How To Brew Delicious Coffee On The Moka Pot

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00:00 Hello There & Cat Cameo
00:15 Moka Pot History
02:06 Parts Of A Moka Pot
04:33 Brewing Basics
12:46 Tips & Tricks

[@InnuendoXP]

Best cost:benefit brew method for anyone wanting anything near espresso at home, you can't change my mind.

[@morgandrinkscoffee]

Agreed!

[@SunriseLAW]

For me and probably many others... the moka pot was the entrance into the rabbit hole.... :) 🐇🐇

[@HoNow222]

@@SunriseLAW For me, as an italian, I was basically born already inside that rabbit hole then lol

[@SunriseLAW]

@@HoNow222 omg my coffee corner is Italian almost all the way. 2019 Gaggia CP, Bialetti moka pot, 2 bags of Lavazza and a bag of Gaggia beans from Whole Latte Love. Grinder is a Kingrinder 6 from China :)

[@HoNow222]

@@SunriseLAW Sounds like a great place! Which city?

[@marazobrist16]

Fun story. I have a moka pot. I have two toddlers. The moka pot pieces were strewn about the house and so I gathered them slowly together over several days. My standart coffee arrived and I wanted to treat it a little more specially than my typical morning cup. I filled the bottom with my water and my coffee. I brewed it with the lid down and I’m always a bit afraid with toddlers running amok. I went to pour my delicious, much anticipated coffee. The brew that came out of my pot was green. At first I thought maybe the moka pot was rusted? Or something?? But it turns out there was a green crayon in the top pot part 😅

[@NickiRusin]

lucky for you, green crayons are the tasty ones

[@InnuendoXP]

Sounds like your toddler thinks you have a bright future in the US Marines

[@vmitchinson]

😊😅😊😅

[@garak55]

@@NickiRusin Found the Marine lol Thank you for your service

[@JoelDashReed]

Good: Crayons are not toxic for obvious reasons. Bad: The wax taste, not so good, but not that bad.

[@MandrakeGuy]

i dont even like coffee, i just love hearing people talk about their passions, its awesome

[@mercurise]

Here's a tip: When screwing/unscrewing the top part of the mokapot onto the bottom reservoir, never ever tug it on the plastic handle. Countless mokapot owners have broken their handle on the mokapot doing that. Also, I too use hot water in my reservoir so I grab the bottom of the bottom reservoir with a kitchen towel and screw the top part on with my other hand. That way it'd be nice and tight to minimise pressure leakage.

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Interesting. I grew up with an Italian grandfather who only made is his coffee in a Moka, so I didn't realize they werent a normal thing to have in a kitchen until much later in life. I still like to make my coffee in his (which I inhertied) when I have time to make my coffee (usually on the weekends)

[@goose-lw6js]

They are very much a normal thing to have in the kitchen where i live (southern austria, on the border to italy).

[@calise8783]

Same! My parents are from Italy. We had a few Moka pots in different sizes as did all my relatives. I was in my late teens the first time I had a drip coffee. 😂 I didn’t care for it. Now as an adult I have a Jura full automat but cherish my inherited Mokas which still play a major role in my life.

[@RedaLazri]

This also what was called 'coffee' here around North Africa for the past few decades.

[@richarda.d.9745]

One thing I love about the Moka Pot is that it's perfect for camping. Small & easy for storage, while needing only a propane heat source or fire to provide some great coffee.

[@stacey738]

I inherited a Moka pot from my father in law when he passed away in December never knew how to use it. I brewed along with you for for the first time. Thank you so much for giving me the chance to try the coffee that oupa liked.

[@shllybkwrm]

This is so nice

[@isagoldfield7393]

♥️♥️♥️

[@grabble7605]

"never knew how to use it" ...Did you only now gain internet access? You could've learned with a Google search...

[@stefpix]

That's great. Look at some videos how do do a deep cleaning with water/white vinegar 1:1, possibly replace the rubber gasket, or try a silicone that fits. was the metal filter plate that the gasket holds in place, scrub the base underneath and the inner "chimney" with a small brush for metal straws. It is something you can do every few months. If it is an aluminum pot, never put it in the dishwasher or it will become opaque. if the inside of the bottom chamber shows oxidation and marks, you can soak it with 1:1 vinegar/water and baking soda, then use fine steel wool or brillo pads.

[@Karen-ig6bp]

Ag lekker Stacey 🤗

[@josephgallien9093]

I use my Moka Pot on an electric stove. Over time, I've learned to keep the pot handle off the edge of the burner. By keeping the pot at the edge of the burner, it's also pretty easy to control the brew by sliding the pot even father off the heat but still allowing enough heat to keep the brew going. This also allows for good crema to form. :-)

[@trevorbailey1128]

If you have an original Aeropress which came with a funnel, you can turn the funnel upside down and use it as a stand for your Mokapot basket.

[@Viniter]

There's a use for that funnel after all!

[@SteinGauslaaStrindhaug]

@@ViniterWell the funnel also useful for dumping the coffee into the Aeropress without making a mess if you're a bit clumsy like me. I have no idea why I tried to very carefully pour ground coffee from the grinder container with a slightly larger diameter than the aeropress itself, almost always spilling about a teaspoon of coffee (which also made carefully measuring it with a high precision weight a bit pointless), when I had a funnel made for it in the cupboard😅

[@trevorluff8449]

Also can be used to sit inside a smaller diameter rim cup.

[@josselynruiz2009]

We Cubans use these Mokas too! Although we call them 'cafeteras' (in the mandatory Spanish accent)😅 Another interesting note, I've always seen it made with the coffee grounds tampered down into a smooth surface. And for that iconic Cuban Espresso shot, we prepare a separate cup of sugar for those first couple of ounces of coffee, then we pour it into said cup and stir until we see foam (or espumitas in that iconic Spanish accent). Once properly mixed, we pour it over the brewed coffee in the Moka pot. Pour into the espresso shot and enjoy!

[@Soireb]

In Puerto Rico I’ve always heard it being called “la greca”

[@anathen]

Why yes I read thru the comments until I found my people❤❤❤ (dominican/puertorican)

[@marimayaflor]

Cuban/Mexican here to confirm that this is the way!

[@shannonblair4233]

Morgan! You are beautifully spoken. A wonderful video. Fun, confident, thoughtful!🎉

[@adox66]

When filling the basket, I put it in the upper part of the pot between the spout and the chimney. Balances it perfectly. I love the mouth feel of the Moka pot without paper filter. Similar to a French press when you grind finer than the norm, that beautiful full mouth feel.

[@sandrodunatov485]

Spot-on . Or, put it on top of the lower part, already filled with water, and put the coffee in the basket. Works OK on either of them. No need of any stand or third hand or balancing exercise.

[@georgehsu1085]

I also fill my moka pot with it sitting in the top section! Seemed the right way, haha.

[@polrusstomakriss9001]

​@georgehsu1085 wait you also put coffee in the water part Or where the coffee comes to carry to pour?

[@CircularPixels]

I love adding in brown sugar over the grounds if I'm using a much darker coffee. I am a fan of sweeter base coffee so Cafe Cubano makes me happy

[@TherealDanielleNelson]

Ohh. I'll have to try that. It sounds good. I sometimes put half a teaspoon of cocoa powder over the grounds

[@DarkFire515]

Kitty was about to deliver a detailed lecture on computational modelling of pressure-induced fluid flow through a moka pot but was sadly put back on the ground before he could start 🐱 great tips for moka pot brewing!

[@EHLarson]

I got that same impression.

[@halfsourlizard9319]

Nobody listens to those of us who walk on four legs 😢🦎🐈

[@ellenrik]

Am I the only one grossed out by having a cat crawling on the kitchen counter? Really? I guess most choose not to know what Feefee does in her off hours. Blechhhh!

[@halfsourlizard9319]

@@ellenrik I mean humans are pretty dirty / germy / gross, too ...

[@forserious7765]

Triple Like!!!

[@edraith]

In geardagum we used to "wash" the caffettiera a couple of times by making MILK-coffee in it (it's coffe, just using milk instead of water) and letting it sit inside the caffettiera for a whole day, then repeating the procedure again. At that point we would consider the caffettiera under break-in. After a couple of weeks of morning coffee it would start being perfect.

[@tylercote6597]

I use the top chamber to hold my filter basket. (nitpick...it's a pressure valve, not a gauge :) gauges are for measuring things). Great rundown on one of my favorite brew methods!

[@thomaswhite3059]

I was literally about to comment the same thing; I put the basket in the top chamber as I'm waiting for the water to boil in my kettle. I get my sugar for the demitasse ready so I can do a nice cafe cubano

[@CasualCoreK]

Technically it's a binary gauge, kinda?

[@biankatoth1786]

Why the top? I put it on the down part when the water is ready 😁

[@karsnoordhuis4351]

I used to do the same until i found out the lid of my grinder catch cup is even more ideal for this!

[@karsnoordhuis4351]

@@biankatoth1786 gives you something to do whilst the kettle is doing its job.

[@LeOhio817]

I am an Old School coffee drinker and make a pot of coffee in a stove top percolator. I have perfected my technique over the years and I love it. Brings back memories of my childhood when my dad brewed coffee daily at 5 am. I am going to attempt it with a moka pot. Thanks for the tutorial. ❤☕️☕️

[@forserious7765]

New stovetop percolator user here! I like all of the brewing methods, but percolator is the secret one nobody wants to talk about these days.

[@gregperez919]

My wife and I are big fans of coffee. We travel considerably and are always on the hunt for the best coffee to buy and take home to brew. Additionally, we are interested in stepping up to different brewing methods. I’ve often wondered about these pots. Thank you for an informative instructional. Looking forward to more. I’m in Turkey at this time. Of course here Turkish people have their own way of brewing and drinking coffee. I’ve been told here that it’s ok if you happen to consume some the grounds because of the healthy properties they have.

[@TigerWalts]

When using an Aeropress filter just wet it and stick it to the underside of the top. No need to try an position it on top of the base. You are just asking for it to leave a gap that way. Also, If you've filled your basket before your water has been heated and added and you don't have somewhere to put it down. Just open the lid on the top and perch the basket inside.

[@MilesMilesCrocodiles]

Oh, the nostalgia! My grandpa had one of these. When I was a kid I didn’t know there was any other way to make coffee than with a moka pot.

[@cwispypata]

Thank you. I have just discovered your channel and your "hello there" has overridden Obi-Wan's in my brain ✨completely ✨ On a serious note, I brewed with my moka pot this morning and your tips have helped a ton. Cheers!

[@ni__co]

I first learned about moka pots after seeing one on goodwill's website, did some googling, and figured I found one for a great price (~$30 with shipping) compared to how expensive they can get in stores. Then it arrived in a massive box, and I found that I bought a 50 cup moka pot. I've tried to figure out where it could have originated from, but I can't for the life of me find anything this size. After some experience using it, I enjoy my big involved ritual of making the next couple weeks of coffee :)

[@moistgiraffe3574]

To stand the basket without using anything extrenal, open the top lid and put the basket in the gap between the middle column and the spout. :))

[@sleepyprocyon]

Thanks to this video, I woke up this morning excited to make coffee in the Moka Pot that I’ve owned for ~7 years. I’ve never been successful in making anything good in it until i followed your advice in this video, thank you!

[@jaxonsazle]

Oh my god, her clock! The numbers slowly move up and then they switch! At the beginning you can see the 5 slowly move to the top then the 6 starts at the bottom! I love it!

[@kaken3137]

I purchased a moka pot a couple of years ago but had been afraid to use it (until seeing your video). Used it for the first time this morning, and the coffee was really good. Thanks so much!

[@Ohio_etsu-masu]

07:00 my trick to deal with it is while the kettle boils water- l stand the bascket in the top half, the spout creates a 3point space with the outlet nozzle (with lid open) and it's very steady for filling with grounds. Then the water boils, fill bottom, drop basket and screw top before heat has its effects. Happy brewing

[@kittenmagebone5494]

I don't drink coffee most of the time, but I still somehow come back to this channel every few months. Fantastic content as always!

[@Orange_You_Glad]

My daily routine is a “moka pot americano” (moka pot topped up with hot water) which I find to bring a nice balance of maintaining the moka pot richness while also clarifying the taste.

[@laurak32123]

Same! I find the straight brew too strong, but works great in the americano style

[@markthomas38]

I like it that way too!

[@coreycannon4511]

Me three. When I’m not using it to make Moka-chinos (Moka Pot cappuccino), that is.

[@ianball7559]

I add 50ml or so of cold water to the top chamber before putting it on the stove to stretch out the drink a little. I'm a patient fellow and put cold in the bottom too, so by the time it's brewing, the top chamber water is not cold anymore.

[@Karowato]

Great video, as always! I use a taller shot glass to hold the grounds basket during filling. Also, I find it easier to stick the AeroPress filter to the bottom of the brew chamber instead of on top of the grounds.

[@thomaswhite3059]

🤨 wait, would that do anything? If it's on the bottom of the basket, the filter paper is filtering water. Unless it's for distributing the water more evenly.

[@coreycannon4511]

I also use a shot glass.

[@vmitchinson]

Bottom of the BREW CHAMBER

[@shastahill]

​@thomaswhite3059 not the bottom of the basket but the brew chamber :) I've done the same when adding a paper filter, though of course either way works fine. Edit: sorry, I hadn't seen someone else already responded to the confusion.

[@jonthebru]

I have a stainless steel version, I brew essentially the same way. The only difference is I bring out a filter and pour it through to remove the sludge. Good video, first by you I've ever watched.

[@kimreynolds3385]

I've had my Moka Pot for a few years now and never had luck. I'm looking forward to trying this technique over the weekend. Thank you Morgan!

[@coreycannon4511]

For a deeper dive, James Hoffmann did a 4 part series on the Moka Pot. There’s also The Wired Gourmet’s “Moka Pot Voodoo” (I think it was called) to look at and Matteo Ottavio’s channel also does a ton of Moka stuff. They’ve all really helped me level up my Moka game.

[@sturmey1966]

you're better off using James Hoffman's method. These instructions are not good.

[@kimreynolds3385]

Worked great Morgan. Thank you again.🙂

[@joyfuljaj]

I'll have to re-watch his method because this didn't seem much different. I need more practice but I don't want to waste really good beans on what comes out to be okay coffee. I'm not blaming the method I'm just blaming my ability.​@@sturmey1966

[@garak55]

Nice video. Moka pot looks very new. Don't forget it's raw, machined aluminium and not quite foodsafe for a while (a little bit carcinogenic but mostly tastes bad). You should season it by brewing coffee and throwing it away a few times before using it. Bialetti writes as much in the instruction manual. Also, yeah, you can stand the filter part in the bottom part while you put coffee in it, you don't need to 3d print a stand lol

[@frankboyer1490]

The seasoning thing is a myth

[@UnderTheSummerSun]

I was introduced to Moka pot after I moved to Austria and immediately fell in love. Till this day it’s my favorite type of coffee maker.

[@easilystartled2203]

It's such a simple, sweet little brewer, I absolutely love my moka. Been brewing moka pot coffee for years and still learned a thing or two from this video so thank you!

[@julietagomez5642]

You can stand the filter inside the top of the moka pot! (You open the lid and it will fit perfectly between the “center stick” and the sides !) 🤩

[@RaymondCalloway]

Absolutely fascinating and thank you for the instructions! I have often seen these Brewers in friends' houses and never knew what they were for! The pressure outlet on the side, I always thought it was to plug something into that because it look like a headphone jack! You have educated me today, thank you very much Morgan!

[@puckarooni]

I am so excited about this video!! I have been using a moka pot for years and it is by far my favorite way to make coffee.

[@KornersquaredMike]

I always put my filter basket in the well of the top section to pour in coffee to the basket while preheating the water in the bottom section on the stove. And if you’re new to moka pots. It’s a great little tool and does take some time to get used to but I love the thing!

[@nishkamarya934]

Hey Morgan, just wanna say I've been watching you from basically the start of this channel and love what you do and you are such an inspiration to me. I've been using primarily a moka pot for the past few years and love it's simplicity and cost effectiveness. I'm finally gonna buy my first espresso machine (rancilio Silvia) Again, hope you keep doing what you do best, sliding and brewing (also the coffee spills)

[@morgandrinkscoffee]

That means a lot, thank you! Hope you love the Silvia, it served me well for many years 🖤

[@hetormcneil1240]

Fantastic presentation so much so I have ordered the same coffee pot and ground coffee, thank you can’t wait to try it out 👍

[@natewestcott]

This is great. I got my moca pot in Italy last year on deployment. Now I can get an even better cup out of what already makes a great cup. Thanks.

[@isagoldfield7393]

I ♥️ my moka pot, been using it for 9yrs. with my favorite Stumptown coffee Hair Bender, so good! I drink it just black♥️

[@AbrahamMart]

I started with coffee with my Argentinian moka pot VOLTURNO, which is a traditional Argentinian brand, till this day i love making coffee in my moka pot. I’m now in the espresso world, but still love my Volturno.

[@adamgallimore2103]

Just stumbled across your channel. This is an awesome video and it has convinced me to get a moka pot! Your presentation and editing are very clean, and I was thoroughly engaged throughout the video!

[@angelinegiselle]

i bought a bialetti coffee jar specifically to benefit from its lid because it has a built-in stand meant to balance the mokapot filter basket. the jar is also where i keep my beans for the mokapot or french press. i prefer using fresh cool water instead of hot water, and a gentle steady flame to slowly heat the pot. it’s one of my favourite brew methods for the weekend.

[@michaelarighi5268]

Bought my first Moka pot in about 1965, when I was off in college. Used it over a hot plate. Only decent coffee on campus, as we were a new college and there weren't any coffee houses for the first year or so. Used it through early grad school, when I sold it to a friend from the South, who'd never seen one and loved the coffee. Picked up a new one over the Summer after, which I used for a couple more years, until I got my first "real" espresso maker, a stovetop Vesuviana. Replaced it a few years later (~1976) with an Atomic, which would steam the milk. Passed that on to a friend about 15 years ago, when I bought a semi-automatic Saeco Aroma. My friend managed to wear out the Atomic! (Steel threads on the fill cap vs. cast aluminum body). I ended up moving "backwards" a few years ago, to a manual lever La Pavoni Europiccola machine, which I love.

[@draviteh2361]

I 3D printed a stand and a funnel for the coffee basket of my moka pot. It made it sooo much easier to fill without spilling anything, and I can't believe Bialetti don't sell stands and funnels for them.. I'm lucky to have access to 3D printers at my place of work.

[@chadedmundsomeone9649]

Very informative. Thank you. I got mine at a thrift store and have been experimenting.

[@noclu3atall251]

Thank you for making this content, excted to try different methods. Mine is always, cold water, put find grind coffee, low medium heat till simmer out and turn off heat, cool down n pour. I love the full body and aroma from moka pot, always made my morning

[@stefpix]

Remember to change the rubber gasket, or clean the silicone gasket every few months. The rubber gaskets are cheap but deteriorate after a few months and give a bad taste to the coffee. The silicone gaskets are more durable and you can soak them in hot 1:1 white vinegar/water solution overnight to remove the smell. Also good to do a deep cleaning once in a while, remove the metal filter and the gasket at the bottom of the top part and scrub. You remove the filters, put 1:1 water/white vinegar solution in the base,for a few hours, then brew it without coffee. You can scrub the inner part of the "chimney" with a cleaning brush for metal straws. Anyway spare parts are very cheap. And there are third party upgrades like silicone gaskets and metal filters from companies like E&B. The steel moka pots are more durable, but aluminum ones probably keep the coffee hotter.

[@x103femke]

I have one, multiple even! I also use them while camping with friends since its easy to take with and god i absolutely when the camping ground fills with the smell of freshly brewed coffee!

[@chomp54321]

This is one of my favoured way of brewing. I use my dosing cup as a stand for the basket. There are different sizes of paper filter. I have a 3-cup model, so I use 56 mm filters. This is also a great way to take my coffee on camping trips with the least amount of fuss.

[@dwalker6868]

Learned a lot thank you for sharing. I don’t own one of those pots but maybe one day I like the way they look. I also like when someone else pours me a cup that they made again thank you for sharing.

[@BN99239]

I put a paper filter on top of the basket before closing it up, something like an aeropress paper filter will work, this helps make the end result have more clarity. Also, this is personal preference, but I prefer my coffee from a moka pot to taste less "burnt" so the moment that it's done extracting, I will dunk the bottom part of the moka pot into cold water to stop the heat, as you have mentioned in the video, or just pour the coffee out right away. Note that if you don't pour all of the coffee out for your regular serving, it's important to take a small spoon to agitate the coffee inside the moka pot so that it's a bit more evenly distributed, since the last few seconds of extraction is much more diluted.

[@tnykuuh]

If you have a glass stove top, one of the trick I found was that once you see the coffee starting to come out at the top, I move the moka pot to the side of the burner so it is not fully on it. It slow down a tad the coffee pouring while still keeping it going without going crazy.

[@RenayOpish]

This is what I do too

[@mpa3588]

Temperature Surfing, its what has been documented quite well on KZbin! Works quite well on electrical stoves to control the coffee flow!

[@shaniseglyn]

I saw a tip of taking an aeropress filter and putting it on the underside of the coffee reservoir. You can wet it, and it’ll stick to the metal filter. This helps to mitigate the silt and grounds.

[@josephvillenabuchberger4257]

you came to the exact right time as i currently thought about how to get more out of my pot

[@annescholten9313]

My preferred method to make a delicious cappuccino. Thanks Morgan for putting the mokapot briefly in the spotlights.😊

[@TrueWalker88]

This was so informative, thank you!

[@EHLarson]

After going with the earthy flavors of the French press for the last few years, my wife and I picked up a Moka pot to give that a try. It arrived a week ago and we immediately started combing through your videos looking for... well, this one right here. :-) It's good to see we pretty much got the basics right from the start.

[@lesterfalcon1350]

Bialetti have some more modern shaped steel versions, that will also work on induction. I have the Venus. I can recommend these over the traditional octagonal for 3 reasons. The chimney is more downward directional, so no spluttering everywhere when brewing with the lid up, the mouth to the spout is more forgiving if you pour you quickly (the old one forces the coffee into the lid and it goes everywhere. And the screw thread feels a little easier to align.

[@ratiuvictor9533]

I love the Moka Pot. Whe still used the one my father bought in the 70s. I don't even think is a original Bialetti but it still brews great coffe

[@lybula]

Always the perfect calming content. Am blessed

[@FAQIvan91]

Moka is like a part of me. I'm Italian, it's everywhere, in every Italian kitchen. ❤ I loved this video.

[@Serenity_Dee]

I _love_ my moka pots. I have six of them in different sizes and my three-cup, in particular, is in rotation as a daily driver along with my 1-liter French press and my Aeropress (with the Fellow pressure valve replacement filter).

[@akcalo]

I got myself a moka pot. And at first sip i was instantly transported to my fave little espresso place back in NY Julianos (sadly closed now😢) but its good to be able to have that familiar taste at home! I have as a weekend treat.

[@ShaunOfNintendo]

I remember watching my parents making coffee with the Moka Pod when I was young. It's really fun to learn that the coffee spurts if you keep it on the same heath the whole time haha. I used to always see our Moka pot doing that and just assumed it was just how it worked. I go between using an Aeropress and a French Press at home. Now I want to try the Moka pot lol. Really great video Morgan!

[@eringiesler6485]

Also your style, your hair, your presentation style - I love it!! You slay

[@MaePekoPeko]

Omg I just bought a moka pot last week and I kept looking for a Morgan video on it T-T so excited for this.

[@MsPunkRockk]

So cool! My parents have one but i have NEVER seen them use it and i have never tried moka pot coffee so maybe i’ll give it a go!

[@hopeard3512]

My favorite brew method ❤

[@88sstraight]

My 3 cup maker is my sweet spot. In addition to the previous statements about filling the basket while it sits in the upper portion of the pot I’d add that mounding the coffee a little makes the right dose, and pour immediately after brewing, don’t let it cool in the pot. Thanks Morgan!

[@ninjashuriken]

You can also use an aeropress funnel to stabilise the moka pot basket.

[@shinigamibourne8445]

a good cheap stabilizer I use for the filter basket is a shot glass (something that most folks must have in a kitchen already)

[@angelenapulis9083]

My husband found one at a thrift shop and we were very pleased that it worked! We use it on the cappuccino setting, and it's a great balance of strong flavor and milkiness for the both of us (he loves black coffee; I do not).

[@jejemonbuster1892]

finally, I've been waiting so long for your take on the moka pot

[@Bloodstone_DC]

Thanks one more time for an entertaining video and i always learn something new. Aaaand i also like to share experiences that i had so: i found that fermented/natural/honey processed coffees work really well on the moka pot and if you have a Commandante - the catch cup makes a nice stand for the filter thingy.

[@tyr4489]

i always put the basket into the top to fill it. it fits neatly in between the spout you pour from and the spout the coffee comes from. just gotta give it a rinse to get any spare grounds out. i also like to tuck a paper filter in between the metal filter and the gasket that holds it in place, keeps it nice and secure

[@mohsinakhalid]

THANKYOU SO MUCH!! you're a true hero

[@wmyers560]

I've always had the problem of stabilizing the basket when filling. Thought about wooden block with hole drilled to fit. But just recently took an old plastic medicine dose(shot) cup and drilled hole in that. Works like magic and cheep. Love my Moka Pot.

[@coreycannon4511]

I use a shot glass. Alternatively, the upper chamber of the pot works quite well too.

[@Nanobit84]

Great video. I love the Mokapot. Yes it’s not a Espresso but it’s stronger than regular coffee and less stronger than Espresso. Also, for that Aeropress filter, I like to wet it and put it under the cover, sticks well :)

[@LoonyTunes]

I bought a moka pot today specifically for making iced lattes. My mum has a whole coffee machine for making lattes, but I've never really cared much for hot lattes with steamed milk, but I do love a shot of espresso to make an iced latte with. So, with plans to move out of my parents' home later this year, I wanted a way to make espresso, or something similar, without being as expensive or taking up as much space as a more commercial-style coffee machine. A moka pot is perfect for that! I will be saving this video and keeping your tips in mind while I try to figure this thing out, I'm sure it'll take me some trial and error but I'm looking forward to it~

[@danig6131]

Cuban coffee!!! I’ve been wanting to get one of these SPECIFICALLY for Cubano coffee!

[@flywheeldk]

Nice to see the moka pot getting some love .... brilliant In this house hold we got rid of the espresso machine and the Senseo machine and today just use the Moka Pot and the french press - both we got in a few different sizes. BTW: A shot glass, or something like that, usually is a very good holder for the basket. But other than that just hold the basket in your hand while filling it with coffee. My way: I used to use the basket as measuring cup for the beans. Then I got a old coffee scoop from my father-in-law. I then counted the number of scoops of beans that was needed to fill the basket on my moka pots. Now I just put the appropriate number of scoops directly into the grinder. From the grinder container I "pour" it into the basket, a little at at he time, stopping a few times for leveling it. When you gently tap the basket on the side walls a few times, you see that the grounded coffee is distributed from somewhat the center towards the basket edge at the generel direction of the point where you are tapping. So it is simple - you just tap on the side of the basket while turning it slowly around and it will get distributed nice and leveled. When the coffee starts coming up, open the lid and if it is starting to sound too angry and starts to spit at you - lift it up for a few seconds and then put it down again. Also: If you use the gorgeous Mukka Express - then by god - heat up the milk and the milk section on before hand - it contains a lot of aluminium that can suck the heat out of the liquid - therefore it is normally not able to heat up the milk if that milk is cold, when poured in. When you want to remove the puck from the basket - just blow the basket like a trumpet (naturally you try to aim at the bin first) - it looks like one anyway. And always use filtered water, if you're in a bit of a hurry preheat it a wee bit - and always use medium heat on the stove.

[@Nannie4334]

I learned how to use one of those when I was a nanny in Puerto Rico.(1987-1991) I would make the coffee for the lady of the house every morning Monday-Friday. Saturday and Sunday she did it herself. It took a few times to actually get the method right. LOL. I'm not sure if she still uses the Moka pot now. I just know that I had to get up early to make it for her, since she was a single mother and needed the extra help.

[@phelanii4444]

I love my little moka pot! I don't have room for a full espresso setup and having grown up on Turkish coffee, I am used to strong stuff with some grounds in it 🤣 I then usually use my french press to foam up some warm milk and make myself lates that way, when I have the energy for it :D

[@k.a.u.4599]

I love these bad boys i've been barista for 7 years and this is an underrated at home brew method. I get lots of single origin markouts from work and they are so delicious with a moka pot!

[@thelemurofmadagascar9183]

When I fill the basket with grounds, I just place the basket in the bottom chamber so I don't have to hold it. It's easier and less messy thst way. And when I'm screwing the top half to the bottom half, I use a pot holder or small towel to avoid burning my hand from the hot water on the bottom chamber.

[@RenayOpish]

This is my brewer!! Can’t wait to make my morning coffee with new knowledge!

[@crystelredknap335]

These are a core childhood memory for me! My Hungarian family always used them before they eventually switched to standard drip pots.

[@jessrl8025]

I have one of these and I love it. I'll use it to make espresso since I don't wanna spend a massive amount of money on an espresso machine. I know that's not what it is for, but it makes a pretty damn good super strong cup of coffee that I use to make lattes for me and the significant other

[@fetzie23]

I use an egg cup as a stand for the coffee holder, and after pouring the coffee I put some hot water in the top half to make it easier to clean. On the topic of cleaning, occasionally disassemble the top part completely (the metal filter is only held in by the gasket) and cleaning both the filter and its housing.

[@jacobi1564]

thank you!! the moka pot is an integral part in cuban coffee culture (as well as all of latin america but im speaking from my experience) and is such a fascinating and beautiful tool. my favorite drink to make is the café cubano, but thats partially because of my sweet tooth

[@mradamcass]

If you have a small Moka pot then a shot glass works pretty well for stabilizing the filter basket while filling it. I will generally have a piece of paper under it all, and I pour the ground coffee into the filter pot until overflowing and then level it off with the back of a knife and a few taps. Then put the coffee on the paper back in the bag. I love coffee from a Moka pot, Even though I have more modern brewing methods, it is still a go to when I have a few extra minutes to prepare a cup.

[@GrizzlyHillman]

I put the filter basket in the top chamber, against the spout. I found that that works pretty well.

[@AndrewDBrown2020]

Great video - thank you.

[@lindac7146]

You’ve given me some nice tips on using my moka pot.

[@Greenwren]

We've always had a moka pot, it's very nostalgic to me.

[@hollywarnes7237]

I actually love the texture of moka pot coffee!