Bialetti Moka Pot
The Bialetti Moka Pot is a stovetop coffee maker that has been a beloved icon of Italian design since its introduction by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. The Moka Pot is so iconic that it's on display in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Bialetti has sold over 330 million Moka Pots worldwide, and estimates suggest that over 90% of Italian households have one.
The Moka Pot is known for producing a strong, rich, and flavorful cup of coffee and is a popular choice among coffee enthusiasts who appreciate its simplicity and reliability. Overall, it is a classic coffee maker that has been enjoyed by coffee lovers for nearly a century.
WHAT YOU NEED
Chaffless coffee
Grinder
Moka pot
Kettle
Scale
Timer
1st step:
Measure and grind your chaffless coffee for a 6-cup moka pot: Measure out approximately 20 grams of coffee. Grind it to a consistency finer than pour-over but not as fine as espresso – somewhat coarser than granulated sugar.
2nd step:
Fill the lower chamber of the moka pot with water up to the level of the pressure valve, around 345g. Insert the funnel (the container for the coffee grounds) into the chamber. If water enters the funnel, pour out any excess and put the funnel back in place.
3rd step:
Pour the ground chaffless coffee into the funnel, creating a level surface and cleaning any excess grounds from the rim of the funnel. Do not compress the grounds.
4th step:
Tightly screw on the moka pot's top section with the spout.
5th step:
Position the moka pot on a stove over medium heat. If using a gas stove, ensure the flame doesn't extend beyond the pot's base to avoid overheating the handle.
6th step:
As the water nears boiling, the pressure will force the coffee upward into the top chamber. Listen for a bubbling, hissing sound, which indicates that the brewing is complete. Promptly remove the moka pot from the heat. Allow the coffee to finish flowing into the upper chamber, then carefully pour your freshly brewed chaffless coffee.