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The Italian coffee maker or Moka pot

The Italian coffee maker, also called " Moka ", was patented in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti.

This extraction method uses steam pressure and produces a strong , concentrated coffee with a body similar to espresso.

This design object has become iconic , it has won the heart of every Italian kitchen and has been exported all over the world.

Materials needed

Italian coffee maker / Moka pot(e.g., Bialetti)

Balance

Kettle

Mill(if using coffee beans)

Hob

Recommended water: filtered water

Recipe and parameters

Number of cups:depending on the model, between 1 and 18 cups

Recommended coffees: a coffee from the rangePure OriginsOrThe Explorations.

Grind:fine (a bit coarser than espresso)

Water temperature:88-92°C

Steps for preparing an Italian coffee maker

Step 1:Grind the coffee to a fine grind, similar to fine salt.


Step 2: Preheat the water in the kettle (if using a kettle, otherwise heat the water directly in the Italian coffee maker, using the hob).


Step 3Pour the coffee into the filter holder (= the funnel) and fill it to the brim. Tap the edges to even out the surface, without tamping.

Step 4:Pour the water (hot if using a kettle) into the reservoir (the bottom part of the Italian coffee maker) up to the level of the safety valve. This allows the water to heat up and rise very quickly into the coffee maker, limiting the contact time between the water and the coffee and thus reducing bitterness in the cup.


Step 5:Screw the coffee maker on, using a cloth to avoid getting burned.


Step 6:Place the moka pot over low heat with the lid open, in order to monitor the extraction.

Step 7:When the coffee starts to flow, reduce the heat and wait about 1 minute before removing it from the heat. (When the coffee no longer flows evenly and starts to foam, that's the signal.)

Step 8Rinse the moka pot reservoir under cold water to completely stop the extraction. Serve the cups.

Tips

Freshly ground coffeewill consistently offer a much better tasting experience.

Clean the Mochaafter each use to remove all traces of coffee from the aluminum

If the coffeeIt passes in less than 1 minute, that's too fast.The grind is too coarse.

If the coffeeIt takes more than 1 minute, that's too slow.The grind is too fine.

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Italian coffee maker recipe

Italian coffee maker / Moka pot(e.g., Bialetti)

Balance

Kettle

Mill(if using coffee beans)

Hob

Recommended water: filtered water