MOKA POT Coffee HACKS to Make it 10 Times Better

[@neilsalway5531]

Thanks - no annoying music, straight forward instructions, nothing too fancy 10/10!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thank you so much for the comment and the feedback. I use to put music in the past, but I understood that many people don't like it. Happy you enjoyed the video :)

[@ikust007]

So agree .

[@seanhoefling5045]

I love your attention to detail. I have learned more from this video than all others I have seen. thank you!!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Your comment makes me happy. I really appreciate your feedback. Thanks 🙏

[@infauxcus2001]

I had disappointing results when I first tried my Moka pot. Your steps and video made all the difference! Actually had a flavorful cup of coffee following your directions! Thank you

[@matteofromtheswamps]

🙏 This makes my day better! Thank you so much for sharing your experience.

[@Chrisgordon1974]

I have a electric stove in my apt. Should I use a heat transfer plate?

[@samfletcher5368]

@@Chrisgordon1974Definately, it gives a more consistent heat supply which you need

[@HoosierInUtah]

Living in Italy now and transitioning from American style coffee to brewing with a Moka, your video has completely changed everything about my morning coffee experience. Grazie mille, Matteo! ☕

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I'm glad I could help you improving your coffee experience. Also, enjoy Italian life

[@JinbaHGS]

Step one: this man is a genius, and I am stupid. I never thought of just using the top part of the pot to steady the filter!

[@piccalillipit9211]

It took me 8 years to work out if you lift the lid as you pour the coffee it does not dribble onto the worktop

[@pollykaris6528]

I just love this channel! Matteo is super personable and his videos are packed with solid, concise information. Today I bought an E & B Lab 3 cup Moka pot based on a previous video in which Matteo spoke about the E & B competition filter. I’m super excited for its arrival and putting all his good advice into action.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks so much for your kind words and support. Love that pot, always in my heart :)

[@lindapreston9117]

Excellent!!! Very very slowly, and carefully detailed description, you have done a magnificent job. I’m very impressed and because of your detailed description I can use my pot. May the grace of God be with you. Thank you

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thank you very much for your comment. I'm really happy I could help you 🙏

[@patrickjosephhenderson4123]

Thanks matteo nice and simple demonstration and easy to follow instructions

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for the feedback! :)

[@MatthewEvans_TheHadMatter]

Fantastic tutorial video, thanks!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks you very much for your feedback 🙏🏻

[@benasbaranovskis639]

Hello Matteo. I've been making moka pot coffe for about 4 years and still I found your video useful. There some variables that I did not think about. Will totally try to make it more than just below the pressure valve. Grazie. Have a nice festive season! P.S. When I heard your Italian accent I thought: "This guy should totally know something more about moka pots than me 😂".

[@omideixis]

my mom really wants to make espresso for my father who is an avid coffee drinker, but she’s never made coffee before. i’ve been enlisted to help her learn how to use a moka pot, and this was a lovely and instructional video! thank you!

[@S.Lander]

Matteo is the Galileo of moka pot coffee. Thank you, Matteo!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

😂 I like that! Thanks 😊

[@8zymi]

I suggest using cooked water in the mokka pot instead of warming it from cold water, if warmed up from coldd the coffee can taste sour, also cool down the bottom pf the mokka with cold water after bubbling part when brewing to not get last part of coffee that can be sour too

[@xkeepersvk]

one thing worth mentioning is to add boiling water to the container. this way you avoid “baking” the coffee until the water gets to temperature

[@matteofromtheswamps]

There is no such thing as "baking" by doing that. That is a terminology in coffee roasting, not in coffee brewing

[@xkeepersvk]

@ what i mean by that is if you wait for the water to boil in the moka pot, the coffee will heat up by the pot and sit there in the heat for couple of minutes until the water boils

[@matteofromtheswamps]

@@xkeepersvk Yes but nothing happens. The thing of cooking the coffee is a myth. If you place the coffee in contact with the stove, yes you will, but not during brewing. If you taste burn in your coffee is because that coffee was roasted badly and over developed.

[@zaphbrox8239]

@xkeepersvk and @matteofromtheswamps Ultimately it is the end product that matters. I personally feel there is a difference using boiling water, and I prefer using boiling water. Also, in my workflow, while the water is boiling, I fill the funnel with coffee, and usually the water is ready and the filter is filled around the same time, and it also produces the coffee sooner, so even from a time efficiency standpoint, I find using hot water more efficient.

[@0rogontorogon]

You are right, boiling water makes for a better moka pot coffee, but it has little to do with the coffee grounds, but with the physics behind phase transitions. Vapor pressure needed to push the water into the coffee basket is already reached below boiling point. To avoid brewing with "cold" water you have to put in boiling water in the first place.

[@BH-by5ky]

Nice video, you cover all the important points and clarified a couple things for me. I’ve been roasting my own beans for about a decade now experimenting with different beans and roasting techniques. Currently use a hot air roaster for its convenience, but sometimes use a cast iron pan for variety. Use a hand grinder or an electric grinder for its convenience. Raw beans kept sealed in the dark, roasted in a metal can with airtight lid. Brewing mostly filter coffee, but occasionally using a moka pot or Turkish ibrik, sometimes an old percolator, or even making camp coffee for variety. Expresso machine mostly gathers dust as even my hand grinder is a bit too coarse and I mostly make a medium roast.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Wow. That’s great! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@rmccabe117]

Fantastic! Thanks for the video! Fell in love with the Moka Pot in Italy a couple years ago. Now, I have 2 coffees a week. One Saturday and Sunday morning and both with my Moka Pot!! Will always taste like Italy to me!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I hope you had a good time in Italy. Thanks so much for the comment. 😊

[@stevescrub1294]

Very useful beginner tips, appreciate the video

[@matteofromtheswamps]

thanks! 🙏

[@m1986mmm]

one tip: the last bit of coffee makes it bitter. stop the brewing by simply puting the pot in a small bowl with a bit of cold water for 2 sec and the coffee tastes better.

[@SawitriResah]

When to put the pot in the cold water? Is it when its start gargling or when its start clearer or …?

[@m1986mmm]

When the White foam starts

[@mignonetbeau]

Don't do that you're going to warp your moka pot

[@m1986mmm]

I like space Mokka pots

[@sO_RoNerY]

Are you going to stop a coffee maker so you don’t get bitter coffee? Don’t use too much water. Just use between 70-110 ml of water.

[@simonmiles1972]

Finally, simple instructions not over-complicated. Thank you, my friend.

[@jackkennard4539]

Nice! I've been using a Moka Pot for over serveral years and still learned a few things from this video. I'm going to start placing the basket in the uper chamber to fill it with coffee. Thanks, great tip!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hi Jack, glad I could shared with you a few more tips. Have a tasty coffee :)

[@VHangout]

Yes! All these years of holding it 😂😊

[@ooikooiim]

haha.. i never thought of this too! Always hold it with hands.

[@WinstonHaynesIV]

Just got my first Moka pot and your videos have been extremely helpful, thank you!

[@atarijam]

Thanks for the tips - in my experience I found that packed pre-ground coffee should be stored in a sealed container inside a fridge once the package is opened as it retains the best aroma

[@caramel8875]

Matteo - learning a lot from you, highly appreciate your content! Please make a video with tips on optimal grind size, roast levels and the quantity of coffee to use. Many thanks

[@gaborungvari784]

thx for the video:) I boil the water before pouring to the boiler. This way the coffee will be ready faster and also tastes better. :)

[@ldcrallye]

Matteo, I love your clean style. I do Mokka for 20y, but now I realize: doing wrong. I have a very abused Bialetti, dark inside. The Bialetti is attached to my adventure motorbike and fired by a way to strong Coleman Feather Light fuel stove (2,2 KW Energy, 98 octane from the gas station). The result is hot, motor-oil like coffee. I will invent your steps one by one, first: less heat, and not to pressurize the coffee (I had always a stone hard brick of used coffee to extract) Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@LuizRhetor]

Thanks for the video, mate! Used to make a lot of mistakes such as pressing the coffee, using high heat and not removing it from the stove at the right time. Cheers from Brazil!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

An alternative to V60 for me is Orea, I use it all the time, the latest model has 4 in 1 bottoms that you can use to achieve different results. I made some videos about that.

[@DK95831]

My friend this video was amazing. The other channels I watched for a basic tutorial overdid everything while you did it as it should be: simple and effective. Thank you for this amazing video!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks so much for the comment and the feedback. :)

[@kohimakahil3135]

Great instructions 😊 thank you

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks :)

[@ghanashyamvadnerkar2691]

I am beginner thanks a lot learn from you, will be doing first time,lot's of love and blessings from Mumbai India. Have a nice day!!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hi, thanks for the comment. I hope my tips will help you to brew a good cup of coffee. Take care!

[@faisrush]

Excellente! The breakdown of moka pot basics is very good I watched this after making my own cup of coffee. I would also add the importance of grind size , but this is for more advanced. Thank you sir

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks! Yes grind size is important, but here I wanted to keep it simple for beginners. In the future I will cover that matter

[@ratulotron]

Precise and complete! But Matteo what do you think of using warm water in the pot? Some say that the time it takes to start percolate the ground coffee is just sitting on top, getting fried. I have used both normal temp water and warm water, I would say I did find the later taste more full bodied.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for the feedback. Regarding the warm water, you can find a video I made talking about this. You can find the guideline there. It mainly depends on the coffee you brewing.

[@bertalankovacs87]

I have made dozens of servings with a mokka pot yet your video was so informative I think I just relearned how to make coffee. I just enjoyed the entire video. Thank you!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thank you very much for your comment and for the nice words. I'm very glad you have enjoyed my video 🙏

[@clearoff8324]

I always loved instant coffee from Davidoff but recently got gifted ground coffee from the same brand so I got a Moka. Thanks for the help it tastes way better and the flavor is more intense!

[@MalibuSky]

Just came upon your video and realized I have an a Moka pot in my pantry, never used it and don’t know where it came from. 🤷‍♀️Going to get it out right now and follow your instructions. Thank you

[@sawomirsliwicki5373]

All your films are very good, instructive and helpful regarding the moka pot clasic model. Thanks a lot. Now, I am waiting for the moka pot induction tips. This is different challenge then classic pot.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks so much! For the induction you have to wait a bit unfortunately 😅

[@sawomirsliwicki5373]

@@matteofromtheswamps I understand it is a promise, so I am not waiting for but I am looking forward to such instruction. 😎

[@sawomirsliwicki5373]

Question: here you used 85C hot water. In other film you used room temperature water. What temperature is the best according your experience? And whether coffee roast level plays the role how hot water you use for moka?

[@matteofromtheswamps]

@@sawomirsliwicki5373 Here I use room temperature. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poCoYYuEirqhmNEsi=17c1bDQCC30ucaAH you can check this video for more info about water temperature. Yes roast level plays an important role. Thanks

[@sidewinder111]

Very thorough instructions.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thank you very much for your comment

[@frankhughes001]

Really appreciate one of the few - accurate - Moka Pot espresso instructions. However, I would not characterize these as "beginner" instructions. Rather, this is the ONLY method anyone will ever need to brew outstanding Moka Pot espresso (assuming you're using good coffee ground correctly for a Moka Pot). The coffee itself has, by far, the most impact on the quality of your finished Moka Pot espresso. Personally, after much experimentation, I usually use pre-ground (for drip) Peet's Major Dickason's, the grind is spot-on for a Moka Pot and flavor is excellent. Big plus is Peet's stamps the Roast date on the package. Peet's other dark roast coffees have similar results. Over the course of my 10+ years of using 15+ different size and style Moka Pots, I've tried most of the "pro" tips and methods - none of them improved the finished Moka Pot espresso. The hacks only make it more difficult. Again, many thanks for this video. .

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hi, thank you very much for your comment. I'm sure this is a method that anyone can use and it works well. There are other tools that you can use during coffee preparation, you can find them in other video here on my channel. You are right when you say sometimes hack can make it more difficult. I try to put push the understanding of moka pot so that anyone can understand how to achieve the coffee they like, regardless on the technique you use.

[@jonnalynroux7363]

I'm new to your channel and I love your videos! Very straightforward and has no music background.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks so much ! :)

[@sanseijedi]

Thank you. You express your love of coffee clearly and simply. ☺

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thank you for your comment. Coffee is my life, work, hobby and passion :)

[@fernandosaucedo9811]

I bought an alessi pulcina and I’m so happy with it! I use your video before Start, thanks for the culture sharing .

[@alexstucky]

Thanks for the video! I'm about make my first cup with a JavaJolt moka pot I got as a gift. I've watched several videos that talk about using boiling, or really hot water in the base. Is that something you've heard of? Thank you again! Great tips!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Alright, my take on this is that, boiling water can easily lead to sputtering. I never suggest boiling water. Hot water though I do but in certain cases. I made a video about that. You can check it if you want kzbin.info/www/bejne/poCoYYuEirqhmNEsi=N-i3i0DKDEHiUMNP

[@Pazu949]

Perfect instructions Matteo, concise and clear. Thank you! I don't have a Moka Pot yet but hoping to get one soon. Has anyone used the Joy Resolve brand with the glass upper portion? I am curious about how the build quality feels.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks so much! Happy you enjoyed them. the top part in glass is a nice touch and won't modify the brewing quality. Of course it's more fragile.

[@b_risky]

Thank you! Such a great video. Your guide helped me fix my terrible brews!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for the video and the feedback! I'm so glad I could help :)

[@odietamo9376]

I have been using a Moka pot for many years, but I learned a few tips from this video that are new to me. I intend to incorporate them later today. Thank you! By the way, what a good, clearly presented, and well produced video, too! (But you misspelled “essential.”)

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for your comment! and for the head up about the misspelling 😕 I didn't notice it. Unfortunately I cannot change it 😢

[@Steve-yo4ld]

Thank you! I use one almost daily, and I learned something new!✌️

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thank you for you comment :)

[@kimhanson577]

Your video is so informative! I've had my heat too high all along. Thank you!

[@idodrobison8845]

Thank you! I have made a lot of moka pot coffee by watching vidoes, and this is by far the best I've ever tried! ❤

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I am very glad my videos could help you to achieve a better coffee. Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻

[@uselessricardo2867]

Thank you for the comprehensive guide. What should I do if the coffee comes out too fast and spits everywhere?

[@almiradee]

Keep the heat low. That happens if the setting of your stove is higher. I always brew on the lowest setting.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

if it's coming out too fast and spitting everywhere is because: 1 - the heat is too high or 2 - the grinds are too coarse.

[@michaela8802]

Great information. I just ordered my very first moka pot and had no idea how to use one. I feel ready now - thank you! New subscriber 😊

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for your support and the nice comment :)

[@k0sashi]

Thank you, this is very helpful! About cleaning, is it true that you should avoid detergents and clean with only water?

[@matteofromtheswamps]

The reality is that washing with a normal dish detergent is fine, important is to rinse well the pot and dry it straight away, to avoid oxidation.

[@redskin6146]

Thank you for going over the basics

[@ForgottenMan1]

Two suggested utensils: a small bottle brush to scrub around the upper pot & stem [gets all the way down into the corners], and a ‘bouncy’ silicone or rubber spatula to ‘tap’/‘settle’ the coffee in the pot ‘strainer’. And, at the risk of blasphemy I use a stainless steel pot in preference to aluminum.

[@RmFrZQ]

Stainless steel pot is the way. No aluminum bloom on the surface.

[@ForgottenMan1]

@ I remember being aboard an aluminum super-structured ship in the shipyards; couldn’t get away from that AL taste.

[@51jjm]

Mille Grazie Matteo! I'm curious: I have been drinking my coffee using a "French Press" and absolutely love it. I'm a Californian 🌅 living on a Greek island, and I switched to this method when I moved here 10 years ago. Ironic I know, because for some people "Greek/Turkish coffee" is their favorite here. Hoping someday I acclimate to Greek coffee because they say it's super healthy for you. My dear mom drank a cup a day of Greek coffee and made it to 100 years-old. Bless her. I guess for me French press coffee is a happy medium, since I always drank filtered coffee in the states. Finally! 🤣 My question: How does Moka made coffee compare/contrast with French press coffee? Thanks so much again for your video. I'm going to try it myself, and maybe report back. Keep up the good work Matteo. 👊

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hi there! Thank so much for sharing your story. Island in Greece sounds like paradise :) I would have chug litres and litres of freddo espresso and freddo cappuccino XD. Moka pot is different than French Press as a method. French Press is infusion filtered coffee, moka is moka, using a bit of pressure to extract coffee from fine grind size. The coffee from Moka is quite strong, something in between espresso and filter coffee. But you can always dilute the coffee with hot water to make it less strong and longer like a coffee from french press

[@51jjm]

@@matteofromtheswamps Grazie Matteo! Really appreciate you taking the time to reply to me. Yes! In the summers, here in Greece, it is all about the freddo espresso's/cappuccino's! :) Moka pot coffee sounds good. I like strong/rich coffee, so I'll give it a try. Thanks again from John in Kefalonia.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

@@51jjmthen let me know how is it going with that!

[@henry1883-d]

yo bro, great video I'm doing all these steps and using low heat with my moka. Coffee is cafe bustelo grounds, still taste almost burnt and bitter. Any tips?

[@kevinthomas4710]

Thanks a great vid. I used my Moka pot daily.

[@ВолодимирМусіхін]

Щиро дякую за детальне пояснення по кортстуванню гейзерною кавоваркою!!!

[@CapnTholaf]

Love these videos. I have a new 3-cup pot, but it seems to take a very long time (10+ minutes) and always ends up tasting burnt! Not sure what I’m doing wrong, but I’ll keep trying.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for the comment. Is it possible that your coffee is ground too fine?

[@deirdre108]

Try preheating the water (but don't boil it) and as Matteo said, don't grind too fine. It takes a little experimentation to get the grind right. Once I ground very fine and I ended up with less coffee and a lot more water/coffee mixture in the boiler.

[@jeffloucks2120]

​@@deirdre108 Agree on pre-heating the water. Very likely the issue.

[@Chamieiniibet]

What about pre-heating water? (Pouring from a kettle) I've heard of it as a way to avoid overheating the basket. Do you approve of that?

[@iqtiqq]

Brewing coffee in moka pot 20+ years. First time hearing about keeping water below valve, always filing it up to the rim.

[@cjoysoy]

I am having mokapot coffee today, and while sipping, this was on top of my feed ❤ Thank you Matteo for this coffee vid. I enjoyed it like an affirmation to my brewmethod this morning 😃

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I'm glad we are aligned on this. It makes me happy. Enjoy your coffee.

[@margaritaornelas855]

Gracias, tengo una nueva cafetera y tus videos me han sido de gran ayuda.

[@rebeccanewell3449]

Thank you for your videos, after my third try I have found that perfect brew, now to find better coffee beans. Do you have any suggestions?

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for your comment Rebecca! I'm glad you managed to get a good brew, coffee beans wise, it really depends on what you like. I suggest to explore local roasters. They can help you to explore your flavour preferences.

[@simeon6589]

Like u‘re Video. U do it exactly the way i like it best. With the lid closed, the coffee tastes even better to me. I'd rather take a cautious peek under the lid in between.

[@benjaminadelin1634]

Thx for the tips. Now i can enjoy my Coffee the right way

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for you comment! I really appreciated

[@firstnamelastname9631]

I read somewhere about filling the pot with hot water; works for me: coffee brews faster and tastes better (subjective?). I never brew it with the lidup, will have to try that.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

It usually depends on the coffee you are brewing, I never suggest hot water for dark roasted coffee because you risk to over extract it. Also bear in mind that boiling water is one of the major cause of sputtering. But as you say, if it works for you and tastes good, stick with that :)

[@TheAmazingTwist]

@@matteofromtheswamps I don't think hot water or cold water affects extraction of coffee, since it will begin flowing through it just the same, only at different times. Grind size and quantity of coffee would be the ones affecting extraction. Water temperature affects how long you have the pot on the fire before you get your coffee - there's less time for the ground coffee to heat up from the fire when using hot water, so you get less of a burned taste. It's one of the reasons you should also use a low flame, so it doesn't lick the sides of the pot and reach the coffee basket. I usually put some water to boil separately while preparing all the other elements. By the time it's all assembled, the water would have reached a boiling point and there's no waiting around for nothing. This has been my experience with it, I could be wrong but it's been working for me and I have gotten a less burned coffee as a result.

[@Depuratumba]

Thank you Mateo! I have one question, sorry if it was asked before: I've seen another video where they suggest heating up the water before putting it in the chamber, as to avoid re-roasting the coffee with the stove's temperature. What do you think about that? I usually heat it up an electric kettle for a little while, then pour it in the chamber. Also makes the waiting shorter :) EDIT: nevermind, I just found your super-detailed video about it, hah!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hope the other video gave you a clear idea about that. Every coffee is different. Is good to understand this variable and use it when you need.

[@bazzmidas]

Many thanks. Some good tips, I will try a mokkakoffie again!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks so much for the comment and the feedback!

[@Gendor64]

for the basket, use some kind of glass to hold it. For smaller moka pots a shot glass might be enough. This allows you to keep it stable and distribute the coffee more evenly by tapping the basket gently against the rims of the glass. Obviously, you need to see if you have any glasses the right size. But if you do it's an easy way to make it a little easier in my experience.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

You know the trick. Thanks for sharing it. In fact is what I do as well. This is video is tailored for beginners that usually don't have much tools at home, so placing it on the upper part is a cleaver way for a newbie. But you are totally right, that makes the life easier

[@stevegallacher88]

Thanks for this expert advice. I had a nice coffee this morning thanks to you😅

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hi Steve! Glad I could help! Enjoy your coffee :)

[@johnperry9082]

I've been doing everything wrong for years. Thanks for for correct method. I love my coffee now.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I'm glad I could help you to achieve better coffee. :)

[@ravidaskirtan9349]

hi matteo, i don't know if will see and reply to this comment because it's late, but i wonder how low of a dose would you suggest me to go if i use 3 cups moka pot. i saw the ultimate recipe and 17g is a bit too much coffee for me so i want to use less but i want to know how does it affect the brew, thank you and great video as always

[@matteofromtheswamps]

To get the best out from moka pot is suggest to fill the basket until the top for a better extraction and intensity. Unfortunately there aren't small basket for a 3 cups. I suggest you to get a 2 or 1 cup.

[@guitarlancer]

Ok to use paper filter for moka pot? Like that round insert for aeropress? Love your accent BTW!!

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Yes, absolutely. I've made a video about that too

[@georginawong9609]

Now i know what is moka pot.. small yet amazing..Thank you

[@JobGreg]

very well made video. Do i have to fill in the basket fully every time. What should i do if just need one cup of coffee

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks so much for the feedback. You can put less coffee in the basket, but you won't have the same good result. If you for example put half dose of coffee you won't achieve a good intense coffee because the coffee bed won't create resistance. So you will get a watery and underwhelming coffee. You can get a smaller moka to make less coffee.

[@j0n5chm1dt]

Thanks for this outstanding lesson on using the moka pot. It made a big difference for my coffee.

[@typrzemek]

I would add that" high quality water" is not mineral and the lower the mineral content of the water, the more flavors pass into the coffee. So worse water, the better coffee.😊 Good movie thanks

[@maryannandree1791]

I have a Breville Smart Grinder Pro. It has so many different settings. If you know this grinder, can you recommend a good number to start on? I got my first MOKA for Christmas and am learning to use it.Thank you for your videos.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hi, yes I have it at home. My starting number for Moka is 30 and then I adjust based on coffee.

[@EugenioDols]

At around time 3:35 there is a mention that the water level should be at 1cm below the safety valve. I think what was meant was 1mm below the safety valve. As they say an image is worth one thousand words, so I think the visuals are pretty clear about what should be the level below the safety valve. Other than this nit pick about length units I think it is a great step by step video and I have seen other great videos from Matteo D'Ottavio. Have been using Moka pots for years. Always good to see what other people do.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

No no I mean 1 cm, from the bottom of the valve, so less water. The image unfortunately with transparent water is not clear, but I confirm 1 cm

[@fredelin2580]

I want one of those plates !!! First, it should make the heat less intense. Secondly, for induction stove !! (Can it be use on conventional electric range ?)

[@Liviuerhan-f1c]

love from Romania

[@Diegolizarazuf]

Which grinding size do you recommend for the moka pot? Thanks in advance.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I always recommend something coarser than espresso but finer than filter method.

[@funthomas-nh8ci]

i filing like master of coffee, doing every step before watching

[@roddas26]

Wow, great instructions. I've been doing it all wrong.😑 Cheers from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for your comment. I hope my method will help you to achieve a better coffee :)

[@Millenialmumlearns]

Hi, useful Chanel thanks. Excuse me how do you clean the Moka pot? Also how do you assemble it? Thank you 🙏🏽

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hi. Thanks. I have made a video in the past about how I clean my moka. I link it here for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/jovdgXiam9CDZposi=QsGfEyMNPgI79EiP

[@Millenialmumlearns]

@ many thanks 🙏🏽 I bought a faulty moka pot and will Search your channel to find the good brands. Thank you! Keep up the amazing work!

[@thunderkiss]

Great guide, thank you Matteo. I have a question bottom of my moka pot's water container got little bit dark, I guess it's because of me using it wrongly at the beginning. Can I clean it with your deep cleaning method or do I have to do something else? Thanks.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thanks for the comment. So that happens when the moka starts to oxidate. Usually when you don't dry it after washing it. Remove it all is a bit tricky. Try with bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, leave it for a few seconds and then scrub it gently.

[@kevinpower4973]

What is your favourite manual bean grinder Matteo? Thanks.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I use Comandante on daily basis. I know it can be quiet expensive, but I have it since 2018. Never had a problem

[@frogmouth]

Nice much better than coffee pod machines

[@juz_wanderlust]

thanks for the tip regarding ground coffee storage...i wonder if it works in my tropical country? we've kept ours in the fridge because outside, it's always hot and humid. any thoughts? thank u.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I think that with a vacuum canister you can solve the problem of moisture. Because you remove oxygen but also humidity. About the temperature, it's a bit harder.

[@PsychoStueyHappyKittens]

I don't even have a moka pot, I just like watching coffee being made (but... really tempted to get a moka pot now!)

[@kenmocabee2325]

I'm a newbie and love mine. Great coffee, fun to fiddle with, and inexpensive. I have a 3 cup pot and usually cut it with water 1:1 or 1:2. Delicious result.

[@monsieurnigaud]

after 42 years of " moka pot" i learnt about the 1cm under the valve level . thanks to this symphatic beginner-friendly video

[@matteofromtheswamps]

with 42 years of experience you can also teach me something for sure. Hope the tip can be useful to you :)

[@emporiahandalusi5725]

Grazzie mille 🙏🙏🙏 the best video ever on how to use the bialetti ! Thanks you very much

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I'm so happy to read you comment! I'm glad my tips have been helpful :)

[@ctyl2701]

Thanks for the tips and steps. Easy to understand!! I have one question, the bottom and top part of my moka turned black inside. How do you get rid of the black stuff? Wonder if it's still safe to use 🤔

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Hi, Thanks for the comment. The Moka turns black when aluminium starts to get oxidated. I suggest you to keep always your pot dry after you clean it, that will reduce the oxidation. Yes, its safe, no worries. I can suggest you to place a teaspoon of bicarbonate of sodium and a bit of water, so to create a paste. Spread it on the surface and leave it for 10/ 15 minutes. after that , scrub it gently with a sponge and rinse well. It will help to remove a bit of the black, probably not all of it. Let me know if that helped

[@JuanmaaaA03]

BEAUTIFUL video! Thanks Matteo! Your videos are excellent!♥

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Thank you very much !!! 🙏

[@Pier77Tampa]

Very detailed! But if I may, I would not use the upper chamber to hold the basket. 99 times out of 100 grounds spill over and could fall inside. Instead, 1) fill up the boiler, 2) insert the basket so it’s firm in place, 3) add the ground coffee, 4) wipe the rim off from any grounds, 5) close the upper chamber. Use always the same amount of coffee each time.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

With a bit of practice you can avoid that and also is easy to remove the dry grounds from inside. I don't place it like you do because to pack well the coffee you need to always give a little tap on the counter like I do in the video. If I place the basket before with water, is not ideal

[@montiellvazz]

tomorrow morning I'll try your tips :)

[@kittenlittle2009]

Can this be used on electric stove ?

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Electric stove, yes. Induction, you need an adapter

[@seanhoefling5045]

I was going to ask the same question. I was happy to see he has already answered. Thanks

[@casteltheghettomonk4392]

Lavazza is my favorite espresso, also i put half of what you put don't like too strong , sometimes i put more water over that screw you said depends, i make few light espresso a day goes well with cigarettes 🚬

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I never suggest putting less coffee in the basket because you risk to have bad extraction. I suggest adding hot water afterwards. to reduce the strength but keeping the good extraction

[@Mrius86]

Yes, made my first one. Tastes great. Cheers from Norway.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Happy I could help you :)

[@lele-mw2nk]

can i ask why you dont reccomend storing the beans in the freezer? from what i experienced myself and also from people like james hoffman i heard that it doesnt change the quality of your coffee and makes it last longer

[@matteofromtheswamps]

I don't recommend for beginners or even for everyday use. Because the best way to store the coffee in the freezer is to separate the coffee in single portions and also better if it's vacuum sealed. Now, it is something that takes time and also money, especially for everyday coffee. If you open and close the freezer or even worse the pack every single time, the coffee will absorb moist pretty fast because of its hygroscopic nature. Moist is not good, even if the coffee is in the freezer because with freezing the molecules of water when crystallize they expand, braking the coffee cells, losing their compounds. Finally, if you store dark roasted coffee in the freezer, coffee that usually has oils on the surface exposed to oxygen contained inside the pack (if you didn't vacuum sealed), it will have these oils oxidate faster because coffee water activity close to 0 accelerate the lipids oxidation. I'm very sorry for the long reply, but I needed to be clear why I don't suggest placing coffee in the freezer. Just letting you know I have 2 freezers full of coffee. All doses, vacuum sealed, labelled and organized. So I do store coffee in the freezer. But those are competition rare lots a bit expensive. In that case, totally worth it :)

[@collinrymer424]

I love using my Moka Pot but will change a few things next time based on this video. The main thing: so I should NOT pack the grounds into the filter cup like with normal espresso? Also, I would add that because Moka Pot coffee is strong, I usually add hot water (Americano style) if I'm drinking it all at once in a cup.

[@matteofromtheswamps]

Exactly, do not pack it as espresso, to pack the coffee in the moka I suggest tapping the basket on the counter. More you tap, more you pack. Adding water like for the Americano is good to reduce the strength, but extraction won't change. So, making a good extraction is essential no matter how you like to drink your coffee

[@collinrymer424]

@@matteofromtheswamps thanks a lot for the tips! 👍

[@MissR-z5n]

I love this one since years