The Moka Pot Method

Moka Pot Coffee: What it is and why we love it

The moka pot is a stove-top or electric coffee maker that brews coffee by passing boiling water pressurized by steam through ground coffee.

Coffee Dose

Varies by Moka Pot

Grind Size

Fine

Water + Temp

60°C

Brew time

2-3 Minutes 

Balance Coffee Brewing Scale:

• For 1 cup (15g of coffee to 250g water)
• For 2 cups (30g of coffee to 500g of water)
• For 3 cups (45g of coffee to 750g of water)
• For 4 cups (60g of coffee to 1000g or 1L of water)

The Moka Pot Method

1. Add your warmed filtered water to fill the bottom half of your coffee maker with water.
2. Insert the filter basket into the bottom of the pot.
3. Fill the basket with coffee and give it a shake to settle the grounds evenly. Make sure not to pack down or tamp the grounds, you want them loose.
4. Screw on the spouted top. The bottom half of the device will be warm so use caution.
5. Put the brewer on the stove and use moderate heat. Make sure that the handle is not subjected to heat and leave the top lid open.
6. You’ll start to hear the water boil in the base – at this point, lower the heat. You will hear a puffing sound as the coffee oozes out of the spout on the top half, a bit like honey. Once the stream of coffee is honey-colored remove it from the stove with a cloth and close the lid.
7. At this point, the coffee will stop bubbling out. Pour it into your favorite mug and enjoy.

The moka pot is an instantly recognizable symbol of Italian coffee culture and one of the world’s most famous brewing devices. Its iconic design, ease of use, and wide availability make it an accessible entry point for specialty coffee.

While it is often used to create an intense, heavy coffee at home, the Moka pot is actually very versatile. With a little experimentation, home brewers can use it to explore specialty coffee and even recreate popular coffee shop beverages.