Moka Pot

[mindkilla91]

Dumb bitches. stop laughing.

[Vaskeklut666]

It that coffee makes me sound or behave like them, I don't want any.

[onesky1destiny]

turn the volume back up again?

[nderrett]

It's like in high school when the "dungeons and dragons" kids who never spoke in class suddenly got put into a group project together and had to perform a skit... And it was really awkward for everyone, but the content was kinda good. Like that

[phubans]

I'd call them the female equivalent of douchebags, but I'm not so sure they're even female.

Also, Ritual is a den of hipsters. I paid $7 for a cup of coffee there once that wasn't even that impressive. I won't be going back.

[phubans]

Although, to their credit the staff there was friendly to me despite me not being dressed in skintight pants, a wool scarf, and a Fedora with a feather stuck in it. My previous comment is more of a remark on their clientele, not their business.

[mvm92]

fucking hipsters

[Johanvideo525]

this is the worst video i've ever seen. do not listen to that woman.

[ScottK1980]

Decent advice, awful video.

[Superappo]

These people are ridiculous... in my opinion, atleast.

[vatmcgrath]

Cheap aluminum espresso maker. 

[fireaunties]

surrounded by idiots.. this video makes your whole operation looks amateurish when it could be great.

1st few seconds of comedy would be fine, but you guys have overdone it.

I love my coffee, but this video production is a confused effort.

Cheap comedy, no class.

[EchoDreamer]

Internets, be nice. Its Good info from one great coffe shop.

[fireaunties]

@EchoDreamer Great? They don't even warm the cups for espresso.

[waynecodey]

@fireaunties well，i don't think someone could make a shot of espresso with a mocha pot. it can't maintain a certain temperature and pressure of the bolied water ,actually. n' ur right ! they don't even warm the cups for espresso

[PixieSkullGlitter]

These videos must be done best sober... whether or not you make this normally sober. I don't think I understood more than a few words from the mumbling and bullshit. Decent demonstration as to how easy it actually is.

[tazervp]

lol funny. goofballs. you guys should form a circus!

[Keldoron]

lol you guys are awesome

[tgnyra]

There are many problems with this video, but i'd just like to comment on the moka portions and not the sarcastic baristas that are obviously only trained to use expensive machines.

1. As said throughout this thread, do not stomp the beans. Very bad idea, and might cost you another moka pot.

2. Boling the water first does not affect the beans, since your stove should be on the lowest setting

3. The grind can be anywhere from semi coarse to fine, but espresso grind works the best for me.

[ipod0801]

the left guy is scary, though

[ipod0801]

why hipsters? my mom makes her coffee in moka pots for years now :/

[Doggieman1111]

Love moka pots, hate hipsters.

[Savis21]

You think they're douchebags just from this video? The chick at the store had not one iota of their personality. She was dry and almost enjoyed telling us that they don't have lowfat milk, only whole milk. I must say though, they made a great latte with whole milk. Very nice. Hate hipsters though.

[pedepy]

lol wtf was that ...

[kubes]

I must agree with some of the negative comments here. Have some staff with a little more class represent your company and your product.

[plateofshrimp]

This place of business obviously isn't for you, kubes. Might I suggest your local Starbucks?

[kubes]

Thanks for the tip, but there are plenty of great shops that are not Starbucks.

[rtrxggg]

@kubes Meh.. It's for that croud of people. And if you know how to make sence of that groupes well uhm "way of expression"? I guess you would call it. Their actualy pretty cool to hang out with as long as their not all into whos cool and shit.

[bjmcgeever]

Wow. Get over yourselves. I don't think you're indie enough...try harder.

But decent video. Boiling beforehand is a good idea.

They're not tamping! They're simply evening out the grounds, which is good. You can tell she's not really putting any pressure on it, certainly not the 40lbs for normal espresso.

For the future, the you guys handled yourselves made you seem really unprofessional which makes me want to doubt the validity of what you're saying.

[Orygunducks]

Great info though!

[Orygunducks]

Get the fuck over yourselves, hipster douchebags.

[pinkyabuse]

It may not be authentic or whatever but I had great success by putting hot water in the reservoir as this video suggests.

[Doggieman1111]

these people are very into themselves.

[beckbeckdanno]

DO NOT tamp!!!!!

[boozm]

man, coffee... what to do?

[hagthor]

is ben wearing lipstick? what a harlot!

[slippyg]

Animals.

[mywytefeet]

why did you heat the water up first? Do you make the water boil first or just heat up? Also to what temp? Also, why did you tamp the grounds? Everywhere I read people say not to tamp grounds in moka pots because it can cause the moka pot to clog. Finally, how much coffee do you use in your moka pot? I tend to use 4 Tbs for the 13 oz moka pot I have since I figure a little water is always left still at the bottom section of the device. Is that amount about right?

Thanks!

[slippyg]

Thanks for the infos

Btw what size moka pot is best for one person wanting a mug full of coffee. (3 cup?)

[mywytefeet]

My 13oz moka pot is called the 6 cup model. It makes either a mug and a half (or one full fancy cappuccino mug full.) The three cup model might be ok. It depends how much coffee you use. If you really pack the filter full, then using a 3 cup model or less will get you something more towards espresso (kinda.) If you buy a 6 cup and don't fully fill the filter basket you will still get thick, rich coffee, just a little less like espresso. Of course the bean and grind make a difference too.

[slippyg]

I dont tamp either. Everyone tells me not to tamp the grinds.

[mywytefeet]

After experimenting, I have found this video to be wrong. Do not tamp--you can even out the grinds with your finger if you like, just don't tamp. Also, don't pre-heat the water, it tends to cause the warm water to reach boil and push through the grounds "burning" your coffee. Use room temp. water or cold water. Also, no tap water, use bottled water or filtered water.

[slippyg]

I bought the 6 cup model yesterday :-)

Made my first cup for me and my sister yesterday using Cuban dark roast beans that I gound in my shiny new burr grinder. The coffee would lovely.

I tried to make an americano but didnt realise ur meant to top-up with hot water. I just added milk to the coffee straight from the moka pot. I wondered why I wasnt getting 2 full mugs outta it. lol

[slippyg]

Also, did you notice much difference with the tap and bottled water cos I just used tap water on my first go?

[mywytefeet]

There is some difference. Tap water has additives in the water. The problem is that these enhancements effect the flavor of the coffee. Bottled, or filtered water does not have these additives. But it really depends on your taste. If you can drink the tap water from your sink and like it then you will like your coffee, but if you prefer the taste of a particular bottled water, use that to make coffee. Adding milk also makes it harder to tell the whether you have used tap water or bottled.