What is the Moka Pot?
Invented in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti, the eight-sided Moka pot is Italian kitchen DNA. Steam pressure forces hot water up through grounds and into the top chamber, producing a strong, concentrated coffee that sits between espresso and drip in body. Roughly 90 percent of Italian households own one.
You'll need
- Moka pot (3, 6, or 9 cup size)
- Burr grinder set to fine-medium
- Stovetop or gas burner
- 16 g fresh Seelaz espresso — Shop espresso roasts
Step by step
Pre-heat water
Fill bottom chamber with already-hot water up to the safety valve. Cold water lets the metal heat too long and bakes the grounds.
Grind 16 g fine-medium
Slightly coarser than espresso, finer than drip. Should mound like loose sand.
Fill basket level
Heap the basket and level with your finger. Do not tamp. The water needs space to push through.
Assemble and heat low
Screw the top on tight using a towel (bottom is hot). Place on medium-low heat with the lid open so you can see the brew arrive.
Pull off at honey stream
When the stream turns from dark to a pale honey color and starts to sputter, take the pot off the heat. Wrap the base in a cold cloth to stop extraction.
Pro tips
- Never let it boil aggressively. A gentle gurgle is correct — a violent geyser is over-extracted and harsh.
- Pre-warming the water is the single biggest upgrade most people miss.
- Hand-wash with hot water only. Soap strips the oil seasoning that flavours every future brew.
Best coffee for Moka Pot:
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