As you know, coffee is life in Italy. But you can still have la dolce vita stateside with the best stovetop espresso maker. Unlike espresso machines that can take up precious counter space, this type of model is typically the size of a tea kettle.

The secret to making a great Italian coffee is rooted to the history of the moka pot. In 1933, Alfonso Bialetti, a smelter and then an aluminum workshop owner, invented the octogonal coffee machine after watching his wife do laundry. After World War II, it was patented by his son as the Bialetti Moka Express, bringing espresso out of cafes and into Italian homes. Seven decades later, the Art Deco Bialetti percolator is in the permanent collection at New York’s Museum of Modern Art and the company has partnered with the likes of Dolce & Gabbana and MacKenzie-Childs to vary up the iconic aluminum design.

Bialetti is no longer the only stovetop coffee maker with an avant garde design. Alessi is another notable Italian brand for a Neopolitan pot worthy of the best coffee beans. If you love your brew to the moon and back, the celestial Caffettiera con cuore e stelle is something to put on your wishlist.

Here are the best stovetop coffee makers that might just make you forget your barista’s name.

MacKenzie-Childs x Bialetti Courtly Stovetop Coffee Pot

We can’t recommend stovetop coffee makers without including the original. The patent design by Bialetti has an octagonal base, which ensures a perfect brew as the coffee slowly rises to the top chamber in less than two minutes. Just add cold water to the bottom chamber of your moka pot, ground coffee in the middle, and turn on the stove to let it do its thing. True caffeine lovers will point out that moka pots do not produce real espresso, as it lacks crema–a silky, almost creamy layer floating on top of an espresso machine-produced shot. However, that hasn’t stopped us from enjoying it. The quintessential MacKenzie-Childs check-floral design combines the cottagecore aesthetic with the true art of Italian coffee-making.

Grosche Milano Stone Stovetop Espresso Maker

The design of the Grosche Milano Stone stovetop espresso maker, a speckled stone that looks like the bottom of a creek, gives your stovetop coffee maker a contemporary look that’s suited for a modern kitchen. The Canadian brand is a relative newcomer, but they know their moka pots, which extract the coffee’s oils in a way that will send a decadent aroma throughout the house. Bonus: The grip has a burn guard to keep your fingers safe from the hot surface. The Grosche is even compatible with a wood stove—should you need a nudge to go camping.

Alessi La Conica Espresso Coffee Maker

La Conica was designed for Alessi in 1988 by Aldo Rossi, who was known for his post-modern style. With La Conica’s cylindrical base and pointed top, Aldo created a stovetop espresso maker that broke away from the conventional octagonal shape and design. According to Alessi’s president, Alberto Alessi, Aldo had an “obsession related to coffee,” and made more than a handful of items for the Italian brand. Alberto considers La Conica “one of the most poetic(al) expressions” of his family business. For a coffee maker that is “more functional,” Alberto recommends the Alessi La Cupola due to La Conica being more aesthetically pleasing rather than functional in use.

Bialetti Moon Espresso Maker

For those who are more into curves than angles, the Bialetti Moon takes all the functional elements of the moka stovetop espresso maker and subdues them with a rounded stainless steel silhouette. Working it is similar to the 1933 model: Fill the base with water, add ground coffee, then heat over low heat—it’s induction compatible, as well as with gas, electric, and glass stovetops. You’ll have a cup of coffee in no time as the hot water is forced up as it works its way through the grounds.

Alessi Pulcina Espresso Coffee Maker

Considered a revolutionary moka pot by the Alessi team, Illycaffè and Alessi asked designer Michele de Lucchi to design Pulcina. This moka pot is as innovative as it is pleasurable to look at with the coffee being released just before it gets too strong. Not a single drip of coffee is lost thanks to the design of the pot’s spout.

Moka Espresso Coffee Maker by David Chipperfield

Architect David Chipperfield brought the Alessi moka espresso coffee maker to the dark side with its black cast aluminum design with 11 sides. The flat top is suited for cup placement to keep your cuppa warm. It might not be bad for a plate of biscotti either.

Wolf & Badger Chambord Moma Espresso Maker

Looking for a dishwasher-safe coffee maker? Ease of use is what makes the Bodum Chambord MoMa espresso maker a nice little appliance that won’t eat up your counter space or rely on single-use plastic pods. Inspired by the best moka pots of Italy, the Danish-Swiss company put their own colorful spin on the brewing method. Simply unscrew the base and fill with water, then heap the coffee into the filter basket and screw on the top. Then put on the stove top and wait to percolate and you’ve got great coffee while you’re still wearing pajamas.

London Sip Espresso Maker

For those who want to be entertained during brew time, look no further than this borosilicate glass London Sip espresso maker with a stainless steel base. Beginners will love that it is as simple to use as an electric coffee maker. With a six-cup capacity, you have no excuse to host a brunch. If you really want to impress your guests, cook up the best espresso shots and then top them with milk foam for a twist on a latte.

Cuisinox Roma Stovetop Moka Espresso Maker

There is a 25-year warranty to the Cuisinox Roma, so suffice to say the brand has confidence that this moka pot will stand the test of time. Made with stainless steel, the moka pot can be used on all stovetops. Plus, it shimmers beautifully in the corner of your kitchen when not in use.

Alessi 9090 Espresso Coffee Maker

The 9090 was the first espresso coffee maker in Alessi’s 100-year history, and was the first item exhibited at the MoMA. Alberto Alessi has spoken about losing the “function” of the coffee maker to design, but designer Richard Sapper has combined the two in this beautiful model. An anti-drip spout and a lever lock allows for easy use, even if you’re not an expert at coffee making. The 9090 Manico Forato version incorporates a colorful red handle that also allows for a better closing system to this innovative and aesthetically-pleasing coffee maker.

9Barista Espresso Machine

Almost a century since its creation, the design and evolution of the moka pot has sparked game-changing stovetop coffee makers, including the 9Barista,which isn’t technically a moka pot. Coffee connoisseurs will already know that this design will take their home brew to a whole new level (or nine). Unlike other moka pots, 9Barista makes a true-to-form espresso—we are talking a seriously bold shot of coffee with that delicate crema layer to rival your favorite coffee shop. Scientifically speaking (coffee geek-talk), the machine reaches a high pressure of nine bars, the same pressure achieved by your barista to get your coffee flavor just right.

Moka Alessi Espresso Coffee Maker

Alessi has created a handful of moka pots by renowned designers over the years, but the moka pot by Italian architect Alessandro Mendrini is a classic. Paying tribute to the classic design, Alessandro apparently wanted to mimic the Bialetti moka pot shape but in a modern-contemporary fashion. Vision achieved! The ergonomic handle is a winner in our eyes for easy handling.

Grosche Stella Aroma Stovetop Espresso Maker

The Grosche Stella moka pot comes in an ultra sleek four-cup size stainless steel vessel that embodies something like a thermos. This design allows you to control the coffee flavor by changing settings from medium to strong. All purchases fund the Grosche Safe Water Project, and each product sold gives more than 50 days of safe water to communities in Sudan, Uganda, Pakistan, and India.

MoMA Gemini Espresso Maker

This cute little espresso maker looks like it belongs in a dollhouse, but don’t be fooled by its appearance. Made in Italy, this MoMA moka pot resembles the original Bialetti moka pot and works in the same percolated technology unique to moka pots. This contraption is definitely made for people who don’t like sharing and want two perfectly measured espresso shots anytime of the day.