Moka Day Launched: April 21 to Celebrate the Italian Moka

Moka Day Launched: April 21 to Celebrate the Italian Moka

April 21 has been designated "Moka Day" to honor the Moka pot, introduced by Bialetti in 1933. The initiative aims to highlight the Moka's place in Italy's coffee ritual and as an icon of design.

• Date: April 21 (annual day dedicated to the Moka)
• Origins: the Moka, designed by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933, made home espresso-style coffee widely accessible.
• Purpose: to promote the cultural and culinary heritage of Italian coffee through events, tastings and educational activities.
• How to participate: cafés, design museums, associations and enthusiasts are encouraged to host talks, demonstrations and themed events.

Moka Day aims to strengthen the Moka's role in local identities and Italian communities abroad, celebrating an object that combines function, aesthetics and shared memory.