The Moka pot is a quick and simple method of making espresso style coffee on a stove using a special kind of coffee pot.
The water is first heated in a kettle before being added to the base of the Moka pot. Ground coffee is then added and the assembled pot is then placed onto a hot stove. The boiling water is forced up the spout passing through the coffee grinds in the process.
What you will need.
Moka pot, (come in various sizes, the one in the photograph holds 1 – 2 cups).
Kettle.
Coffee. (Moka filter holds about 15 grams of coffee or about 2.5 – 3 tablespoons).
Coffee Grinder.
Oven gloves, tea towel, (used when tightening the base).
To Begin
1. Fill the kettle up with water.
2. Grind your coffee beans. (a fine grind works best).
3. Get your Moka pot.
4. Add water to your Moka pot base.
Add ground coffee
5. Add fine/medium ground coffee to the filter, (there is no need to tamper the coffee down). Reassemble the Moka pot.
6. Place Moka pot on the hob and watch the coffee brewing. (Or close the lid and when you hear the pot gargle remove from the flame. The base can then be ran under a cold tap, if required to prevent further brewing).
7. Pour out your coffee and enjoy.
Congratulations, you have made your first coffee using the Moka coffee pot method. Now experiment to find your perfect coffee.