Moka pots are pretty lackluster for making coffee. Some tips that James Hoffmann and others recommend that make it better: * Put hot water into the basin prior

Moka pots are pretty lackluster for making coffee. Some tips that James Hoffmann and others recommend that make it better: * Put hot water into the basin prior - don't heat up from cold water, the coffee will cook and be bitter if you do. * Once it starts to pass air through (gurgling) take it off the heat and quench the bottom so the brew stops. * Don't grind like an espresso - it'll be too fine and overextract. * I also use an aeropress filter in my 6 cup bialetti and it really reduces the bitterness. Or just stick with your aeropress, that's what I would do :)