Venus is the ultimate combination of tradition and innovation to prepare an authentically aromatic Italian coffee in a unique design. Experience the Italian way of preparing a tasteful coffee with the Bialetti Venus Pot. The historic gentleman with the moustache on its front is a guarantee of the originality and quality of a Bialetti product. Venus is made of top-grade, 18/10 Stainless Steel, resistant to high temperatures and maintaining its shape and shine over time. The easiest way to prepare coffee: Fill the boiler up to the safety valve, put the filter back in place and fill it up with ground coffee without pressing. Close the Venus firmly and place it on the stove at medium temperature. As soon as your Venus starts to gurgle, you should turn off the fire and wait for the coffee to be fully extracted. The right number of espresso cups: New Venus sizes are measured in Espresso Cups. Bialetti Venus is available in 4 sizes: 2-cup 2,8 oz espresso; 4-cup 5,7 oz espresso; 6 -cup 7,9 oz, 10-cup 15,5 Oz. Bialetti Venus is suitable for induction, gas, and electric cooktops, as well as propane camping stoves. Cleaning instructions: Simply wash with water. Do not use any detergent nor put it in the dishwasher, as it damages the product and the taste of your coffee. Patented safety valve easy to clean and to inspect; suitable on all stovetops including induction, sandblasting process inside the boiler (lower part) esures protection from oxydation, while the electropolishing process grants a perfect sealing between the boiler and the upper part of the coffee makers A perfect pairing: Bialetti Perfetto Moka is the the perfect ground coffee for stovetop Coffee Makers: from Bialetti, the maker of the original Moka Express Pot. Discover all the Bialetti blends, all specifically designed for a perfect Italian Espresso extraction. Perfetto Moka is also Made in Italy.