Moka Pot Coffee
Detailed instructions on how to brew a delicious coffee at home using a moka pot.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: -5kcal
Equipment
- 1 Moka pot Bialetti Venus (2 cups)
Instructions
- Grind the beans. They have to be a bit coarser than an espresso grind.1 serving roasted coffee beans
- Add the hot water to the bottom chamber of the moka pot. Hot water reduces the brewing time which creates a better coffee. I use hot tap water so I can still handle the moka pot rather than boiling water. The level of water should be just below the safety valve.1 serving hot water
- Add the ground beans to the coffee basket until it's level with the rim (note 1). Don't compress it or tamper it down - it should be nice an fluffy.
- Add the coffee basket over the bottom part filled with water. Screw on the top.
- Place the moka pot on your stove on high (note 2). Let it brew until the pot start "whistling" and switch of the heat immediately to avoid over extraction or the coffee will become bitter.
- Pour your coffee very slowly into your favorite cup to avoid any sediment in your coffee. Leave the last bit in the moka pot - I know this is hard - but that part is full of sediment.
- Enjoy it as an espresso or pour over some steamed and frothy milk to make a flat white or latte.
- Let the moka pot cool down and rinse it immediately to remove any sediment that's hard to clean off later on. Don't use detergent as it can leave an unpleasant taste.
Notes
Note 1: A moka pot is designed to work with a full coffee basket, which provides the correct coffee-to-water ratio.
Note 2: Any stove including electric, gas, or induction - even fire works.
Nutrition
Calories: -5kcal | Sodium: 12mg | Calcium: 7mg
