Place the moka pot on a stove over medium heat If using a gas stove, make sure the flame is not larger than the base of the pot so as not to expose the handle to heat. As the water in the bottom chamber approaches a boil, the pressure will push a stream of coffee … Read more
Use a consistent fine to medium-fine grind size You shouldn’t go all out and use espresso-fine grinds. Those could clog the filter screen and generate a dangerous amount of pressure. Go for coffee that’s just a little finer than your average drip coffee grounds. What coffee grinds for Moka? You can use any medium to … Read more
If you’re brewing coffee using a 9-cup moka pot, you’ll want to use around 50 – 55 grams of coffee. This will give you a nice, strong and delicious coffee. If you like your coffee on the weaker side, you can use less coffee. Just remember that the more coffee you use, the stronger your … Read more
In general, the rule of thumb for a moka pot is to use a 1:12 coffee to water ratio. This will yield a strong espresso-like concentrate of about 6.5 ounces. A good place to start is with 13 grams of coffee and 170 grams of water. For those looking to brew a specialty cup of … Read more