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Moka Pot — Classic

Moka Pot · Classic Stovetop

Hot-water start and an early exit — the two tricks that fix bitter moka.

  • bold
  • rich
  • nutty
18 g
Dose
180 g
Water
1:10
Ratio
100°C
Temp
5:10
Time
2
Serves

You’ll need

  • 18 gcoffee
  • 180 gwater at 100°C

How to brew

  1. —Pour→ 180g

    Fill the boiler with 180 g just-boiled water

  2. 0:20Prep

    Fill the basket level with coffee — never tamp

  3. 0:40Prep

    Assemble with a towel; set on medium heat

  4. 0:50Wait

    Wait for the first slow golden flow

    Steam pressure builds gradually; gentle heat keeps the flow from sputtering bitter.

  5. 3:50Other

    Watch: when the stream goes pale, kill the heat

  6. 4:40Other

    Run the base under cold water

  7. 5:00Serve

    Stir the pot, then pour

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