How To Make Better Coffee with a Moka Pot

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

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[@meedo2009k]

Rad Derry what’s wrong with aluminum?!

[@3joewj]

Heat the water before you heat the water...got it😁👍🇺🇲

[@mrazkova88]

Tip: brew it sometimes just with water to clean the inside of the upper part too

[@mangeshinde]

now that’s a pro tip…thanks a bunch!

[@dandydwi6_6]

I just use hand

[@GigiDag46]

With 3 tablespoons of vinegar.

[@TomFoolery9001]

I have also had good luck using citric acid to clean mine out and for restoring old ones with a lot of buildup.

[@Directo13]

@@TomFoolery9001 a lemon or the chemical one?

[@folasko5120]

Dude, i just realized how preparing your coffee has some zen to it. It's not just about drinking and tasting coffee. When you include the way you prepare it, it also become an experience as a whole. There many ways to prepare coffee and I'm interested in learning them all.

[@e.7490]

Exactly.

[@SilentSzZ]

Agreed! I love the smell of the coffee grounds just after grinding. Makes me look forward to the experience every time. My moka pot has helped me make truly amazing coffee for the first time. I always found with the french press it was very hit and miss

[@TonDNT]

You are correct my friend. There are many coffee 'rituals', some are more meticulous than others. I have several different (traditional) brewing contraptions from all over the world; and each have their own unique brewing methods. I too experience a ritualistic spiritual Zen when preparing coffee--this type of nature is somewhat akin to oriental tea ceremonies.

[@TonDNT]

@Marc Dumont Yes, that is the idea. A lot of self-help guidance even suggests making coffee as a part of a daily ritual because it gives a person a sense of "completing a task" and "follow through" despite how minor the task it is. This helps stimulates a snowball effect of productivity.

[@str8gamer964]

Welcome to your new hobby !!

[@BrandonGannicott]

I was watching and nodding with a faint smile on my face while you were going over the importance of using boiling water, fresh ground coffee, and not tamping the basket, but I had no idea that the gasket and showerhead beneath the pot could be removed and cleaned! Mine were nasty. Thanks, three years later.

[@nathanfisher6737]

Fantastic video! Haven't used my moka pot in forever due to bitter, gritty coffee. This morning I did I deep clean on my moka pot and used the process you recommend and got a great cup of coffee.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Thank you! One of the greatest feedback we can receive. Have a great day Nathan!

[@petor95]

That deep clean was a huge surprise to me, thanks 👍🏾

[@chiarasceusa7220]

Me, a caffeine addicted talian who uses a moka everyday: "Well...guess I'll watch it anyway for the sake of coffee"

[@tibormalinsky8751]

Using it everyday doesn’t mean doing it right 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@chiarasceusa7220]

@@tibormalinsky8751 Using it for generations and the coffee coming out tasting extremely good probably means I'm doing it right, I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@hobojump7651]

🤷‍♂️🤷‍♀️🤷🏿‍♂️🤷🏿‍♀️

[@tibormalinsky8751]

@@chiarasceusa7220 I didn’t say you make distasteful coffee, I merely said that making it every day doesn’t mean you do it right.

[@pickledjalapeno9482]

Yessss!! Some love to coffee!

[@birukyilma430]

Love from the land of coffee origin, ETHIOPIA 🇪🇹

[@angelabrand6835]

Today I watched this as life is changing everywhere and I'm staying in with coffee... I love Italy so much and I'm so sad for your situation. I hope you and all your loved ones are safe. Thank you for this and I hope you get to travel and spread the joy of coffee again one day! Love from Australia. 🇦🇺🦘☕️

[@tacticalgranade6388]

Thank you! We are passing really bad times here in Italy. A lot of people lost their job (about 1 million italians) and fell into poverty. These are really tragic times but hopefully it will get better. Thanks for your tough, stay safe. 🇮🇹

[@hobojump7651]

@@tacticalgranade6388 Dont give up sir 💪

[@alanprovan1322]

Don’t use the handle when tightening the pot or unscrewing, won’t last long

[@rodrigotkm8429]

Relatable as fuck. Since you might decide to unscrew it while bottom and top parts are hot. I have no idea how my father fixed the handle after snapping it.

[@LiamMarcon]

Stuff like this, and the fact there's no lower handle to avoid the hot metal makes me think there's definitely room for a different company to improve on this design.

[@itsJPhere]

The Moka Pot is now gathering dust in my cupboard. I switched from the Moka Pot to the Aeropress a few days ago and it's a breeze compared to the Moka Pot. I use the same amount of coffee (30g) with the same grind in the Aeropress and I get mostly the same tasting latte with the inverted method in a minute. The plastic doesn't get as hot as the metal and just a rinse and wipe seems to be enough to clean it.

[@kaylahouvenagle3866]

Thanks for the advice 😊

[@mementomori4760]

@@LiamMarcon check out the moka pots by Alessi

[@japseyepolemonkey9540]

My grandfather's (rip) Alessi Aldo Rossi moka pot sat in a display cabinet for ten years unused. It then went into a box and spent another fifteen years in the garage. After this video, I got it out, cleaned it and it was used for the first time since it was bought all those years ago. I'm now making lattes at home and saving £7 a day on coffee for me and my wife. Thank you! Subscribed

[@franciscosandoval9198]

Thst's right. My sister threw away one that had been stored for forty years, she tought it was useless.

[@MarekUtd]

I've just bought my Moka Pot and I'm excited. My mother has been using one for years and was happy I bought one. Drinking coffee European style!!!

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Have a great time with you Moka Pot.

[@jakechamberlin2601]

Best instructions on the web. Brewing with hot water, correct grind size of beans, when and how to stop brewing, and proper cleaning of the pot. All these improved the enjoyment of my morning brew. And there's something about the "ritual" that is very calming...who knew?

[@DK-zu6tt]

First, pour the hot water over the grind after you have set the filter basket in the bottom pot, to "bloom" the coffee grounds. Let it sit for about a minute, then install the top pot and put it on the burner. Also, for the best flavor, you should stir the finished coffee before you pour it, because a moka pot outputs different levels of flavor as it works.

[@weprintplastic]

I've learned two important things this week to improve my Moka Pot coffee.... First I also didn't know you can remove the seal to open that bottom and really clean the inside! Second, I didn't know that its better to use a slightly coarser grind rather than very fine like espresso. I'm looking forward to improving the taste of my Moka Pot coffee!

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Thank you for sharing your learning with us. We are working on a new video now.

[@phs125]

Coarse grind didn't work for me. I have a blade grinder, and anything less than finest possible grounds, Will result in really watery coffee that brews really really fast.

[@weprintplastic]

@@phs125 Blade grinder will be a lot coarser than what I meant. I'm working off a burr grinder that can go super fine... so when I say coarser, I'm just saying more coarse than what I normally grind for my espresso machine. On a blade grinder, I'd probably be trying to get it on the finer side of what it can do... I guess it is all relative to what we are using. I understand what you mean though... I've gone way too coarse before on the moka pot, and ended up with coffee that didn't get the right pressure, came out way too fast and was just watery and bleck!!!!

[@omgaud]

Mind officially blown. The ground size, the pre-brew temp of the water, and the cleaning of the Moka Post after each use. It's coffee that has process, soul, and respect.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Thank you, Marc!

[@malcolmks]

So you suggest a grind size like that of a French press, course ground?. I use Cafe Bustelo coffee (it comes in an espresso ground).

[@franciscosandoval9198]

Bustelo only comes in spresso grind size. If that's what you have, that's what you use. All you have to do is follow the others instructions and you'll still get a good cup.

[@TCPUDPATM]

This is the FIRST video that has talked about grind texture and compacting the coffee... thanks!

[@gSlover4reel]

Thanks guys! I got a Bialetti Moka years ago as a gift but couldn't figure it out. So simple and delicious!

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Awesome! We hope you will enjoy great coffee from your Bialetti in yours to come. At some point, you may also try other brewing methods from our channel.

[@deadnamedan6726]

This REALLY helped me enjoy coffee better.

[@virtualifett1]

I did a little trick with mine to use a finer grind coffee. I simply replaced the metal filter inside the pot with a metal reusable filter for the aeropress and it fits perfect. Taste great too.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Nice! Thanks for the good advice.

[@patrizian973]

I am Italian, where Moka was born a long, long time ago (in ancient times the grand mother was "Napoli's Moka" ).... not in Spain Nowaday the Bialetti Moka is still is the best. The Moka DOES NOT WASH with detergent or soap (eventually, maximum with just a sponge ) but the residual must be taken away only with the running water ! The first reason is because the Moka metal could take on a different taste, since it is coated with a patina, which the detergent could take away or create in chemical reaction with it. Afetr that, the second reason is the Moka it is used only for coffee, so there could be nothing else. Furthermore the rubber of the gasket fits only after different uses both for the size and for absorbing the taste .. better than the taste of the rubber, it isn't ? After several uses (many 10 or more), the gasket must be removed (but not every time, because it could be damaged, lose grip and, therefore, safety) and free the filter holes, if necessary with a needle. With a new or unused coffee maker for a long time, it is recommended to make the coffee two or three times and throw it away, just to flavor the coffee maker (oh yes of course... imagine if it is washed with soap, or detergent for steel !! ) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Io sono Italiana, dove la Moka è nata tanto, tanto tempo fa (anticamente la nonna era "la Moka Napoletana". ).....non in Spagna Ad oggi, la Moka Bialetti continua ad essere la migliore. La Moka NON SI LAVA con il detersivo o sapone (al massimo, eventualmente con la spugna) ma vanno portati via i residui solo con l'acqua corrente!! Il primo motivo è perchè il metallo della Moka potrebbe assumere un gusto diverso, visto che è rivestito di una patina, che il detersivo potrebbe portare via o creare in reazione chimica con esso. Secondo la Moka viene usata solo per il caffè, quindi non ci potrebbe essere null'altro. Inoltre la gomma della guarnizione si adatta dopo diversi usi sia per la dimensione che assorbendone il gusto..migliore rispetto al sapore della gomma, no?. Dopo diversi utilizzi (tanti 10 o più), vanno rimossi la guarnizione (ma non tutte le volte, perchè si potrebbe rovinare, perdere l''aderenza e, quindi la sicurezza) e liberati i buchi del filtro, se necessario con un ago. Con una caffettiera nuova o inutilizzata da lungo tempo, è raccomandato di fare due/tre volte il caffè e buttarlo, proprio per fare isaporire la caffettiera (figuriamoci se viene lavata con il sapone, o il detersivo per l'acciaio...)

[@velvetmedias]

Finally somebody who knows... It's for people like you I did the video "Bialetti Fetish". Thanks, keep on educating us ;-)

[@NO1Scotts]

I was thinking this! Just bought my first Bialetti moka pot and it instructs me as you’ve said - brewed 3 coffees which I threw away (its kind of like seasoning a skillet) and washing only with water.

[@UpIn_Berlin]

He did not say the Moka comes from Spain, just that he got introduced to it during his studies there. Thank you for the cleaning advices though! *** Il ragazzo non ha detto che la Moka viene de la Spagna, ma qu'il ha riuscito a trovarla li.

[@Yellow-Rose]

OMG you wrote a novella!

[@davidmolloy126]

I always use what most Italians use at home: Lavazza coffee.

[@gmwilliams4314]

I am a victim of bitter coffee every time I us my Moka Pot so it has been on punishment. It's been in my cupboard unused for almost a year now just taking up space. I have never seen anyone on KZbin remove and clean the gasket and screen before. I am definitely going to give that a try. Thanks for the Great Post!

[@Raggo12345]

Hi! I followed the (also Hoffmann) tip about cooling down the pressure tank (?) of the moka pot with cold water when the spout starts the "bubble part" and it changed my bitter moka coffee experience to a much less bitter one! A total beginner, here. But learning. :) Today was the first time I was properly cleaning the whole... :D Thanks for the great tip! (I LOVED the stand and the gas container...)

[@stevenjenkins5567]

I never really thought about removing the seal and cleaning the 2nd filter. Thanks for the tip

[@GrandOrbiter]

What's also worth mentioning, especially if you don't own a Comandante grade grinder or don't want to spend time sieving out the dust your grinder produced, use an Aeropress filter between the coffee basket and the pot. Much cleaner coffee, for me it does the trick, together with using hot water.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Good tip!

[@empressm6]

I started using moka pot earlier this year. I like my coffee slightly bitter so I leave it on the fire until all the liquid has finished sputtering. I have learned that most things with a plastic/silicone gasket can be removed so I have cleaned all components since day 1. I will start using hot water though bc I did not know that.

[@sebastianbjoernestad]

In my experience there are two things you need to do in order to get a decent cup from a Moka pot! 1. Add already boiling water to the bottom part (as they say it decreases the risk of over extraction) 2. And make sure to stir the finished coffee well before drinking (the different tastes that combine to make a great cup are extracted at different times. The coffee will naturally layer itself, so get a spoon in there!)

[@SandsSpades]

Good video, thanks! I personally only do a deep clean whenever the coffee changes its taste, so about once a month. Otherwise it becomes a hassle. For me, and it could just be a placebo thing, but I get way more caffeine from my moka than with my French press. Even when using the same coffee.

[@myapinion7532]

What is french press?

[@SandsSpades]

@@myapinion7532 some places call it a plunger coffeemaker. Basically a pot/kettle where you fill it with ground coffee and boiling water, then press/plunge that down to the bottom of the pot where it's held in place by a screen filter attached to the plunger. Good if you like your coffee rich with lots of the bean's natural oils.

[@myapinion7532]

@@SandsSpades Ah, you mean a cafetiere? (Sorry, not sure of spelling). So l could just put some Espresso into one of those?

[@kevindeiser3949]

Just bought this and my girlfriend read the instructions. The company recommends using cold water at the beginning but I see the sense using warm water. Also, the instructions say not to use abrasives to clean it as you did in the video lol :)

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Haha, sometimes it’s good to try other things than manufacture recommendations. It’s good to have options and make your own mind.

[@serdiezv]

The sponge part isn't abrasive, they didn't use the scotch brite pad.

[@inquisitive1]

i hadn't cleaned out my gasket in ages LOL - now i'm replacing it finally

[@jennywilliams3020]

Thank you very much for the tutorial. Much needed now we are all trying to stay home...less coffee from cafes, so about to use the coffee pot I was given over 25 years ago and never used! Here goes...

[@jackstoutamore8541]

How’d it go?

[@SemiBrens]

I recently tried grinding my own beans and it does make a world of difference. Thanks for sharing!

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Yes, freshly roasted and then freshly ground coffee makes a big difference. I think that is where everybody should start in the first place!

[@SemiBrens]

ah freshly roasted too i missed that! that'll be next on the list for me:)

[@alecm93110]

Followed the instructions to a T and can confirm I had the best cup yet from my pot.

[@lunabri1246]

Thanks I 11 and I’m starting to make coffe for my mom got bless you 🙏

[@manzoj5898]

I didn't know it was possible to take the rubber gasket out, huh you learn something new everyday Nice video

[@scharkalvin]

When I worked in Miami the Cubans often made coffee using a Moca pot. They used Pylon brand ground coffee, which is actually an Espresso grind. Even though the coffee was ground very fine, it still came out OK, though the Cuban method of preparing coffee is to add quite a bit of sugar, they froth up the sugar with the first few drops of the coffee and then add that to the pot before serving. I bought a one cup Moca Pot and made coffee at home using the Pylon and it wasn't too bitter. Recently I bought another pot (couldn't find a single cup pot, so got a 3 cup pot). I bought a small amount of coffee beans at the store, and used their grinder set at the fine setting, just a notch above the Espresso settings. Again this worked good. I haven't tried using hot water (didn't know about that, I'll try it next time). Unless I buy my own grinder, I'll only get 1/4 to 1/2 lb of ground at a time, since the shelf life isn't that long. Also keep the coffee in the 'fridge in a sealed bag to keep it cool and keep out moisture.

[@nyedamusic]

These videos are phenomenal! Thank you for sharing them. I too didn't realize that you could take apart the seal and the inner filter! Super helpful.

[@antonello4026]

You have to stir the coffee into the moka pot before pouring it into coffee cups. It tends to stratify because of different density and temperature of the extraction (colder and denser at the beginning, hotter and watery towards the end) and the two cups, if not stirred, won't be equal in taste.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Thanks for the advice. We will give a try.

[@dotmunson9376]

Perfect instruction when in Italy and the airbnb only comes w this little gem. Thank you!

[@samipso]

I found using hot water just a hassle. It buys time for fast extraction, but I find it was too fast for me. Instead I find using cold water using higher heat to work better for me. These things are tiny, and induction is actually really fast for this so it works perfect for me. I think all these guides are good. Everyone shows it different. You just have to find what works best for your equipment and coffee.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Good point! You are right, this is just an inspiration to adjust own recipe:) cheers!

[@MichaelSalmons64]

agreed. the actual extraction time is very short. water temp has no effect on taste from my experience, unless you're distracted and let it boil on the stovetop. don't do that!

[@sdfgsdfg9549]

Not recommended if its stove top because higher heat can affect the gasket which then gives you bitter & rubbery tasting coffee.

[@emile6924]

Il am so agree with KevinKobe. I use induction une on gas heater without pre-heating water. Only coffee quality is important.

[@vooveks]

@@sdfgsdfg9549 Nah, it's fine if you use a really low flame that doesn't come up the sides of the pot (plus a reducer ring to stop it wobbling).

[@skripnigor]

To speed up the process I preheat the bottom part on the stove before pouring the boiling water in.

[@LittleNekosPage]

I love my Moka pot! I have been meaning to look up tips for using it because I felt I was doing it incorrectly and I was right! Thank you so much for the video. I believe I'm grinding my coffee too fine and I always kept the lid closed while brewing. I've also wondered if I should be tamping the grinds down, so thank you for that. I have been washing mine correctly all this time. :)

[@YoutubeAnthony]

Wholly sh*t it worked!!!!! I just made coffee two times. First time packed coffee and added room temp water. Came out slightly lighter and chalky. Next time cleaned it, didn’t pack it, added hot water then brewed. Came out unreal. Darker color, rich taste, a perfect espresso!! Thank you for this video!

[@robr6082]

Thank you, thank you, thank you.....you really helped me figure out what I was doing good wrong

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Haha, thank you so much! Hope you are having a great cup of coffee now. Cheers from Brno!

[@reggiedunlop2222]

Helpful tips. Grind your beans just before brewing for maximum freshness/flavor and grind them more coarse then espresso ☕️👍🏼 cheers mates

[@altijdwelwat]

Grinding bit less coarse than V60/drip/pourover but also not as fine as espresso: just in between! Cleaning rubber ring and sieve really not necessary after each use. As long as you "just" clean and rinse all as soon as possible after use. Just "tested" this on mine and (surprisingly) no dirt at all since last 4 weeks! (I bought a new one and - once again - rinse all parts thoroughly and immediately after every use) And oh yeah.....: don't use a knife for takng ring out :-O, for more than one reason!!

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Thanks for providing us with more details. It is true we didn't really tested for a long period to see how dirty it gets - but as it is still pretty similar to espresso brewing, more frequent cleaning will only help.

[@foxybuddy]

I have a stainless steel moka pot, just bought a canister stove and ready to practice it 🎉🎉🎉

[@rsridhar63]

I am an Indian from the southern part of the country where coffee consumption is high unlike the rest where tea is preferred. In South India, we use a gravitational filter. It takes slightly longer than a Moka pot (or percolator) but you get strong decoction. Add hot water to dilute, or milk as we do here. Enjoy your caffeine! One more thing, since the filter is not on a stove, but uses boiling hot water instead, and decoction collect in the bottom container, there is no loss of flavour or aroma. Further, since the parts of filter are just three, the top, bottom and plunger, cleaning is simple. Try and let me your experience since you seem to be a coffee connoisseur as much as I am. Incidentally, I have a percolator too. Cheers.

[@RaduRadonys]

Percolators are bad. Unusable. That's why they are almost extinct. Moka pots on the other hand are excellent, although they are quite similar to percolators. There is just one major difference: the coffee is not recirculated, but caught in a separate recipient.

[@leonardpearlman4017]

I picked up a few things here, and have been around these things for decades! Locally the big problem is the idea that this should never be washed, and if it's black and corroded in the boiler say, that's somehow all to the good. Next is that (this is in Miami, FL, USA) there's a lot of packaged Cuban coffee at a very good price, we all love it, and it's ground for this process, BUT it's not fresh roasted and ground on the spot. SO we're going to try that next. Generally there's no "crema" (locally "espuma"), but people have a clever way to fake it with sugar.... It might well be that people here are using so much sugar and milk in coffee to hide some defects that could be removed with a little effort, and of course your good advice.

[@bobtauber4211]

The cool thing about this discussion is the passion that so many folks have for good coffee! The sort of sad part is that like religion and politics, people often get pretty emotionally attached to "their way" of doing things. In short, if you are enjoying your coffee... I mean to the point where it's something you REALLY look forward to, you're doing it right, regardless of what anyone on a message board tells you. If not, then do a little experimenting and figure out how to get the most from your coffee maker (this is true for life itself for that matter!). Good coffee is affected by the quality of the beans, the roast of the beans, the grind of the beans, the water quality (ph and specific gravity will both have an impact and vary considerably by location... a good bottled or distilled water will minimize the variables), water temperature, and last but not least, brewing pressure / brewing method. Learn about "extraction" and why it's important. If you don't think your coffee is GREAT, you can change any number of the variables above. Keep experimenting and over time, you'll find a cup of joe that will rock your world. Once you find it.. control the variables and keep doing it! Last note: Keep your coffee maker clean but you don't need to obsess... Rinse all parts well with hot water immediately after each use and clean beneath the gasket once every week or two. A well used Moka pot should not look new... just clean! My recipe for a GREAT Cafe Americano- For my Bialetti Moka Express Maker: I use bottled water heated to the boil in a clean tea kettle before adding to my brewer. I use LavAzza Oro (Gold) coffee (100% Arabica) right out of the package (less than a week after opening.. buy small/buy often) as I like the mouthfeel. My brew is a little cloudy so you might want a coarser grind than this if you like your coffee completely clear). I always make sure the basket is completely dry before filling it level to the top and I do not tamp it. Once the pot is screwed together, I use the smallest burner on my gas stove turned up high just until it begins brewing (it's very fast since the water is already hot) then immediately turn the burner all the way down until brewing is finished. I then remove the heat immediately and serve (Remove the moka pot from the burner as quickly as possible as it's very easy to "burn" coffee!) My 6 cup brewer yields about 8 oz of brew that I divide equally into 2 cups (for my wife and I). To each cup, I add about a 1/2 teaspoon of sugar to impart just a hint of sweetness, enough whole milk to make it a nice deep golden/brown color (and cut the acidity a bit) and finish filling the cups to the top with hot water from the kettle. For a special treat I top off each cup with a nice dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle it with cinnamon. The result is a little slice of coffee heaven!

[@RaduRadonys]

Thanks for the tips, off topic, I really dislike the expression "cup of joe"... I don't know why, it sounds strange because Joe is a person's name.

[@blesspascal6016]

I do it exaclty like this and it works great for me! I also filter it most of the times to get rid of some residue that comes along with the coffee (even though the grind is quite rough), so it won't extract further in my coffee cup

[@slavaksenofontov3597]

My idea it, just put filter from Aeropress in down inside, in to this part which higher a coffee basket. I do this every time, and it's give me clean taste. Good luck, and have a grate coffee!)

[@kerryeff407]

Thank You very much! I will now remove my seal and clean that part of the Moka Pot.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Thank you! Happy brewing in 2020.

[@MrDemonium]

One more important thing to remember - especially when you use aluminium pots - drying. Leaving your moka pot wet makes it oxidize much faster than when kept dry. It's good to use a descaler from time to time - you can use water with citric acid powder (boil it inside the pot like coffee), vinegar with dish soap (1:2) or use ketchup (cover it and leave for 20mins). Replace the rubber seal from time to time - it's cheap.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Wow, great insights. Thanks for sharing these. We may collect input from all of you guys and share it in the post.

[@KhorBaPeaceComesFromWithin]

Wojciech Kamień Cleaning with ketchup? That's the worst advice I've ever heard.

[@MichaelSalmons64]

best tip on this page, including the video. thanks.

[@bigcee6114]

@@KhorBaPeaceComesFromWithin i know that cleaning copper with ketchup is an old established trick. Works like a charm!

[@KhorBaPeaceComesFromWithin]

Big Cee You'd have just as much luck with a mixture of salt and vinegar.

[@nigelbush7255]

Thank you guys I learned how to use & hopefully make great coffee from now on .

[@GraemeRobinson]

Yeah nah, an espresso grind is fine in a mokka pot otherwise you end up with watery Americano pish. Certainly it will espress finer grounds no problem. Also the reason for putting hot water in the base is not to "reduce the amount of time coffee is in contact with water" but to reduce the amount of time the coffee is exposed to heat prior to extraction. This is not a brewing process where the coffee is immersed in water - its a form of espresso where the heated water is pushed through the coffee quickly, so the time it is in contact with water is much the same whether you start with cold or hot water.

[@georgemcnaughton8238]

One theory is you put in water near the ideal temp because the pressure will build up before the temperature is at brewing temp and force too cold water through the coffee.

[@khaledzurikat7190]

Also the amount of water in the bottom container is a major control point: less water = less time for water to rise (since easier for steam to build pressure relative to water amount) I usually fill 1/2 water amount. And also no need to wait for bubbling stage, as this is when you have steam brewing coffee at 100c. This way no bitterness in the coffee

[@caliathleticfitness5602]

@@khaledzurikat7190 Using less water is a really bad idea because less water will create more empty air space and less water vapour, resulting in a much lower vapor pressure which can cause under extraction and makes weaker coffee.

[@khaledzurikat7190]

Caliathletic Fitness it is not a bad idea and it is in fact about finding the balance you desire: 1- amount of water 2- amount of coffee 3- initial water temperature 4- reaching hot bubble stage or not 5- pot design: wider stem (bialetti pot) = less pressure, narrower (alessi pot) = higher pressure. 6- coffee roast 7- coffee grind size 7- probably more variables I missed. In summary, Moka pot is not an easy brewing method and it is very easy to get bitter coffee from it. Using less water is one variable to apply to reduce extracting bitter coffee.

[@no_peace]

An AeroPress is a good second choice

[@Juliacarolyn]

Woohoo, on vacation in Venice and y'all saved our butts 😂

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Yeah, thanks. Have a great vacation!

[@vooveks]

@Spence P Word.

[@MoonLight-zu6zc]

@Spence P Perhaps her moka pot wasnt working optimally on vacation and she searched for a fix. You being a negative foul mouthed little pig was unnecessary.

[@821702feb]

My coffee from my moka pot comes out great never bitter

[@davidsebouk3673]

Hello . I saw that you wash your pot anytime you use it and that is a little surprising to me . I never wash mine and have been advised never to do so . so I only rince it with cold water in order to keep the nice sheen that has formed into it and which in my opinion also contributes to the taste. But it's fine by me . I use an old little 2 cups bialetti moka pot if you wanna know.

[@cheryl5994]

I HAVE NEVER USED A MOKA COFFEE POT BEFORE, BUT I LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT COFFEE.

[@neodaydeal]

I have one and love it From Egypt 🇪🇬 with love

[@explorethebush]

Never thought to start with warm water, good tip

[@Wanda_Jannette]

Viva Puerto Rico with the Moka coffee pot been used by grandmother's and our Boricua tradition since birth.....lol!

[@longlivegoodpeople]

Prove it.

[@longlivegoodpeople]

Lol just kidding. I'm excited just bought one on Amazon for $6 and I'm excited to use it :)

[@davidcordatos-marcotte8144]

Illy grinds their beans fine for moka. I really like it with ice and sweetened whipped milk.

[@B.I.R.]

This was great! So helpfull! I'm going to use it for the first time and after your video I feel prepared!

[@user-xb4sq9eu4f]

дякую,англомовний брате, обов'язково спробую,в мене така ж Мока,хотів викинути

[@musicbypetri]

That's a great video, thanks! I've started using a moka pot again. As a trick, if you want to have a clearer coffee you can add an aeropress paper filter at the bottom of the upper part, before screwing it to the bottom part. For 1 cup moka pot it fits perfect.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Thanks for a tip!

[@cheshire_]

the store I usually buy my coffee from just received freshly roasted coffee(roasted last month), the last time I checked the date on the same bag said february(ew) I bought a whole beans bag, I'll try this now that my coffee isn't old, if it tastes better/has no bitterness then nice

[@MgC5698]

Thank you so much for a simple and complete video. Your country is in our prayers.

[@stevenelief6784]

Excellent video for anyone.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Thank you ☕️🖤

[@Vamtal]

"chutě a vůně kávového světa " ...zdravím krajany (Czech language ....greetings from Czech republic)

[@lasvegascrisis]

sooo very knowledgeable about coffee and i immediately subscribed because you're so helpful!! thanks for great videos

[@Devonellah]

Just purchased my first Moka Pot and wow, this video was so helpful -- thanks!! I chose the Alessi 9090 :)

[@vedran3775]

I chose the 2 cup tognana as the first one

[@zoeyloco]

It's funny that when Chefsteps made a video featuring James Hoffman, talking about the same technique , a bunch of angry Italians jumped in and refused to accept that there are different ways to use the Moka pot. But because you guys are Europeans, the reactions here are much more positive.

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

+Zoey Nguyen haha, it will come, don't worry! We had a lot of negative comments about our last video about Turkish coffee. Don't think it is related to being European - James is from here too:)

[@Clodi95]

that's the way italians are - they are very creative people, but as soon as they find a good way to do something, they'll stick with that forever and don't you dare say that their original formula could be improved or changed in any way.... they'll just get mad at you and ignore whatever you have to say. They like traditions. - an italian

[@zoeyloco]

Clodi95 Same as Vietnamese haha!

[@macnutz4206]

I have noticed the same thing in cooking vids where a non Asian cook gets hostile criticism from Chinese people when a Chinese dish is presented. Humans, the same, all over.

[@yukonbikenerd]

Exactly. I've used Moka Pot for years and once had a self-described coffee snob barista roommate who insisted on adding boiling water and high heat. Result: weaker but still bitter coffee. The key to better tasting coffee is low heat. Let the pressure build slowly and once it passes the threshold it comes through. You'll also see slightly more "crema" that way. I find a medium setting on my traditional element stove works best. If use gas I try to get the flame as small as possible. I have a stainless Bialetti and an alloy Bialetti Brikka. The Brikka makes a better cup because of the weight on top allows it to come through at a higher pressure in a shorter amount of time. I would prefer to be brewing in stainless but the Brikka outperforms the others. As others have noted, the cooling is superfluous; as soon as you remove it from heat water stops coming through. It is key to watch it and remove as soon as it starts to make noise for best flavour. Another tip is making sure you don't have any grounds on the contact with the seal, it will decrease the pressure and make the brew longer and more bitter. Of all home brewing methods, Moka pot is the LEAST bitter in my opinion.

[@MLissCA]

Just made the best cafe au lait ever using these tips! Thanks very much!

[@luciensanchez938]

Cleaning so thoroughly after every brew is not necessary. Rinse with cold water and allow the pot to build up some residue. Your pot is then 'seasoned' resulting in an all round richer brew. Also i like to heap the coffee into a mini Vesuvius with a slightly finer grind than shown in the video... Awesome results every time!

[@andrewvenables8802]

Myth.

[@3vilElvis]

that's how we do here in italy...the more u use it the better the taste is!

[@whatthe2458]

I have a 6-cup Venus stainless steel pot and an aluminum 3 cup Moka Express. The three cup filter basket holds more coffee than the 6 cup stainless steel filter basket and it's 3 less cups😃

[@Lauriah7]

I have a stainless steel Bialetti for one cup and i have to fill it up all the way and push really on the coffee otherwise not much coffee will come out on the top.

[@kirkdownes8704]

Exactly how i make my coffee. The coffee basket can be cleaned as well. I use the thin end of an electric egg beater bit to pop it out

[@KatarinaS.]

It comes apart? I didn't think it could. How do you do it exactly? I don't want to break it but I really want to be able to properly clean it.

[@RaduRadonys]

@@KatarinaS. Of course it comes apart, it's explicitly written in the instructions manual that the silicon ring must be replace annually.

[@lm8530]

I’m German and my parents always used Moka Pots. I love them and for me they make one of the best tasting coffee but we almost always brew really strong coffee, almost espresso. I’m used to it and filter coffee, for example, tastes for me like water with a splash of coffee HAHAH

[@dogzer]

I just hammer some coffee beans and mix it with hot water, and take the coffee residue with a spoon, voila, top quality coffee

[@leonmog8346]

Actually, because he is crushing it down and MIX it with hot water.. it’s tubruk. But nevertheless, it’s coffee. You enjoy what you enjoy the most man

[@fioncakes3316]

Thanks guys GREEEEEEAT advice never knew about the hot water and not to press the coffee and CLEANING GAAAAAWWWWH THANK YOU

[@avagrego3195]

I did learn and thank you.

[@faizhafidzi2567]

I use baby bottle brush to clean it. The inner upper part will also can be brushed by the small brush that comes with it. 😅

[@testblustacks5799]

1. Aluminum moka is corroded by acidic coffee 2. Aluminum moka tastes of metal, caused by 1.? 3. There was no need to remove the gasket on my stainless steel pot. I checked after 2 months daily use, nothing there after rinsing through. Perhaps in your Alu pot it's caused by the oxide making a surface for rounds to cling to?

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Great feedback!

[@ElBoyoElectronico]

My father loves his mokka pot. I showed him all these tips and even made a couple of coffees with it. I think the coffee is really nice and not bitter at all, but it really does lack body. It seems very "watery".

[@Ixaglet]

use a lower heat setting, so the water takes longer to get pushed through the coffee. Should make it taste stronger

[@zoeycampbell6734]

If you grind at home, you might try a slightly finer grind.

[@Objrevs]

Finally an excellent explanation on how to use this. Will try in the morning, tomorrow. Cheers!

[@EuropeanCoffeeTrip]

Perfect, so have a great cup of coffee in the morning!

[@DarrinRodriguez]

Buying one of those today thanks. Can't wait to taste the coffee.

[@marlfati]

FINALLY! Someone who says to not use finely ground coffee! So many youtubers and other people who get that part wrong. I’ve been using the Moka pot for a few years now, only with freshly ground, light or medium roasted single origin coffees, using this brewing method exactly, and apart from some exceptions I always find myself having a tasty, excellent cup of coffee. It’s almost annoying how many “experts” on coffee always get that part wrong. Finely ground coffee will get you awful, bitter, muddy tasting coffee with the moka pot.

[@stevenelief6784]

The coffee conglomerates DON'T want you to grind. It's the most important part. Ignore the lie "suitable for all coffee making/methods." Rubiish.

[@RaduRadonys]

@@stevenelief6784 But why? And also, why is beans coffee always more expensive than ground coffee? Isn't grinding an extra step/extra time/extra people/etc so it should be more expensive, right?

[@pavlodeshko]

My secret to moka pot is putting it on biggest fire it can accommodate - extraction time is short, you can even get away with cold water or finely grinned coffe, cheers

[@christoslefkimiotis9889]

i usually use very high heat to make the coffee and is not bitter but also creates like a foam (not a crema).

[@Ramu-10]

I'm thinking about getting into moka pots. I always use 14g of coffee per 120ml of water (double coffee) when making coffee so I think that this would be great for me!

I use dark roasted coffee and taste is great. For example Cuba Serrano or Brazil. Not much bitterness - sometimes little acide with Indonesie Java. . I will try italian roasted coffee like Filicori….Vergnano...Thanks for instruction how clean rubber circle and middle filter. I now can"t make this :-)

[@samn8309]

I boiled water with baking soda in the moka pot and a lot of black bits came out. There are parts that I can't access to clean so that worked well for me and my coffee improved significantly from then on. I'm a little afraid to remove the seal though.

[@Wilkur]

Thanks guys and I thought I was doing wrong cleaning the gasket in mine moka pot.

[@johnford5568]

Heat first if you want but it adds to the work involved and the results are minimally better. Heating at 3/4 heat seems to work well also. I prefer using a fine grind such as comes with lavazza or illy or bustelo, especially that first cup in the morning. The consistency of a perfectly hot first cup the moka provides is part of it too.

[@jetfowl]

The only way to properly make a cup of Moka pot coffee is to add the sugar to the top pot before starting. That way the brew mixes with the sugar as the process takes place. Which is, of course, how Cuban coffee is done.

[@blacksquirrel4008]

jetfowl unless you have a proper cloth sock filter. I grew up in Tampa.

[@MrLegriec]

...and don't forget to mix the cofee before to serve it in the cups! This is very important because the first coffee is more dense.

[@philsara1476]

I am doing everything right....wonderful....love my Lavazza oro with my Moka pot :))

[@rblossey]

I'm loving the Lavazza Caffe Espresso in my moka pot right now, but I was thinking about getting the Oro next....if you've tried that one too, how would you compare them?

[@Chahlie]

It's funny, I really don't like the taste of the Oro, only the regular! Viva la difference!

[@gracielaleon4543]

Excelent video, thank for the tips

[@meedo2009k]

I’ve made it , it is Fantastic coffee.

[@kirsty4848]

I’ve never had a nice cup of coffee with my Moka pot. Always so bitter , Will try once again !!