Coffee Break

What happens when we make coffee? | How to make the Perfect Cup of Coffee | How to use a French Press / Cafetière | How to use a Moka Pot / Stove Pot / Espresso Pot | Electric drip, Filter or Percolator Method | How to store coffee

How to use a Moka Pot / Stove Pot / Espresso Pot

Despite their name these coffee makers do not make true espressos, instead they brew a thick rich cup of coffee that is best served in a demitasse (espresso size) cup.

• Consisting of three chambers, the bottom chamber is used to heat the water, the middle one contains the ground coffee and the top chamber is the area the coffee brews into (where the coffee ends up).
• Fill the bottom chamber with cold water to the desire amount.
• Add coffee to the middle chamber and pack lightly. (Use a medium fine grind).

Coffee measures:  - Using one flat scoop of coffee 7g per cup serving.
(One scoop provided with equipment / 1 dessertspoon = 7 grams)

• Place the pot on the stove over medium heat.
• Steam and water will travel from the bottom chamber, through the middle chamber and up through a spout.
• Brewing should take approximately 4 minutes depending on your type of Moka Pot. When top chamber if full off coffee, remove from heat.
• Pour and enjoy.