Hi "thebeanexperience"
A Moka Pot is a staple in most traditional Italian kitchens. Rather than rely on expensive & complicated espresso machines (that many people can't afford) or going to a coffee shop, these inexpensive stovetop coffee makers allow the regular Italian coffee drinker to enjoy a cup of rich coffee that's very close to espresso at home.
Many call it espresso, but it really should be called a near-espresso or espresso-like. The Moka Pot steam-brews the coffee under pressure, but it's not as high as what's required to meet the official definition of espresso. However, the final results are very close to the real thing.
If you'd like to know more, I have a bunch of information on my site - the link is in my signature - or you can ask more questions here. If the site is slow to load, keep trying. My tech guy is working on the issue.