Moka Pot

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  • Introduction

    The Moka Pot, also known as a macchinetta (small machine) or "Italian coffee pot", is a stove top coffee maker which produces coffee by passing hot water pressurized by steam through ground coffee. While the moka pot does produce a rich, strong coffee it is not to be confused with espresso as they are not the same. Tips to produce a great Moka Pot include: Use fresh, quality coffee with a fine grind, Preheat the water, removing pot from the stove before coffee burns. Hardware you will need include: 1 Moka Pot, a water kettle, coffee Grinder (pref. Burr Grinder), fresh quality coffee, a burner, and a good hand mitt.

  • Step 1: Preheat Water

    Using a kettle bring water to a boil. The purpose of doing so is to limit the time a moka spend on the burner risking the chance of cooking the coffee. This will cause an unpleasant bitter taste.

  • Step 2: Grind Your Coffee

    Using fresh ground coffee is your first step to a perfect cup of coffee. Try to get your hands on a quality burr (rather than blade) grinder. Using a burr grinder will ensure uniform ground coffee with consistency. When grinding your coffee for a moka pot it is important to use a medium/fine grind.

  • Step 3: Fill Moka Pot

    Remove the top of the moka pot so that you can pour boiling water into the bottom. There is usually a line internally that indicates when to stop filling.

  • Step 4: Insert Filter Basket

    Insert basket into the brewer bottom that you filled with water in step 3.

  • Step 5: Fill Filter with Coffee

    Load the filter basket with freshly ground coffee apply slight pressure with your hand so that the grinds settle (filter should be filled so that the grinds are level with the top of the basket).

  • Step 6:
    Screw Brewer Top Back On

    Screw brewer top back onto the bottom. Make sure you keep the brewer bottom level so you don't spill grinds or water. We suggest using an oven mitt to avoid burning yourself.

  • Step 7:
    Place Brew on Heat Source

    Now that your brewer is back in one piece; place it on your heat source with the lid open so you can see when the brew cycle begins. Heat should be moderately high.

  • Step 8: Watch the Brew Cycle

    Soon after the pot starts making sounds you will see the coffee slowly enter the brewer top. In the beginning of the cycle you will see the coffee entering the brewer top looking very dark and progressively getting lighter due to the extraction getting closer to the finish mark. Once it turns to light color like tea, it is time to close the top and remove the moka pot from the heat source to avoid burning.

  • Step 9: Cool off Moka Pot

    After removing the moka pot from the heat source it is best to run the brewer bottom under cold water to completely stop the brew cycle so that it doesn't over extract causing a bitter cup of coffee.

  • Step 10:
    Enjoy a Wonderful Cup of Coffee

    Pour coffee into mug and enjoy!!