How to Make Coffee Using a Moka Pot

Do you enjoy a robust cup of coffee but lack an espresso machine? Using a moka pot, you can still prepare a potent cup of coffee without an expensive espresso machine! The moka pot is a stovetop espresso maker that produces a rich flavor that is somewhere between a strong coffee and an espresso in terms of boldness and intensity. Whether you have a taste for regular coffee or an espresso beverage such as a latte, cappuccino, and more you can create it with the moka pot. This simple, step-by-step guide will help you start using your new moka pot and start your day with the perfect cup.

Ingredients

·     Coffee, medium-fine grind

·     Water

Tools and Equipment

·     A moka pot

·     A coffee mug

·     Spoon

·     Heat source (gas or electric stovetop, burner)

·     Paper towel

Time to Complete Task

 7 – 15 minutes

Servings

2 oz (or ¼ cup)

1.  Remove the packaging materials from the coffee maker and any warning labels inside the moka pot before first time use.
2. Rinse the exterior and interior of the moka pot thoroughly with water only. Do not use any detergent or abrasive towel as they may cause damage to the pot.

The moka pot is composed of three (3) main parts: top chamber, funnel filter, and base (heating vessel).

Grip the base and twist the top chamber of the moka pot counterclockwise to unscrew the top chamber from the base. Set the top chamber to the side.

Remove the funnel filter from the base and place it on a flat surface.

Fill the base with water until it is level with the valve. Do not overfill the base.

Use a spoon to fill the funnel with coffee ground level with the top. Do not press the grounds down. Note: Be careful! Pressing the grounds may cause too much pressure inside the pot causing it to explode, which can lead to injury.

Wipe off any excess coffee grounds from the funnel’s rim with a paper towel.

Take the top chamber of the moka pot and tightly twist onto the base in a clockwise motion.

Place the moka pot on top of a heat source over medium-high heat. Note: If using a gas stove, the flame must not go beyond the rim of the base.

Open the lid of the moka pot to observe brew. Close the lid once the coffee begins to flow into the top chamber. Note: Close the lid if the coffee begins to sputter to avoid burns.

As the coffee begins to flow into the top chamber, grab the handle of the moka pot and carefully move the pot to the edge of the heat source. Note: If using a gas stove, keep the moka pot centered on the heat source and lower the flame level as low as possible.

Turn off the heat source once the top chamber is full or when the coffee has stopped brewing into the top chamber. 

Carefully grab the handle and pour the freshly brewed coffee into a mug.

Your moka pot should be cleaned after every use to avoid product build up. The moka pot is not dishwasher safe. Do not place your moka pot into a dishwasher.

1.   Wait for the moka pot to cool completely to avoid burns.

2.   Twist the top chamber of the moka pot counterclockwise to disconnect it from the base.

3.   Thoroughly rinse the interior and exterior of the top chamber with warm water only. DO NOT use any detergent or abrasive towel.

4.   Remove the funnel filter from the base. Discard the used grounds into a trash can.

5.   Rinse the funnel filter with warm water. Place the funnel filter to the side.

6.   Empty any remaining liquid from the base.

7.   Rinse the base with warm water. Place the base to the side.

8.   Use a paper towel to thoroughly dry the exterior and interior parts (base, funnel, and top chamber) of the moka pot.

9.   Reassemble the moka pot.

This concludes the instructions on cleaning the moka pot.