How to Make Moka Pot Coffee
Learn how to make perfect moka pot coffee at home with this easy recipe. You'll get the right grind for brewing the best coffee every time! You don't need an espresso machine to make this strong, flavorful brew.
Servings: 9 2 fl oz cups
Calories: 1kcal
Ingredients
- 1.34 oz single-origin coffee beans dark or medium roast
- 2 cups filtered water for 9-cup moka pot
Instructions
- Make sure the filter and gasket are in place in the upper chamber, and bring a pot of filtered water to a boil (212°F or 100°C).
- Pour the coffee beans into a conical burr grinder and grind on a medium setting; a little finer than one would use for pour over. The grounds should slightly coarser than granulated sugar.
- Fill the lower chamber with boiling water to just below the valve.
- Pour the ground coffee into the funnel, tapping the side of the funnel to level the grounds and to remove any air pockets. Do not tamp down the grounds. Level the top with a knife.
- Carefully place the funnel into the lower chamber, then securely screw the upper chamber onto the lower chamber, using a towel or oven mitts to protect your hands from the hot metal. Make sure there are no grounds on the gasket, threads, or the edge of the funnel.
- Place the moka pot over low heat on an electric stove. If you're using a gas stove, keep the flame smaller than the base to protect the handle. After a few minutes on the heat, you'll hear the water starting to boil.
- Once the coffee starts coming out of the center column, watch it carefully. If it shoots out violently, turn down the heat immediately. Once the upper chamber is half full of coffee, turn off the heat.
- When the stream of coffee turns a honey color, immediately close the lid and remove from the heat. Stop extraction by submerging the lower chamber in a bowl of ice water, by wrapping it in a cold towel, or by running it under cold water.
- Pour the coffee into demitasse cups and enjoy right away.
Notes
- Use a medium grind that's slightly coarser than granulated sugar.
- Do not tamp the grounds when filling the funnel. This can cause channeling, which means the water won't flow through the grounds evenly, causing a poorly flavored brew.
- Make sure there are no grounds on the threads, gasket, or the edge of the funnel when you screw the two chambers together; even one piece can compromise the seal.
- Fill the lower chamber with boiling water rather than cold water; it speeds up the brewing process and prevents the coffee from getting overextracted.
- If you're breaking in a brand new moka pot, you'll have to discard the first two or three batches of coffee, since they won't taste good.
Nutrition
Serving: 2fl oz | Calories: 1kcal | Sodium: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg
