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How To Use A Moka Pot (Coffee Brew Tips)

Want to know how to use a Moka Pot correctly and craft the tastiest cup of coffee? If so this is the guide for you.

If you cant afford a espresso machine but want amazing tasting coffee then the Moka Pot is for you! But all you need is this little guide to change your coffee brewing experience into heaven.

History of The Moka Pot

The Moka Pot was designed to be used on the stove top. The Moka or Mocha Pot got it’s name from the city of Mocha in Yemeni.

The unique pot was invented by an Italian engineer named Alfonso Bialetti in 1933 and fast became one of the necessary staples of Italian culture.

The moka pot is today most commonly used in Europe and in Latin America.

The coffee is brewed by the passing of boiling water pressurized by steam through ground coffee up the nozzle and into the chamber above.

They are traditionally made of aluminium but sometimes made of stainless steel. Bialetti is probably the most famous brand out there. They come in a variety of sizes to suit the size of your party.

The modern Moka Pot consists of a bottom chamber that holds the hot water, the steam pressure pushes water through the basket holding the ground coffee. Then the coffee is collected into the collecting chamber which has a lid.

With the Moka Pot you can enjoy a quality espresso at home just like at a cafe.

How To Use A Moka Pot

Here is what you need to make that perfect cup in the pot:

  • Moka Pot Coffee Maker
  • Premium Craft Coffee Beans
  • Water
  • Pour Over Kettle (optional)
  • Coffee Mug
  • Grinder (recommended)
  • Stove (gas or electric)
  • Stovetop steamer (If you love milk, flat whites & Lattes)

Why should you get one? Because the price is amazing and they make great espresso. But if you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a machine then this is one of your best options.

Things to Do Prior To Brewing

Ensure your Moka Pot is clean is a must.

It is recommended starting with high quality whole bean coffee and grinding with a burr grinder before brewing for best results.

Try not to grind the coffee too early, as it may quickly lose it’s amazing attributes that give it it’s full flavour.

Consistancy is key when brewing with any manual coffee makers.

Selecting The Grind Coarseness

The grind coarseness is very important for all different types of coffee beans.

The Moka Pot grind is to be Coarser than espresso grind. Sandy to touch particles a little like sand.

Adjusting your settings on your hand grinder to perfect your grind may take a little trial and error.

But the results will be a smooth, rich and pure coffee bliss.

How To Use A Moch Pot – Steps To Success

Step 1.

Pre heat the water to prevent burning the coffee. Boil water seperatly in a coffee kettle using fresh filtered water.

Step 2.

Grind your beans slightly courser than an espresso grind, which is a bit sandier than an espresso ground.

Make sure you grind enough coffee beans to fill the filter basket chamber.

Step 3.

Pour the ground coffee into the chamber basket loosly, using your finger level out the basket and make sure no coffee is sitting on the edge of basket. The seal area wants to be clear for maximum extraction.

Set aside the basket of coffee when done.

Step 4 of How To use a Moka Pot

Now add your hot water to the bottom chamber make sure you stop before the valve (steam nozzle)

Next place the basket of coffee into the bottom chamber.

Step 5.

Attach the chambers together, bottom chamber and top chamber screw together.

Make sure the chambers are screwed together firmly to form a good seal.

Do not over tighten chambers together.

Hold the bottom chamber with a towel when screwing together because it will be very hot.

Step 6.

Brew time. Place the Moka pot onto the stove top using a moderate heat.

The extraction process should take about 5 minutes, from placing the pot on the stove until extraction into the top chamber.

Leave the lid open until coffee starts coming out of the nozzle. Now close the lid.

Do not boil the water. You want to gradually heat the water so that when the coffee is pouring out of nozzle it is slow and steady.

Once the chamber is full or stops extracting coffee, remove the Moka pot from the heat source. Once removed wrap the bottom chamber up with a cold cloth to stop the extraction process.

This will help with a sweeter more well bodied brew.

Step 7.

Pour into your favourite coffee mug or espresso cup and enjoy. If you want a great flat white or latte gently heat a stovetop steamer of milk.

Warning: Dont leave left over coffee sitting in pot for too long. This will stain your Moka pot.

Enjoy your Moka Pot made coffee in the comfort of your own home. Now that is living!

Step 8.

Clean – up!

Moka Pot cleaning is best performed straight away to prevent build up of coffee stains. Make sure you clean your pot properly, otherwise they turn old quickly which can really affect the taste.

Wash with normal detergent and let dry.

Now dispose of grounds either in the bin or compost.

How To Use A Moka Pot Verdict

With a little practice and help you will be making your best coffee in no time using the Moka Pot Method!

The Moka Pot is a terrific way to begin your coffee journey without the big money outlay.

It is easy, simple, fast and can produce some amazing coffee making results.

Better than a espresso machine sometimes if you get it right.

Good luck and may your coffee be warm and tasty!

Read our other helpful coffee guides below depending on your style of brewing:

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