Preparation Methods // Moka Pot

Zubereitungsarten // Mokka-Kanne

This small pot is found in almost every Italian household, often mistakenly called an espresso maker. While it can't make a real espresso – the pressure of 1.2-1.5 bar is simply too low for that – it certainly makes a nice strong coffee.

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Even with this preparation method, there are a few things to consider to achieve a perfect result in your cup:

As always, the right grind size is crucial. It should be a bit finer than for hand-filtering. Due to the low pressure compared to a portafilter (9 bar), the coffee grounds must under no circumstances be compressed or pressed down. The water would "struggle" through the coffee, and it would end up bitter and harsh. We recommend loosely filling the coffee grounds into the filter and simply smoothing them with your index finger.

Also very important: do not let the pot "boil through" on the stovetop until the end. Coffee does not like boiling water, and you would burn many aromas. Develop a feel for when you can remove the Moka pot from the heat. This depends on the size of the pot and the heat. When the coffee starts to rise and a steady stream of coffee flows into the upper container, the residual heat is sufficient to push all the water from the bottom to the top through the coffee grounds.

For perfect enjoyment, pour your freshly brewed coffee into a preheated cup.