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Another tip I picked up from can't-remember-where: Heat the water before installing the coffee. A kettle is best but I've preheated the bottom half on the stove

Another tip I picked up from can't-remember-where: Heat the water before installing the coffee. A kettle is best but I've preheated the bottom half on the stove as well. Brewing starts right away, without baking the grounds for minutes in advance while the rest of the operation gets up to temp. Best done with extreme caution, as near boiling water will do your fingers in if it goes over. I set the bottom on a grippy surface, wind the top on, and only have to get a grip on the base for the final cinch.

ValentineC 5y ago
> Best done with extreme caution, as near boiling water will do your fingers in if it goes over. I set the bottom on a grippy surface, wind the top on, and only have to get a grip on the base for the final cinch. Yeah, that's probably the most troublesome part of my daily moka experience too. I use a paper towel and grip it at the valve to minimise contact.
HonestMistake 5y ago
> Best done with extreme caution, as near boiling water will do your fingers in if it goes over. I set the bottom on a grippy surface, wind the top on, and only have to get a grip on the base for the final cinch. Pro-tip: get yourself an ove-glove or equivalent knock-off and never burn your hand again: https://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Resistant-Resistance-Household/dp/B000VS63DE/ https://www.amazon.com/Ove-Glove-Resistant-Resistance-Househ...