Youre excited about your morning cup of coffee, but youre alsotiredof the same old drip coffee every day.
Its also much too early for acoffee shoprun, plus it would require getting dressed.
Heres where learning how to use a Moka pot will revamp your morning.
(Sorry, Mr.
If you love tomake lattes at home, the Moka pot is good for more than just regular joe.
How do you use a Moka pot?
Moka pots vary in size from 1-cup to 6-cup to 18-cup.
This makes it easy to brew exactly what you need without wasting precious beans.
For single servings, a 1-cup Moka pot will do the trick.
If youre serving a small crowd, a 6- to 9-cup Moka pot should be enough.
Cups are measured in espresso cup size.
The grounds should be a little larger than table salt.
Boil water in the bottom portion of the pot.
Be sure only to add water to the fill line and no higher.
The fill line is just under the pressure release valve (also called a safety valve).
This valve needs to be clear to make it release steam as pressure builds.
Once the water is just boiling, turn off the heat.
Put coffee grounds in the middle portion of the pot that looks similar to a funnel.
Dont tamp the grounds down, but do level the grounds off.
Gently drop the filter into the bottom of the pot.
Hold the bottom portion of the pot with a towel (no burnt hands in this kitchen!)
and twist the top of the Moka pot on.
double-check the lid is propped open so you could see when the coffee starts to brew.
As soon as you hear a gurgling sound, shut the lid and remove the pot from the burner.
Pour coffee into an espresso cup if drinking black.
Pour into a larger coffee mug if you like to add water for Americanos or frothed milk for lattes.
Learning how to use a Moka pot can seem like a lot at first.
To cut out a step, you might use pre-ground beans.
Just note that the flavor may not taste as fresh and the coffee may not be as strong.
The strength of the coffee depends on the correct grind size.
Should you tamp coffee in a Moka pot?
No, and for good reason.
Espresso machines are made for high pressure, Moka pots are not.
While either brew method is a fantasticgift for coffee lovers(or for yourself!
), theres a definite difference between the two.
Moka pots arent necessarily better than French presses, and vice versa.
Instead, its all about what you prefer in a cup of coffee.
Do you like super strong coffee that is thick and rich like espresso?
Then a Moka pot is the best option for you.
Do you prefer a more full-bodied coffee that is still strong, but not quite as sharp?
Thenusing a French presswould be your best bet.
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