A Bialetti Brikka Brewing

This video shows the brewing process of the Bialetti Brikka. It is quite different from the Bialetti Moka-Express, as the coffee releases very quickly and forms an attractive layer of crema.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• bialetti
• brikka
• coffee
• espresso

[vegetta420]

i was gonna get a Bialetti Mokka express

but now that i seen this should i get the Brikka instead ?

i want to make cappuccino, but i also want to make and try out different drinks as well

can someone help me decide or explain the differences betweeen the two ?

[nhsnielsen]

The Brikka makes Crema, the brown foam you see on espresso made on much more expensive machines. The Mokka Express make a strong coffee with out (persistent) creama. The taste of coffee made on the brikka is closer to espresso than that of the Moka Express, thus i think I'll recommend the 2 cup Brikka version.

[aurumvore]

How come I can never get my espresso as foamy and thick as you do? There has to be something wrong with how I do it. I usually fill the coffee grind to the top, fill my water up to the "point." I put it on stove and turn it to high heat. But the coffee produced are just dark, strong coffee, not the thick and foamy espresso.

[nhsnielsen]

Assuming you are using a Brikka -not a Moka pot, I see no reason why you should not get creama -but it may take a little practice. Not all coffee is equally good at making creama. Try to find some pre-ground Lavazza Qualita Rossa. It may or may not suit your taste but it is ideal for perfecting you technique. Dont press the coffee, use correct amout of water, and experiment with the heat. You should probably start at a medium setting. When you get the hang of it you can switch to a good coffee.

[joemplascencia]

Hot damn! Thats nice

[pngtasol]

YUM!!!!!!!

[villasukat]

@aurumvore Crema is created by the gasses inside coffee beans. Thus, if your coffee is old or has been ground too long before the brewing, you will not get any crema.

[doutormaluko]

@nhsnielsen @nhsnielsen May I use a brikka to make a capuccino, using a Bodum Milk Frother? Or the Milk Frother is used only with Moka Express? I think using milk frother along with brikka should be good, don`t u?

[Bektvel]

Great video. Just what I wanted to see about the Brikka.

[Hewson60]

I ordered both. :-)

It´s sad that the official 4 cups Brikka makes only 3 cups (150 ml) while the 4 cups Moka Express makes really 4 cups (200 ml), but it´s enough.

[nhsnielsen]

The Brikka makes stronger coffee. The funnel holds beans equivalet of a Moka 3 cup but only produces a double cup. The taste is quite different. Moka has a slight burnt smell/taste and less texture.

[Hewson60]

I´m wondering which one to buy (Brikka or Moka Express). What´s the difference? I guess, Brikka makes stronger coffee (more like espresso, instead of mocha), right?

[jrseney]

Great demo, convinced me to get a Brikka to replace my old Moka Express pot which has been contributing to some funky tastes lately...

Thanks!

[beckbeckdanno]

Wow, very nice! Check out my channel and view my latest Bialetti Moka Pot video called "Preparing A Bloody Espresso". It's quite bizarre really, but lots of fun too!