Better Moka Pot Coffee
Use medium-fine coffee, fill the base with water to the safety valve, avoid tamping, and brew over moderate heat. Remove from heat when the flow turns pale and sputtery.
A moka pot brews concentrated coffee using steam pressure. It is not identical to espresso, but it can produce a rich base for milk drinks or a small strong cup. Use a medium-fine grind, fill the bottom chamber with water up to—but not above—the safety valve, and add coffee to the basket without tamping it down.
Assemble carefully and brew over moderate heat. Once coffee begins flowing, avoid leaving the pot unattended. Remove it from the heat when the stream becomes pale and sputtery, then cool the base briefly if needed. Excessive heat and over-extraction can create harsh flavours. Follow the manufacturer's safety and cleaning instructions.
Step by Step
Step 1: Fill the base with water up to the safety valve.
Fill the base with water up to the safety valve.
Step 2: Add medium-fine coffee to the basket without tamping.
Add medium-fine coffee to the basket without tamping.
Step 3: Assemble the pot and place it over moderate heat.
Assemble the pot and place it over moderate heat.
Step 4: Remove from heat as the flow turns pale, then serve.
Remove from heat as the flow turns pale, then serve.
