A moka pot makes strong, full-bodied coffee. You need a heat source, medium-fine ground coffee, and a few minutes of attention. In four steps, you'll know how it works.
The recipe at a glance
| Component | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Water | hot water, up to just below the valve |
| Grind | medium-fine |
| Coffee | fill the filter, do not press down |
| Heat | low to medium-high |
| Ready | remove from heat as soon as the pot starts gurgling |
The four steps
- Fill with hot water. Fill the bottom with hot water, up to just below the valve.
- Fill the filter. Fill the filter with medium-fine ground coffee. Do not press down.
- Place on the heat. Place the pot on low to medium-high heat.
- Remove from the heat. Remove the pot from the heat as soon as it starts gurgling.
Two things that make the difference
- Do not press down. Level the coffee and do not press it down, so that the water can flow through evenly.
- Remove from the heat in time. As soon as the pot starts gurgling, the coffee is ready. Then remove it from the heat, so that it does not continue to brew for too long.
Adjusting to taste
Does your coffee taste bitter or burnt? Then the heat is probably too high or the pot is left on for too long. Read more about grinding in the best grind size per brewing method.
Ready to taste?
- View our moka pot.
- Choose a coffee to go with it from our specialty coffee.
- Still unsure? Read which brewing method suits you.
