How to Use the Bialetti Mukka Express
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Learn how to make Cappuccino's or Lattes using the Bialetti 2 Cup Mukka Express. Designed with a steam wand and extra pressure valve it mixes the milk and espresso together automatically. Shop 👉 alternativebre...
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From the makers of the classic stovetop espresso makers comes the first all-in-one stovetop cappuccino maker, the Bialetti Mukka Cow Express - 2 Cup. This stovetop cappuccino maker departs from Bialetti’s standard design to implement a precision steam wand into the top chamber, which steams milk to the perfect creaminess without you having to touch a thing.
The device works similarly to a normal moka pot, but with one primary difference: you add 75g of cold milk to the top chamber. After the espresso is brewed and mixes with the milk, the steam wand activates automatically, producing 2 cups of rich, creamy cappuccino every time.
The Mukka Cow Express features a cow print design, which cleverly complements the cappuccino maker. It is built with premium aluminum and is designed to last. The device comes with an instructional DVD to get you started on the right foot.
Overall, this all-in-one stovetop cappuccino maker is easy to use, easy to clean, and is a reliable way to get your regular cappuccino fix.
BIALETTI MUKKA COW EXPRESS - 2 CUP FEATURES
All-In-One Cappuccino Maker - The Bialetti Mukka Cow Express is the only all-in-one stovetop cappuccino maker, producing both espresso and steamed milk.
Precision Steam Wand - Built into the top chamber to produce rich, creamy steamed milk.
Cow Print - Because who doesn’t love cows?
Heat Resistant Handle - Never painful or difficult to hold.
Durable Construction - Built with premium aluminum by a quality-focused brand.
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My Mukka was messy, cold and almost without foam at the beginning.. But when I was looking for a valve replacement, I saw, there comes a small rubber ring with a new Valve. So I just put a small rubber sealing ring on the pillar where the coffe comes out, right under the top so the Valve sits on it. Now everything is sealed tight and i have more foam than ever, the coffee is much much hotter and there is no mess anymore. Everybody with problems, try a small sealing ring under the valve! (Try at own risk, always see that the bayonett valve is sealed tightI) Its a 13mm x 1,64mm ring ("R-06")!
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I just use it as a coffee maker no milk and Love it! It comes out frothy
I have had this pot for years and I love it. Makes a great morning latte every day. I used to heat the milk separately, but, once I replaced the pressure valve, never a problem anymore. Coffee and milk are piping hot, nice foam.
Thanks for sharing!
Where did you get the replacwmwnt valve?
Got bored during lockdown here in the UK and bought one of these on Amazon.
First couple of tries were lukewarm.
Problem is it doesn’t really heat the milk.
Answer was to preheat the milk in the microwave, then add to the pot.
BTW you can use the measure for the water for the milk too - go up to the top line.
Good results since then, though I’d call it cappuccino-like rather than true cappuccino.
Glad I bought it as once you’ve figured it out it’s pretty easy for a morning milky coffee.
Just remember to clean it thoroughly as soon as possible.
And, I leave it disassembled when putting it away so that it dries out properly.
thanks for tips! I'll have to try that out
Hmmm, thanks for the info. I feel like, if I have to heat the milk separately, it's not worth it just to have this device add some foam. I already use a stainless steel Ilsa espresso maker and heat up some milk in a pan on the stove. I would only buy something like this device if it heated and foamed the milk all in one. Or I would buy an electric milk heater/frother as a companion to my Ilsa.
@@jenniferp1917 Just leave it on the heat for a minute once it pops. The instructions from Bialetti says that you need to heat the drink another minute or two to make it hot.
I found this moka pot yesterday at a local, Burlington Vermont Habitat for Humanity store for 3.99!
Testing it tomorrow morning.
I hope it works!
I just found mine at a thrift store in Grass Valley, CA! It was still in the box, hardly used if ever, but missing the measuring cup which isn't really a big deal. Mine was $10 though, CA prices! Just used it but will do the 3 brews before drinking. (Tasted some of the first brew but it wasn't great - need some experimentation.) As mentioned earlier it's probably best to do initial brews to help clean it.
Followed your directions and I was able to make a great latte with my mukka. 350ml of water to 18g of coffee were the right amounts.
Wonderful!
I've had mine for ten years and always had a love/hate relationship with it. Sometimes it will leak pressure too early resulting in insufficient pressure to steam the milk. I had replacement steam valves from Bialetti but they all behaved like this. It also forces you to use too much milk. Resulting in a very weak brew. Their Mokka pots are great though.
You should try the Moka Brikka to brew the coffee, this should make a nice strong shot. Then you can heat and froth the amount of milk you need seperately with a french press. I do this with an Aeropress when I'm camping and it works great. I'm tempted to get a steel Brikka to try it with though!
@@mrnice752 Yes I often use a standard Moka pot and do it that way. I either use an Aerolatte or a manual frother for the milk.
Yes mine does the same. Maddening. Has to be a better way without the mess
Have you tried lowering the stove to the minimum heat?
Mines either bitter or sour, never got the extraction right.
This just blew my mind
thanks for the great video! wishing you would let us know how to remove the pressure knob for cleanup
Great suggestion! It's on a seal and groover, so you can carefully just pull it straight off.
Just the video I have been searching for, thanks a lot👍🏻
No problem 👍
I wonder who told you to press coffee using the moka, 'cause it's just the first thing you're told to avoid when you're learning to make it as a child in Italy! 😉
It’s almost unfair lmao
You incorrectly state that it requires 2 cups (350ml) for electric stove. The manual states just to fill to the second line. I tried filling it with two cups and ended up with coffee all over the stove. One cup, to the second line, that’s fine for electric.
Thank you Keithy! Sorry for the incorrect message there. I did the same thing too! not sure how I missed that on the review 😂
I too watched the video and ended up in a big time mess by going 2 cups
It is strange enough that in Russia you get a small leaflet inserted into a box with the instructions in Russian, which reads “if you want to make latte, pour the water up to a pressure valve”. The milk level stays the same. Don’t forget to pull up the pressure knob. Since there is no froth formation, the coffee just mixes with the milk with funny anti clockwise rotation.
I had the exact same question. It didn't seem right to add *2* cups for electric stove and just 1 for gas. That's a huge difference in dilution of the coffee. You might want to put a note on the video so others don't make the same mistake. I double-checked the instruction pamphlet and it didn't say to add 2 cups for electric so I was confused. I got mine at a thrift store and it doesn't have the measuring cup, but sounds like 150mL for gas and ?? for electric? maybe 175? Would be good to know since I have an electric stove. Thanks for the video though - very nice.
THIS WAS VERY HELPFUL
I had one the same as this cow design and it exploded and broke the glass on my range hood a few years back, I was lucky I moved away just in time.
I now have another same but silver but been too scared to use it, have followed instructional video & will try this one again.
Im not new to using Bialetti as I have the 4 cup espresso and was taught by my Nonna .
Not sure what happened .
I would love to know what is the right way to clean this. I just got mine but haven’t use it cause want to make sure how to clean it first.
Hot water should do the trick 👌 Rinse it in hot water and a gentle wipe down with a cloth, or paper towel afterwards. Also - brewing without any coffee use will help remove oils and unblock any lines
Thank you!! Wonderful i' LL sure now use my Bialetti Mukka to make a great cappuccino from now for breakfast!! 😁👏👏😍
Sounds great!
What’s best for cappuccino, Bialetti Mukka or Bialetti Kremina ?
Mukka 👌
Thinking of getting one of these. My friend has one and for some reason his on Cappucino mode doesn't froth as much as it does in this video.. and his "latte mode" doesn't froth at all (seen in some other videos that in latte mode it froths a bit near the end) . Any idea what could be causing issues such as this?
No - I would agree with you that the Cappuccino mode is really the only mode you'd want to use if you prefer frothed milk. I struggled getting anywhere with the Latte Mode. Getting the right texture in the milk was a balance on having the right temperature on the stove - you could probably brew the coffee on a low-medium heat than turn it up to steam with - and getting the right volumes helps, as well as allowing it to steam all the way out until there's no more steam left should provide time to do its job
Hello! Despite a dozen tests following the instructions, I can’t get a significant foam. Indeed a foam is created at 1/4 of the free space only. I did tests with different temperatures of water and milk, with different heat... The results are always disappointing... 😭 please help me
Try using different volumes too .. getting the right amount of brewed coffee to milk will be a big advantage to making good foam. using milk heated up prior to placing it in the Mukka will help keep it hot and steam it up more.. and having it on the Cappuccino setting is best for more impressive foam.
Can I only make coffe on this one? I love to have the 2 options for my wife.
You can just make coffee, but you can't make just coffee and coffee with milk at the same time - they'll have to be two seperate brews.
Hi Joss. Thanks for the good video and posts! By mistake, I put my Mukka in the dishwasher and now it is oxidized and the inside of the pot is totally grey and not shiny. What is the best way to restore it? I don't mind too much about the color (since it's discolored in the inside) but I am worried if it's healthy to use the Mukka anymore because there were some grey particles from the oxidization.
Im so sorry !😥 unfortunately there's no restoring it. It's a pettina now that wont recover. As long as you continue keeping it clean and dry it won't get worse. As for health benefits - I'm honestly not the one to be giving out advice for this. personally I use an aluminium pot regularly - and even if I avoided it - I still cook on aluminium pots and pans.
Is there a tamper that is made for this pot? It’s difficult to tamp down the coffee with the steamer pipe in the middle. Maybe something with a hole in the middle?
true - in fact a back of a spoon as the tamp is all your really need 😀
I’ve been firing my mukka with full high heat 😅 i also have a gas stove so it comes out piping hot but I think I am not getting enough coffee because there’s always some water left on the bottom. I am going to try over medium heat.
you said gas stove vs electric is 150 ml vs 350 ml? so double the water for electric? I don't have the measuring cup.
The pressure valve / steamer attachment worked perfectly when this unit was new and I did try to clean it regularly but it stopped working. Is there a way to get it to work again? I'm wondering if there is some build up in some tiny hole I can't get at.
Sorry to hear that! Yes, perhaps try brewing with only water a couple of times. It's amazing how hot water will clean coffee stains better than anything esle !
You seem to be indicating that latte and cappuccino are the same but they should be made differently and it's not just the foam on top that makes the difference - from the reading I have been doing anyway. I am just changing from black to cappuccino and considering purchasing another Bialetti for cappuccino.
thank god for english subtitles; what language is this?
say whaaaaa?? 😂
Two questions: (a) why is the volume of water different for gas and electric? (b) surely, if you put cold milk in the top, the coffee will end up only warm (or certainly not as hot as a traditional moka pot?).
The milk will not be hot correct and is only warm. Best practice is to place the Milk in the microwave for 20sec before hand.
Not sure the exact reason for gas vs. electrical. I believe it has something to do with the pressure valve on top. 👌
I can’t seem to steam milk... If I push the valve down, the coffee explodes out of the pot. If the valve is up, it doesn’t froth the milk. What am I doing wrong??
try a lower temperature perhaps. It sounds like it is boiling too fast and creating too much steam too soon. Nice steady temp and it should pop in time and be consistent 👌
I find that it sputters a lot while brewing and leaves a mess on the stove top.
Am I doing something wrong?
Not at all - though perhaps bringing the temperature down as soon as it starts to brew I would suggest
I bought this for camping to avoid having to separately heat a small amount of milk and scalding it. At home I use a Moka pot and microwave milk then use an Aerolatte milk frother and I can get a really nice texturised milk that way. The first cup I used boiling water as I do in the Moka the Mukka produced a tepid cup of weak coffee and I have to use a lot more milk than I like. No foam or texture just weak coffee into cold milk. Next try I used cold water to see if having to heat it longer helped and I heated my cup up with hot water so that was a bit hotter. I will try the sealing ring trick next and also change to a more intense blend. Also can you use less milk or do you have to fill to that line?
I always take this camping too. I have shared coffee with many people who are amazed by this mukka pot. Such a treat in the middle of the woods in the morning!
i just got one of these coffee doesnt seem to go through to top chamber : ( please help and yes, i am making sure there is no coffee grains and/or residue.
I'd suggest using less coffee to begin with - and don't overfill the water chamber either - using about half of each and see if that works - then slowly begin adding more each time.
I have 2 of these. Glass top. My older pot center value about blew up and out one day. Thank goodness I had a back up. It leaks as well. Desperate for fixes
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for the tutorial! Do you know if I can place a paper filter in between the upper part and the funnel for this Mukka pot? I always ended up with plenty of sediment in my coffee and I hate it :(
Yes, you can 👌
Where can I purchase in the states (USA) I found it online but I prefer in person unless otherwise thanks
Should it pop when set to latte as well as cappuccino as mine doesn’t
No, sorry - Latte will let it stream out - whereas Cappuccini builds up pressure and pops ! 🫶
The instruction manual says before first use make at least three preparations which you will “through away”. Why is it necessary? If for cleaning why not just water? Do you have to wash it between each of the three preparations?
I would rinse it between each preparation - but yes - this is true of a whole lot of products, as the manufacturing happens on a large scale and the products although treated to a high degree of sanitation and hygiene practices as well as ensuring there's no hazards in the product - there may be risk of dust and to wash off any chemicals that might have been used to finish the plastics or metals away and rinse any sprue away too. It's only a risk but better avoided.
it is also to “season” the pot, clean water wouldn’t do it so make sure you put some ground coffee in it even if just half the amount. Milk is not necessary
Hini hace this mukka expréss but since a few months the capuchino tastes like metal and the water tank looks like a little Rusty how can i clean this?
Great vid as always, and I just got mine... so far so good!
Great to hear!
@@AlternativeBrewing Only how do you tell it's done? I always get distracted by a dog having a fit, or the doorbell, or something. Is it supposed to tell me it's done? So far, I think I am cooking it a little too long, but have not been able to hang around long enough to find out if there is a "pop." Also, the stick thingee is confusing... They could have better instructions... for an American dotard like me.
Also also, I hear it's best to put boiled water in the bottom, and hot milk on the top? Or does it matter? thx again.
@@oldnepalihippie I would keep as close as you can to the pot to hear the sudden 'pop' of the pressure valve releasing. Wait a few moments after that and it'll be safe to lift the lid to see, and it'll sure be ready to serve no doubt.
Yes, we would recommend using hot/ warm milk in the top - as we have found the Mukka doesn't make the milk all that much hotter when the coffee mixes in.
Hot water in the bottom is personal preference and I've heard arguments for both. Bialetti recommend Cold Water to slowly build pressure as it's heating.
Others use hot water because more than 5mins is too long to wait 😀
@@AlternativeBrewing ha, sounds like a Schrödinger experiment is warranted. But whatever, this thing makes great coffee drinks imo. Better than what the baristas do here in Nepal, with all their $$$ tech. The only thing this pot can't do, is to create those pleasing designs from milk foam. Although you can always make a simple cinnamon ring easy enough.
Hi Josh. I was wondering for days we don’t feel like milk.. does it still brew coffee without the milk component?
Hi Jessirie, yes it certainly does. - If not milk is placed in the top it'll still brew coffee like a normal Moka Pot will 👍
Hi How can I found new rubber ring and new valve for this model ? It seems discontinued in official website
The inside of my pot is becoming discolored, almost like tarnish. Can it be replaced?
The bottom may be able to be replaced yes. You could be referring to Oxidisation on the aluminium pot inside. Caused mainly by air and water in contact with the metal. It's avoidable by keeping the unit thoroughly dry after each use - otherwise it will continue to happen slowly over time. Yet, it is not an issue - and most pots have this 👌
Lost my measuring cup ;_;
Can anyone please check (with kitchen scales for example) how much water is needed for gas and electric levels? Thanks in advance.
Many tks for the tutorial!!! Great!!!
Glad it was helpful!
per fare solo il caffè senza usare il latte la valvola del cappuccino va tolta oppure no?
150 or 350ml? Are You sure about that??
How do I know if my pressure valve is broken?
It works off a spring. INside the water chamber - push on the back end of the valve. It should open up the outside valve. Occasionally this may get stuck or sticky - and hard to pop open - and this could be potentially dangerous - but if the spring is able to be pushed on and reacts to pressure - then this will suggest the valve is in working order and open up if too high a pressure is reached.
NB: Never fill water above the pressure valve.
What’s the reason for such a big difference in the amount of water needed depending on heating method? Just curious. Thanks.
I believe it's die to how hot it can get with the induction very quickly - it builds up pressure quickly than and this will effect the end result of the steam wand up the top.
I read the manual again, and it doesn't state, that you have to take two cups. Only, that you have to take the second (higher) line of the measuring cup or 2-3mm above the line in the kettle. Two times the water is way too much for cappuccino! About the double amount (to the valve) is necessary for Cafe latte!
@@dominikk.5008 Thanks for clarifying. 😊
@@JD-xh3ex don't go for 2cups Mate you will end up spilling coffee all over your hot plate just like I did
I know this video is 3 years old so any response would be greatly appreciated! Just got a Mukka and I seem to have improperly screwed the bottom and top chambers together (perhaps forced it too tight or locked it in place on a slightly ‘off’ angle) and it is impossible to take apart again. Any tips for this issue? 😢
Fixed my own problem lol! To anyone who may encounter a similar issue: 1. PAY ATTENTION TO HOW TO PROPERLY SCREW IT IN PLACE 😅 2. If it does get jammed, WD-40 and a good amount of wriggling will get it unstuck.
Unreal! thanks for the Tips 🙌
Of course! Now that I got it unstuck I've been using it daily and it is so FUN! 🐄🐄@@AlternativeBrewing
just bought one for 7$ 🎉🎉
Thank you.
You're welcome!
Excelent vídeo. Thanks.
Thanks!
I love my Mukka electric with glass top and electric bottom. I am looking for a 2nd electric hotplate for my 2nd electric Mucca to double the throughput as my coffees are VERY popular since I make them with Bailey's instead of milk ... frothy Bailey's is magic. AND I want a couple of extra plastic measuring cups for the water. Can you help?
Way to go! Yum I've never tried this but wounds incredible! We do not carry any spare parts for these though sorry - If you could email hello@alternativebrewing.com.au we can get in touch with the Manufacturer though and perhaps they can supply us some 😀
Where did you buy that variant?
How many total ounces of liquid would you say are in the final cup? Thanks!
Around 80 mls 👌
Why can I only make 150Ml of coffee when using gas but 350Ml if heated on an electric stove?
Thanks Andy
yeah - its the heat - it does things differently - I don't entirely understand - bc they even ask you to put different amount of water in for different stoves.
I dont think its going to be a issue as I cant find one for sale here in the UK, think they stopped making them a while ago :-( @@AlternativeBrewing
Odd question... What is the grinder off the left of the screen? It looks like the Welhome grinder I've got in my kitchen.
you are correct! It is the Welhome 👌
I purchased mine at a resale shop and it works really well; it does a great job frothing but it seems to have a lot of water left in the bottom chamber. What am I doing wrong?
Put less water in the bottom 😀 Than it should be good
Or you can leave it a little longer on the stove,like i do,nothing will happen.I leave mine about 30 more seconds on the low heat.
Can anybody tell me how to clean upper jar from milk without machine?
Can't I make only one cup on the electric stove? It can be washed with soap? How much milk can I put in it?
Yes. Yes 😀 and about 150ml of milk to be safe that it doesn't go above the lid 👍
@@AlternativeBrewing thanks for your quick answer! ❤
I have just ordered one from you but I am a bit worried about "failling". Some people say it is not that easy to use/clean. Would you mind posting a video on how to clean it, please? :)
Hi Grace, sure thing - I'll work on it 👌
The best way to clean any of these Moka Pot is 1st: Rinse straight after using. - Important that you make sure everything is nice and dry with a towel before storing away for next time.
Then periodically you can give it a 50/50 water - vinegar bath and gentle scrub to remove any excess oxidisation and coffee build stains.
@@AlternativeBrewing Thank you so much for your help! Look forward to see a video version of your tips too!☺️
Can we use this for frothing milk too?
No, it will only work alongside coffee brewing.
You can froth milk without making coffee - just leave the coffee basket empty. I use it this way with matcha in my milk! (You may need to adjust your temperature settings . . . )
I've recently bought one,problem is my coffee is just cold :((
Heat up the milk a little bit before using it.
Hi I just bought one and I’m finding it to be only lukewarm not hot at all, I like to know if the milk gets hot if not you are puttin hot water into cold milk hence why it is just Luke warm
it will get hot yes - on a slow brew it will gradually warm up tot he temperature of the coffee - but for best results - add hot milk to the top 👍
Hey! What is that awesome poster you have in the background?
We had a subscriber send it in to us and we like it so much we thought we'd show it off in the vids 👌
@@AlternativeBrewing is this possible to make a capuccino/latte for ONLY ONE mug in Mukka Express? Around 200-250ml. Or do you have to make bigger portion every single time? I'm asking because nobody drinks coffee at our home (except me).
Excellent!! Thank you. Why does an electric stove take double the water (150 ml vs 350ml), then a gas stove. The instructions I got with my Mukka said just fill the enclosed measuring cup to the top line. Nothing about two cups. Thanks again
Good question! and I'm not sure 😂 try both and see which one works best for your 😀
HI, thanks for sharing.
The milk isn't heat enough, any suggestions??
Thank in advance :)
I've read that people place the milk in the microwave for a moment to heat it up more prior to placing it in the Mukka 👌 otherwise, have the heat down nice and low to extend the brew time and this should help raise the temp of the milk up top too
How long between the "pop" anthe time to take it off heat ?
I don't think he mentioned it.
Thanks.
Good point - once it pops - it means it's rapidly mixing the coffee with the milk. Once all the coffee has been added - is a good time to remove if off the heat.
@@AlternativeBrewing thank you.
I made the mistake to leave it longer at first. It tasted burned😝
After i realised that i took it off the heat faster and the result was a lovely cappuccino !
I have another question. The end result isn't very hot.
Can i warm the milk before pouring it in the mukka? I'd like the cappuccino to stay warm a bit longer.
Thanks.
Help! I overpaid for this, and they won't let me return it. I've tried espresso grind and slightly coarser grind (which the store swears is the correct grind) it comes out undrinkable every time. Sometimes hot, sometimes luke warm, sometimes frothy, sometimes not - but in all cases it tastes terrible. The one time it was hot it tasted burnt. I never hear the puff that is described. What am I doing wrong? It's an electric stove, so I realize that controlling the temperature might be part of the problem. I've tried on medium, I've tried on medium high, I've tried turning it down once I hear it start bubbling, I've tried leaving it on heat till the end. Always bad. :( :(
Add el nekem!
Can you use the Induction Plate Converter with this so you can use it on a induction hob?
Yes you can! 😀
how much cappuccino/latte does this make in ml?
How do you clean it from water stains? The brownish thingy inside.
The best clean is a 50/50 vinegar clean, soak it and scrub gently with a sponge. Rinse thoroughly
Hi there I'm using Mukka for a bit but notice that the pressure valve after rinsing and reapplying for another set of coffee is going down without any press, this press down/press up function doesn't work for me and then the foam is barely there. Not sure what's the problem. Can you help?
So if you have removed the whole pressure valve off the unit, you will need to pull up on the Grey lever when placing it back on the unit. Twisting gently clockwise to secure it in place. The grey lever should then sit back down and allow you to push up and down the lever.
To give it a good rinse and clean - try just using water and no coffee in the unit for a few times to give it a good rinse out. Let me know how you go!?
How long should it take on gas stove to brew and finish. Mine seems to take ages
4 - 5 minutes tops. You can help it by either increasing the temperature or adding hot water in there to begin with.
Can i make regular espresso without milk?
yes you can 😀
Hello! Why do you use grind for espresso instead a few larger grind (special for moka)?
I say espresso, but it's espresso or a little coarser. Naturally espresso grind for the home machines, or espresso sold in pre-ground packets is going to be much coarser than say, commercially ground espresso - So from that perspective, you don't want to be using grounds too coarse otherwise it'll juts make a weak and watery brew.
Can it be used for just milk boiling and foaming, that is using this without coffee powder
hi there - no I would say that is requires the coffee to steam up through the wand to mix the hot coffee with the milk. The steam wand will not work without a liquid coming up from the bottom chamber to the top - and I would not recommend placing milk in the bottom container to do this
You can steam/foam milk without the coffee: use it like usual (water in the bottom, milk in the top) and just leave the coffee basket empty. I do this with matcha mixed in with my milk!
i have lavazza grinded coffee in packet, it not tasting too well in the mukka express?
It wont. Pre-ground coffee is garbage. Most of the oils, caffeine & Robusta are lost in the production of pre-ground packet coffee. its really only for using in time poor situations with kettle boiled water or for french pressed coffee or if you are travelling or cant be bothered making proper coffee.
For espresso, the mukka foaming same like brikka?
no very different. The Foaming in the Mukka is in part to the steam wand it pressurised out of in a circular pattern to froth the milk as well and mix it all in.. whereas the Brikka it just comes out at the top normally under pressure of a weight.
Thanks for this video! Can you use half & half instead of milk or milk alternatives like almond or soy milk? Or is regular old milk preferred? Thanks!
Yes of course! Any milk or milk alternative will work 😀
@@AlternativeBrewing terrific! I know what’s going to be on my birthday list!
Almond milk when heated for espresso imparts an awful taste. I tried it.
What happened if you don’t add milk?
Your espresso will steam out the steam wand and have some foamy texture to it. Without being mixed in with milk.
is it safe to use ceramic glass stovetop?
Yes it is 👍 So long as it's not induction.
What's the best coffee bean for this moka??
Espresso Roast is the way to go 😀
Can this be used on an electric stove?
Yes 👍
does it work with induction stove?
no it done not, as it's aluminium. But using the Bialetti Induction plate you can. 👉 alternativebrewing.com.au/product/bialetti-induction-plate/
This is so mooo 🐮 🐮
😂
3:16 it's not espresso, not the right ratio, not the right pressure, not the right brew time. it's still tasty! no need to lie about it.
fair enough 👌
Hi! 2 questions please: Can I use it only to make espresso coffee? (not mixing with milk) / It is suitable to be used with Bialetti Induction Plate on an Induction hob? Thanks!
Yes and Yes 😀
@@AlternativeBrewing does it make cream like Bialetti brikka??
You can use it like Moka pot to make espresso-like coffee, but you might as well save the money and get the Moka pot instead. Or, for a little more money, you can get the base Flair which can make real espresso which is on a whole another level in terms of just the smell alone which is what I did after my Mukka broke after ten years of use when the valve shot into the ceiling and spectacularly spewed hot coffee lava-like in the kitchen while I helplessly watched....
@@hyojoonus too late mate I ended up buying one, but will surely look into flair and keep it mind for my second by, thanks a lot for the advice
Alternative Brewing How do you make just Moka? No milk in the top chamber, Latte mode on?
What's the capacity of those mugs in ml mate?
they'd be about 350ml each 👍
Would the base of the small 250ml induction pot fit the top half of the Mukka?
No. they're very different widths and threads sorry!
@@AlternativeBrewing Thanks for your reply.
This is my first time using Mukka after receiving one from you but it does NOT pop and work as it supposed to...😭
You might need to run the heat up on the gas.. and make sure the top unit is fully twisted tight to the bottom, otherwise pressure will leak out the side and it won't build up any pressure on the inside and than won't pop!
I did some Googling about this some months ago and people out there seem to think this product was discontinued.
I'm confused.
You're right - It may have been discontinued in some countries, here in Australia we have plenty of stock and ship worldwide if ya need one 😀
It is available on Amazon for a pricy $90!!!!!!!!!
I just bought one in Italy a month ago. It's a hit.
Is this induction friendly?
i don't believe it is because of aluminum base
Hi Joyce, no it is not sorry. As Brolly said - bc the Aluminium base. But if you get something like the Bialetti Induction Plate you'll have no worries 👉 alternativebrewing.com.au/product/bialetti-induction-plate/
IT MAKES VERY COLD COFFEE... MILK HAVE NO TIME TO HEAT
Перед покупкой данного девайса учтите, что на капучинатор гарантия не распространяется. У многих он работает 1.5-2 года. У меня отработал пол года. По гарантии ремонтировать/возвращать деньги отказались. Лучше купить обычную гейзерную кофеварку, в которой не будет пластиковых элементов!
My latte isn’t hot! What am I foing wrong. I can make great espresso shots but not lattes 😳
Hi, Can I make normal espresso too? My husband likes espresso no milk and I like late...
You can brew it without Milk in the top, but it will still foam it up a little unless you remove the whole frother from the top, which is okay to do - but you cannot make one of each at the same time.
Every time I make a mess😢😢😢
From now on..
Hello it doesnt make foam
Yes 😀
Ok