Coffee bean fiends have Italy to thank for the simple aluminium coffee percolators (or Moka pots) which have long been iconic in the coffee world – and for good reason. These stove-top coffee percolators brew a rich, aromatic espresso in minutes. Designed in Italy in 1933 by Luigi De Ponti, the simple but effective coffee percolator uses steam to pressure boiling water through the coffee to produce the perfect brew. It remains the best and simplest home espresso maker to this day.