The Italian Masterpiece
The Moka pot is experiencing a bit of a resurgence recently, no doubt due to its ability to produce a viscous, appropriately dense espresso. Master this tiny, Italian-made, eight-sided wonder with our Moka pot brewing guide.
Pro Tip: If you have a new Moka pot, clean it with water and baking soda. Then make two pots of coffee (but don’t drink them!).
Base Specs
Coffee: 18g
Grind: Fine
Water: 300g
Water Temp: 185°F / 85°C
Brew ratio: Approx. 1:16
Brewing time: 11mins
Equipment
Moka pot coffee-maker
Kettle
Heat source
Burr grinder
Digital kitchen scale
Timer
Step 01.
Bring your water to a boil in the kettle. If possible, use a low-mineral content water as this prevents the flavor of the coffee aroma being altered.
Meanwhile, grind your coffee to a fine consistency.
Step 04.
Without tamping or compressing, make sure the rubber gasket is in place and then screw the top half of the moka pot onto the bottom.
Step 05.
Place your moka pot onto the heat source making sure it covers the bottom of the pot without reaching the handle.
Set your timer for 11 minutes and start.
Step 07. As you like it
The coffee should continue to percolate for a while longer. Serve and enjoy as soon as this finishes.
True aficionados drink espresso straight. But it’s fine to add sugar depending on your personal tastes.