How to Make Moka Pot Coffee

[Sssmerilla]

Tip: NEVER use pre-heated water. The water should be cold, for the coffee to release its best aroma. Making coffee is a matter of patience, a ritual that takes time.

P.S.: I'm Italian.

[TomTRDEV]

What size is that Moka Pot? 3 cup or 6?

[ParisiCoffee]

@TomTRDEV Believe this was a 6 cupper.

[istuddd]

i just make coffee for myself and i know the moka pot is made for 3 cups ...WHAT DO I DO WHAT DO I DO O_)o

[92CUNDO]

@istuddd get the 1 cup pot!

[istuddd]

@92CUNDO lol i already bought the 3cup :( its all they had. but w,e i just walk around wired all day xD

[Maafa1619]

grams per ounce? WTF? Stick to one system of measurement.

[taleofrevenge]

Has anyone tried Taylor's of Harrogate "Hot Lava Java" made with one of these Moka Pots? Thats what I have every day.

[jgiuffria]

Love my Moka Pot!

[ParisiCoffee]

@mazgorg wait for the steam and the pot may tend to rumble a bit, like a typical water kettle. Moka pot take a little patience to get right. Thanks for watching.

[MrWiskytango]

on a side note you should never cover the pressure release valve with water, because if you use a coffee that is too fine or pack it in too tight that can cause the lower half to explode. (i'm serous)

[TheSweetalchemist]

Would this work on induction stove?

[ParisiCoffee]

@TheSweetalchemist Great question. We used a Bialetti here and as it's an aluminum body, it will not. You need a ferromagnetic material for induction burners. Even a stainless steel pot may not work (depends upon the SS composition). If you have one and want to test, try sticking a magnet to the bottom of the pot - if it sticks, it will work. Thanks for watching.

[vulebre]

what's with dislikes?!this video is great!thanks!

[rumvodkaf1]

the guy doesn't even mention the gasket/filter when he talks about the parts of the moka pot...

[MsMelina1]

After 3 failed attempts of making espresso, I watched your video and I

am now drinking my great coffee! Thank you! Cheers!!

[muconium]

If you notice, the screen into the upper chamber is finer than the screen in which you put the coffee. The screen size into the upper chamber can give you and idea of how coarse to grind the coffee.

They don't "burn" the coffee. The upper chamber never comes into contact with direct heat.

Also, packing the coffee before you brew can cause the steam and water to follow the weakest path through the coffee. Packing loosely allows all the grounds to come in contact with the steam.

[MRWhiteFolksCakes]

Why does everyone keep saying he's a "fat bastard"??? That's soooo uncool and not very nice!

[dscomeau]

@MRWhiteFolksCakes Haven't seen the comments, but I think they're referring to the Austin Powers movie character...

[3worldend3]

hmm i can see how it taste like im drinking the same coffee you were when i was watching your vid

[pretty00kitty]

i bought this espresso coffee called "illy"....i hope this works for the moka pot.

[mohamadjalloul]

Yes indeed. This is a great cup of coffee :)

[ratna4]

Everything was fine until he put the coffee in a mug!!! That's a no no.

Need to use proper small coffee cups.

[skylane807]

@ratna4 So, just what does one put in a coffee mug? ;P

[kragier]

@ratna4 First of all, they are called demitasse cups, not "proper small coffee cups."

If you don't know their name, then you shouldn't be telling people to use them. Also, those are used for espresso. The Moka Pot does NOT produce espresso (it is similar, but it isn't espresso). Even if it did, you don't need to put it in a demitasse to enjoy it :3

[aneet84]

THAT is a great cup of coffee! Thanks. Good video.

[ParisiCoffee]

@aneet84 Thanks for watching

[TechnoLife120]

i got a question. i just bought my bialetti but when i try to make coffee, it never yield coffee with crema. i dont know if it's the coffee bean or the nature of the pot. please i want my espresso!!!!

[klarinetta]

@TechnoLife120 Then buy a espresso machine. For espresso you need 9 bars of pump pressure but with a moka pot you only get max 3 bars steam pressure(that's why less coffee is brewed than water used). If the pressure would be more or you tamped the coffee hard in the basket the coffee can explode all over your stove.

[skylane807]

@TechnoLife120 This pot is not an ''espresso machine''.

It isn't meant to me. The espresso machine is a different technology.

[mindflashbr]

Bialetti (the moka pot maker) says that we should use a coarser ground, not the extra-fine espresso ground. Why do you do the opposite?

[ParisiCoffee]

Great question!  It's a recipe that's certainly open for experimentation: a coarser grind works, depends upon the roast. We like our Italian-"style" american espresso only slightly lighter than caffe roasts. Finer grind equals more surface area for extraction. Can also depend upon brewing from ambient water temp vs. pre-heating the water so the brew time is only about a minute. Play with the roast, grind and you can dial in your pot to give exactly the cup you want. Mmm, now I'm thirsty.

[istuddd]

@ParisiCoffee i boil the water before putting it in the pot . is this a bad idea? does it have any disadvantages

[Daralantan]

@mindflashbr

I was confused why they suggested that in their instructions, espresso has always used fine ground coffee. Or at least in the espresso makers.

[benjorgensen1]

well i geuss its a matter of propper useage as well. i found that the water level in the bottom part had a huge effect on how it brewed. i tryed fine grind and coarser grinds, but either way i could never get it right. i think the holes in the filter areway to big in the one i got. they are about 3/32". id like to see one that has the same size holes as a portafilter. also i think it probably very important to get the presure right. am i right? takeing it off the stove as soon as its flowing?

[ParisiCoffee]

Yeah not all pots are created equal...but water-to-coffee ratio and grind are the most important pieces for good extraction - fine grind, 6-7 g of coffee per oz of water - you'll get pressure if the cap's tight, just wait for the steam. The Burn flavor is more likely your roast...MP brewing tends to bring out the darker elements (w/fine grind) and if you start with an over-roasted espresso, you're probably tasting that... experimenting with different roasts could help..

[benjorgensen1]

moka pots BURN the coffee!! there is no way that i know of to make "good" moka pot "espresso"! the only and best way to make espresso is in a prosumer home espresso machine. the right temperature, grind, dose, tamp, and pressure are a must!! DO NOT USE A MOKA POT!! EVER. unless you actural enjoy the flavor. but all im saying is your missing out on real espresso.

[ParisiCoffee]

Moka Pots do take a little experimenting, sorry to hear you're not a fan...but it can make good a brew (not to be confused with pulling an espresso shot). Getting it dialed is only one component though, you might consider trying different espressos

Maybe it's our Italian roots, but we really like the Moka Pot it's always been on the stove in our homes. Thanks for watching.

[singincowboy]

@benjorgensen1 true, in fact I think the Moka pot is a fantastic brewing method, one which I love. It is better than drip, french press, and about on par with a vacuum pot. It is as the video says, a GREAT cup of coffee. And you are correct in pointing out that it's not espresso, I personally have a little moka pot, as well as an Ascaso espresso machine. if it tastes bitter or muddy use coarser coffee, if it's too weak, grind finer!

[benjorgensen1]

@singincowboy well, i recently experimented with my moka pot to see if i could make it work better and figured out that putting a peice of screen behind the top plate of the basket reduced the amount of fines that came through and i also tryed some heat aplication techneques so as not the coffee too much. i preheated the water beforehand, and then used medium heat. for the first time ever i made a very good cup of moka. but i still think the moka pots are very sinsitive to blend and roast

[gorillym]

if you need to watch a video on how to use one of these things you should not be allowed near a stove and might want to visit the school of common sense

[romanista77]

I disagree. Making coffee is something anyone can do. Making it right is a different story. This video shows a few things that someone new the a moka pot might not know.

[saruman84]

Thanks for the vid! :)

[poperaqueen]

Very informative!

[endorphine99]

Grind your own beans, dont forget to exercise.

[festremadoyro]

WTF? Drinking a moka coffee in a mug?

[Jabbawack]

Actually it's really absurd...

[samn100]

not the fat ass again. Good coffee

[MeganNeher]

I had an incredible cup of Moka Pot Parisi coffee and I can't wait to try it at home. Thanks for showing me how.