THE SHORT ANSWER
A moka pot sends heated water upward through coffee into a top chamber. It makes concentrated stovetop coffee, not pump-machine espresso. Fill according to your pot’s capacity rather than forcing a universal ratio.
- Grind
- Moka grind; finer than filter, usually coarser than espresso
- Time
- About 3–6 minutes
- Temperature
- Low to medium stovetop heat
What you’ll need
- Moka pot suited to your stove
- Coffee ground for moka
- Water, cups, heat protection
Make it, step by step
- With the pot cool, inspect the gasket and valve. Follow your model’s instructions; fill the base with water to just below the safety valve.
- Insert the basket and fill loosely with coffee. Level it without tamping; keep grounds off the rim.
- Assemble securely using dry hands. Put the pot on low to medium heat, keeping a gas flame under the base.
- Watch the brew rather than walking away. Remove from heat when the upper chamber is full; do not keep boiling the coffee.
- Let the pot cool fully before opening. Empty, clean, and dry it according to its manufacturer’s directions.
Make it yours
Never cover the valve with water or block it with grounds. Do not add milk or syrup to the lower chamber. A pot that is sputtering excessively is asking for less heat, not more.
These are home starting points, not lab-tested guarantees. Follow the safety and capacity guidance for your exact equipment.
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