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Any tips on brewing with a Moka pot?

by jrace 6y ago

masonhensley 6y ago
https://youtu.be/rpyBYuu-wJI https://youtu.be/rpyBYuu-wJI I use one every day. Generally, fresh grounds, prewarm the water before assembly. I also like to wisk in a little sugar in the final cup after pouring out. (Don’t add sugar to the moka pot or it will caramelize/burn)
jlbnjmn 6y ago
Use a cheap blade grinder for a fine grind. Add water until it reaches the bottom of the valve. Fill and gently pat, but don't pack, the filter with grinds. Screw it together and put it on something hot until it finishes gurgling and starts hissing. Enjoy! (I use one twice a day and have been for several years.)
- md_ 6y ago
  Oh damn I'm going to be one of those guys. Apologies in advance. Burr grinders, especially manual ones, are fairly cheap. A $40 Hario Mini Mill does a fine job at a fine grind, and won't produce as much powder as the blade grinder. Pre-heating the water before filling the base will reduce time on the stove, which will help prevent the grounds from cooking while they brew.
  - jlbnjmn 6y ago
    I'll try the preheating and see how it goes. My $10 grinder is simple, small, less than $40, and it's been working great for 5 years now. If it ever breaks, I'll consider upgrading. Although now I'm tempted to buy a burr grinder and do a blind taste test.
    - md_ 6y ago
      I’m not convinced I can taste the difference. People think they can. ;) A better grinder may help avoid powder that can be a problem with some brew methods. And a nicer manual grinder will usually grind faster, which can be convenient in the morning. But I used a blade grinder and a French press for years. It’s fine. :)
  - jlbnjmn 6y ago
    I preheated the water this morning and the difference in flavor was noticeable. Now I have to reoptimize my coffee routine.
- n4r9 6y ago
  I've been using mine more frequently during the lockdown but I notice that sometimes a lot of water is left in the base. Happens maybe a third of the time even though I follow your routine to the tee. Any ideas what might be causing that?
  - MarkyC4 6y ago
    It's normal for water to still be in the bottom, since the funnel piece doesn't touch all the way down Some tips/common issues: 1. Make sure the base is screwed on tight. An air leak could cause water to be left (and burnt coffee) 2. The gasket on the top chamber could need replacing (try wrapping a towel tightly around the seam if you can't get a gasket easily/quickly) 3. The coffee could be packed too tightly 4. The bottom chamber could have water above/in line with the safety valve. This will cause the safety valve to leak water 5. Clogged filters in the top chamber or funnel piece Not a moka expert, I just live near Woodbridge
- ValentineC 6y ago
  > Use a cheap blade grinder for a fine grind. Don't blade grinders heat up the coffee bean as they chop it? I don't think that makes for a flavorful brew, regardless of brewing method.
  - jlbnjmn 6y ago
    If someone wants to send me a quality burr grinder, I'll happily do a blind taste test.
chewz 6y ago
Never wash it, just throw away coffee. Let the coffee stains sink into the metal.. Get a good one like Bialetti Brikka not some cheap Chinese clone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-onwBTm0g8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-onwBTm0g8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aT6DCAKQII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aT6DCAKQII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gtKLxl76eE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gtKLxl76eE Experiment and find a mokka blend that suits your taste best - Lavazza Crema e Aroma, Bourbon - I will start with that..

Any tips on brewing with a Moka pot?

by jrace 6y ago

Any tips on brewing with a Moka pot?

https://youtu.be/rpyBYuu-wJI https://youtu.be/rpyBYuu-wJI I use one every day. Generally, fresh grounds, prewarm the water before assembly. I also like to wisk in a little sugar in the final cup after pouring out. (Don’t add sugar to the moka pot or it will caramelize/burn)

jlbnjmn 6y ago

Use a cheap blade grinder for a fine grind. Add water until it reaches the bottom of the valve. Fill and gently pat, but don't pack, the filter with grinds. Screw it together and put it on something hot until it finishes gurgling and starts hissing. Enjoy! (I use one twice a day and have been for several years.)

md_ 6y ago
Oh damn I'm going to be one of those guys. Apologies in advance. Burr grinders, especially manual ones, are fairly cheap. A $40 Hario Mini Mill does a fine job at a fine grind, and won't produce as much powder as the blade grinder. Pre-heating the water before filling the base will reduce time on the stove, which will help prevent the grounds from cooking while they brew.
- jlbnjmn 6y ago
  I'll try the preheating and see how it goes. My $10 grinder is simple, small, less than $40, and it's been working great for 5 years now. If it ever breaks, I'll consider upgrading. Although now I'm tempted to buy a burr grinder and do a blind taste test.
  - md_ 6y ago
    I’m not convinced I can taste the difference. People think they can. ;) A better grinder may help avoid powder that can be a problem with some brew methods. And a nicer manual grinder will usually grind faster, which can be convenient in the morning. But I used a blade grinder and a French press for years. It’s fine. :)
- jlbnjmn 6y ago
  I preheated the water this morning and the difference in flavor was noticeable. Now I have to reoptimize my coffee routine.
n4r9 6y ago
I've been using mine more frequently during the lockdown but I notice that sometimes a lot of water is left in the base. Happens maybe a third of the time even though I follow your routine to the tee. Any ideas what might be causing that?
- MarkyC4 6y ago
  It's normal for water to still be in the bottom, since the funnel piece doesn't touch all the way down Some tips/common issues: 1. Make sure the base is screwed on tight. An air leak could cause water to be left (and burnt coffee) 2. The gasket on the top chamber could need replacing (try wrapping a towel tightly around the seam if you can't get a gasket easily/quickly) 3. The coffee could be packed too tightly 4. The bottom chamber could have water above/in line with the safety valve. This will cause the safety valve to leak water 5. Clogged filters in the top chamber or funnel piece Not a moka expert, I just live near Woodbridge
ValentineC 6y ago
> Use a cheap blade grinder for a fine grind. Don't blade grinders heat up the coffee bean as they chop it? I don't think that makes for a flavorful brew, regardless of brewing method.
- jlbnjmn 6y ago
  If someone wants to send me a quality burr grinder, I'll happily do a blind taste test.

chewz 6y ago

Never wash it, just throw away coffee. Let the coffee stains sink into the metal.. Get a good one like Bialetti Brikka not some cheap Chinese clone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-onwBTm0g8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-onwBTm0g8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aT6DCAKQII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aT6DCAKQII https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gtKLxl76eE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gtKLxl76eE Experiment and find a mokka blend that suits your taste best - Lavazza Crema e Aroma, Bourbon - I will start with that..