How do you prepare the Moka really well?
In the past, the Moka was a status symbol of Italian identity worldwide until the 1990s, when the arrival of more convenient capsules almost replaced the Moka, risking the collapse of manufacturing companies. Today, the Moka is experiencing a revival thanks to young people who have rediscovered this way of making coffee.
To prepare coffee with a Moka, follow these steps:
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Fill the lower chamber of the Moka with cold water up to the safety valve.
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Insert the filter into the coffee maker and fill it with ground coffee. The coffee should not be pressed into the Moka; it should only be leveled. The ground coffee must be placed in the filter without being compressed, as the pressure needed for the coffee to pass through is generated by the water pressure rising from the bottom.
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Place the coffee maker on the heat source (stovetop or flame) and wait for the water to start boiling.
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When the water boils, the coffee will start to pass into the upper pot.
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The coffee maker should be removed from the heat before the coffee finishes flowing to avoid bitterness. Once the coffee starts flowing faster into the upper pot, it’s important to remove it from the heat source to prevent the coffee from continuing to cook and becoming bitter. This way, you get coffee with a full and aromatic taste.
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Serve and enjoy the coffee hot. WARNING! Coffee should be stirred before serving because water and coffee tend to separate, and stirring distributes them evenly. This ensures each cup has the right amount of coffee and water and that the flavor is balanced.
Note: Make sure to clean your Moka regularly to prevent limescale buildup and rancid coffee.
For a perfect moka, choose a specialty coffee in beans ground fresh. Also discover our manual and electric coffee grinders to get the ideal grind for your moka.
