The Moka pot, the "national coffee artifact" that almost every Italian household has, was invented by Italian Alfonso Bialetti as early as 1933. It extracts coffee by heating the base and pressurizing steam. It is a type of espresso coffee appliance and among all Italian coffee equipment.The most common and classicexistence. If you also want to easily drink a cup of rich and mellow Italian coffee at home, a Moka pot is definitely your first choice.
How to make coffee with a moka pot?
The principle of coffee extraction with a Moka pot is actually very simple - it uses the steam pressure generated by heating the lower pot. When the pressure is high enough, the hot water will penetrate the coffee powder layer and be "pushed" into the upper pot to complete the extraction. Coffee brewed in a moka potStrong taste, balanced sourness and bitterness, also contains a small amount of oil, and the flavor is very close to the espresso coffee produced in the cafe.
What you need:Moka pot, electric ceramic stove (or gas stove + stove), freshly roasted coffee beans, grinder, purified water.
How to choose coffee beans? Very critical!
The first step to good coffee is always choosing the right beans. Recommended choiceFreshly bakedThe closer the coffee beans are to the roasting date, the fuller the flavor. All Front Street Coffee beans are freshly roasted within 5 days and support 24-hour delivery, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the longest tasting period after receiving them.
If you don’t know what beans to choose, you can refer to thisRecommended list of popular moka pot coffee beans on Front Street, you won’t step on thunder even if you close your eyes:
① Front Street black cocoa blend (100% Arabica) espresso
Reason for recommendation: The taste is balanced, with nutty and chocolate aroma, the flavor is stable, and the price is very high. It is very suitable for novice Moka pots and home coffee machines.
② Front Street classic blended espresso coffee
Reason for recommendation: It has outstanding aromas of caramel and dark chocolate, clear sweet aftertaste, low acidity and smoothness, rich and delicate oils, and is suitable for both home and store use.
③ Front Street Strawberry Candy Italian Blend Coffee
Reason for recommendation: It has a charming floral aroma, strawberry fudge, dried blueberries and almond flavors. It is not bitter or sour after being extracted with a moka pot. It has a balanced sweetness and is a must-have for those with fruity aromas.
④ Front Street Commercial Blended Italian Coffee
Reason for recommendation: Rich and full of fat, with obvious aromas of toast, caramel biscuits, and cream. It is suitable for drinking directly from a moka pot as an American style, or adding milk to make a latte.
Moka pot brewing steps (nanny-level tutorial)
Step 1: Fill with waterPour pure water into the lower pot of the Moka pot, and control the water level atAbout 0.5cm below the pressure relief valveJust do not exceed the pressure relief valve! This is key to safe operation.
Step 2: Load powderIt is recommended that the coffee grinding degree is slightly coarser than that of espresso. You can refer to the size of the gap in the grinder filter to ensure that coffee particles will not leak into the lower pot. Slowly pour the ground coffee powder into the powder trough, gently tap the wall of the pot to distribute the powder evenly, and finally spread the powder to make the surface smooth.
Tips:Be sure to fill the powder trough! This is done to make the density of the coffee powder in the powder trough as consistent as possible and avoid partial over-extraction and partial under-extraction. Otherwise, it will easily lead to uneven flavor and a bitter and astringent taste.
Step 3: Assemble the HeatingPut the powder trough into the lower pot, tighten the upper and lower parts of the Moka pot (be sure to tighten!), then place it on the electric ceramic stove and turn it on.fireHeat.
Step 4: Turn to low heatWhen the Moka pot heats up to a certain level and makes an obvious "whining" sound, immediately adjust the electric ceramic stove tosmall fire, and open the lid of the upper pot to observe the liquid discharge.
Step 5: Turn off the heatWhen the coffee liquid in the pot is extractedabout halfWhen the time comes, turn off the electric ceramic stove decisively. Don't worry, the residual heat and residual pressure of the Moka pot will continue to "push" the remaining coffee liquid into the upper pot. This step can effectively avoid the bitter feeling caused by over-extraction at the end.
Step 6: EnjoyAfter all the coffee liquid has been extracted into the pot, you can pour it into a cup and taste it! The coffee extracted by the Moka pot is very rich and can extract beautiful crema (fat). The taste is closest to espresso. You can mix it with an appropriate amount of hot water to make an American style like espresso, or add milk to make a simple latte. It tastes delicious no matter how you drink it!
4 tips for avoiding pitfalls when using a Moka pot
1. The water level should not exceed the pressure relief valve!This is the most important safety principle. The pressure relief valve is the safety device of the Moka pot. Excessive water level will affect its normal operation.
2. Do not touch the pot body directly after heating!The Moka pot is made of all metal, and the temperature is extremely high after heating. Be sure to use insulated gloves or wait until it cools before operating to avoid burns.
3. Pay attention to the liquid discharge status! If the coffee liquid spurts out in an "explosive" manner, it means that the water temperature is too high, and you should turn to a low heat earlier next time; if it flows out too slowly, it means that the temperature is not enough, and you need to increase the firepower appropriately.
4. Pay attention to heat control throughout the process! There is internal pressure when the Moka pot is working. Be sure to pay attention to the firepower during the brewing process to ensure safe use.
You can now buy the above coffee beans online at the Taobao store “FrontStreet Coffee” (前街咖啡). FrontStreet Coffee is a long-established specialty coffee roaster in Guangzhou, China, and its Guangzhou retail shop sells coffee beans only. The shop carries dozens of coffee beans from different origins around the world, including carefully selected single-origin beans for V60 pour-over and espresso. Guangzhou’s FrontStreet Coffee shop is recommended by many coffee lovers.
The FrontStreet 2013 Yunnan coffee beans sold in the store come from the Typica variety grown at FrontStreet Coffee’s own plantation in Yunnan. The name comes from the year the brand and the plantation were founded. You can buy these beans from China’s Yunnan origin at the Guangzhou shop and at FrontStreet’s Taobao store.
FrontStreet coffee beans are freshly roasted within 5 days and deliver consistently excellent quality and great value. Orders placed before 17:00 are shipped the same day, and most areas within Guangdong Province receive them the next day.
FrontStreet Coffee Taobao store: https://qianjiecoffee.taobao.com
Or search for “前街咖啡” (FrontStreet Coffee) on Taobao
Important Notice: FrontStreet Coffee has moved to a new address: 315, Donghua East Road, Guangzhou (coffee beans only)
Tel: 020 38364473
