be nice to see what the differences, if any, exist between the other 3 combos, using the naked Bialetti as a reference point.

Hi Matteo, thanks for doing a video specifically for the filter. What size dosing funnel do you use while you are doing WDT?

Hello Matteo, thanks for all your helpful video’s. Can you tell me if there is an aeropress filter this fits the 6 cups bialetti? Can’t find it anywhere.

Hello! Your channel is great! I wanted to ask if you've ever ordered silicone gaskets for the ENB Lab 3? Or can you recommend something similar?

Thanks for this comparison. It is nice that only the filter can be changed instead of buying a new pot. I am fine with aerppress filter.

Thank you for the video! I have my Bialetti pot and seeing your videos with the E&B I've been wondering about upgrading/replacing mine. Having the Bialetti, is it worth getting the E&B or is it okay just to get the E&B filter and silicone gasket? Does the "rest" of the E&B pot make that much of a difference/improvement to replace the pot?

Hi Matteo, thanks for another great video! How do you like your Black Crank handle for Comandante C40? Is it worth it to upgrade?

Great video. Just got my Comp filter. Where can I get the black ring you use on the moka funnel to prevent coffee to go everywhere. Thanks

I cant seem to find this filter readily for the usa. anyone have a good link for a one cup moka pot?

Ciao Matteo, vedo che usi un diffusore invece che la fiamma diretta, cambia molto? che marca è? anche l'anello dosatore della dimensione del portafiltro della moka hai qualche suggerimento?

Hi Matteo, this was an interesting experiment. Using different filters for your moka pots. I'm always looking for new or alternative ways to improve my morning coffee. You have show me a few techniques on your other videos. This was one too. I will be purchasing an E&B LAB filter. I expect they also sell silicon gaskets. I did though want to know the brand of diffuser you used in this video. I could not make it out from the video. You give all the equipment used save the diffuser. I travel quiet a bit and sometimes where I stay there will be an induction oven. This looks like a solution. Thank you.

Hi, thanks for the details on the E&B filter. The question is, is it worth getting the E&B filter for my Bialetti, if an Aeropress filter can do the same job?

I have a Bialetti Brikka (4 cups) - what size of the E&B filter do you recommend?

Hi Matteo, thanks for the video! Do you know if the 3cup E&B filter will fit a 4cup Moka express? I’m planning to get my first moka pot and am unsure between the 3 and 4 cup

Great video! Can u give me some info about your gears? Is that a 3 cup moka? The filter is 57mm diameter? If yes, what about the black funnel you used with the stirring needles? Is it compatible with both 3 cups moka filter and coffee mchine arm (58 mm)? Because I can only find 51, 53 and 58mm funnels meant to be used with coffee machine arms.

Awesome to find this channel, Matteo! Would you say that the Bialetti with the E&B Lab filter makes a coffee which is just as good as the E&B Lab moka pot (of course with the E&B Lab filter) ? I regularly use a La Pavoni and a 9barista. I pulled out the moka pot for travelling and discovered that in fact it is capable of a really good coffee when paired with specialty beans. I’ve been alternating it with the aeropress which I use for a longer drink. Thanks, and keep it up!

I make my moka using a standard filter plus a paper filter (aeropress filter). Seen that these E&B lab competition filters cost the same as my moka pot I do not see the reason for trying it out. I recently got a 3 cup alessi moka pot. I am stunned by the fact that the Bialetti 6 cup moka pot produces a coffee thát strong that your teeth almost fall out, where the 3 cup produces the perfect strength moka. Talking about filter holes we should instead be talking about coffee to water ratio in the moka pot cup variants?

I wonder how the e&b filter will stand up with time … meaning cleaning and oil clogging of the filter. Yes, I should do I full clean each time, but usually only on weekends 😂 A presto!

The Bialetti larger holes will allow the finer ground particles to pass through hence the grittiness. You need to grind according to hole size to get a better comparison. Thanks

Ciao Matteo quick question , i have a Bialetti induction moka 3 cups after watching your video i will upgrade my filter but should i also give the paper filterS a try, btw i have never tried using paper filters for my Bialetti. Buon Anno

Dear Mateo, thx for the video. I assume for the 2 cups brikka bialetti, I should buy the 2 cups e & b filter? Right? Thanks again for your answer

You can get a Chinese espresso machine for 400 all stainless pid, independent water/steam

e & b lab products don't exist where I live. would you suggest a stainless steel moka pot from bialetti or grosche?

Matteo, if I get the E&B Filter, do I still use a paper filter when brewing?

Hi Matteo, how are you? I have a bialetti mini express...do you know if the 1 cup filter fits it?

Ciao! Che macina caffè utilizzi? Online se ne trovano una marea, ma è difficilissimo scegliere e certi prezzi sembrano veramente folli!

New viewer. Can you recommend a Moka Pot for a Glass Stovetop? I’d like to play around with making coffee for my husband. I’m not a coffee drinker myself. Though I might try and make tea in one since I saw a video on that too. 😊

I just found out that my Bialetti has 2 filter in top of each other! could be a factory mistake as I think there should be only one!?

I am moving away from cookware and anything heated up to make consumables made with aluminum Any stainless steel moka pots you would recommend? (I am new to this way of making coffee- the new generic moka pot I have, I can’t figure out how to use it. 🤦‍♀️) Thank you 😊

What are those cups you have?

hmm wonder if the competition filter will fit my 6 dollar Imusa moka pot...

where can I buy this one? I'm living in the South Korea

an e&b filter is the same price as a whole 6 cup bialleti moka pot, so i guess I'm just gonna keep using an aeropress filter for the time being 😢

Hello so i have Bialetti 6 cup moka pot and so if i buy E&B filter ( 6 cup size ) it will fit and work all good ? Sorry if this is little stupid question but I’m new at this so i want to make sure.

I prefer the "gritty" coffee

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That WDT tool is 3D printed?

How about using portafilter mesh/ filter instead of aeropress filters? It's reusable!

Couldn't help but notice the "Drug Free" tattoo as you sip caffeinated beverages. haha

Quindi il costo vale la pena? Si sente una netta differenza mi pare di capire

I kept staring at the cattle nose ring, had to watch the vid a few times to get the filter message. My bad.