I had disappointing results when I first tried my Moka pot. Your steps and video made all the difference! Actually had a flavorful cup of coffee following your directions! Thank you
Thank you so much for the comment and the feedback. I use to put music in the past, but I understood that many people don't like it. Happy you enjoyed the video :)
Living in Italy now and transitioning from American style coffee to brewing with a Moka, your video has completely changed everything about my morning coffee experience. Grazie mille, Matteo! ☕
one tip: the last bit of coffee makes it bitter. stop the brewing by simply puting the pot in a small bowl with a bit of cold water for 2 sec and the coffee tastes better.
I just love this channel! Matteo is super personable and his videos are packed with solid, concise information. Today I bought an E & B Lab 3 cup Moka pot based on a previous video in which Matteo spoke about the E & B competition filter. I’m super excited for its arrival and putting all his good advice into action.
Hello Matteo. I've been making moka pot coffe for about 4 years and still I found your video useful. There some variables that I did not think about. Will totally try to make it more than just below the pressure valve. Grazie. Have a nice festive season! P.S. When I heard your Italian accent I thought: "This guy should totally know something more about moka pots than me 😂".
Excellent!!! Very very slowly, and carefully detailed description, you have done a magnificent job. I’m very impressed and because of your detailed description I can use my pot. May the grace of God be with you. Thank you
Fantastic! Thanks for the video! Fell in love with the Moka Pot in Italy a couple years ago. Now, I have 2 coffees a week. One Saturday and Sunday morning and both with my Moka Pot!! Will always taste like Italy to me!
A few months ago I bought an Easyworkz 12 cup stainless steel moka pot. I had a horrible time getting it to build up steam. I finally figured i was losing pressure between the boiler and upper chamber no matter how much I tightened them. I finally bought a rubber O ring to put around the rim of the funnel abd poof....I had a beautiful pot of coffee.
Nice! I've been using a Moka Pot for over serveral years and still learned a few things from this video. I'm going to start placing the basket in the uper chamber to fill it with coffee. Thanks, great tip!
Nice video, you cover all the important points and clarified a couple things for me. I’ve been roasting my own beans for about a decade now experimenting with different beans and roasting techniques. Currently use a hot air roaster for its convenience, but sometimes use a cast iron pan for variety. Use a hand grinder or an electric grinder for its convenience. Raw beans kept sealed in the dark, roasted in a metal can with airtight lid. Brewing mostly filter coffee, but occasionally using a moka pot or Turkish ibrik, sometimes an old percolator, or even making camp coffee for variety. Expresso machine mostly gathers dust as even my hand grinder is a bit too coarse and I mostly make a medium roast.
My friend this video was amazing. The other channels I watched for a basic tutorial overdid everything while you did it as it should be: simple and effective. Thank you for this amazing video!
Just came upon your video and realized I have an a Moka pot in my pantry, never used it and don’t know where it came from. 🤷♀️Going to get it out right now and follow your instructions. Thank you
Thanks for the video, mate! Used to make a lot of mistakes such as pressing the coffee, using high heat and not removing it from the stove at the right time. Cheers from Brazil!
An alternative to V60 for me is Orea, I use it all the time, the latest model has 4 in 1 bottoms that you can use to achieve different results. I made some videos about that.
I have made dozens of servings with a mokka pot yet your video was so informative I think I just relearned how to make coffee. I just enjoyed the entire video. Thank you!
Really appreciate one of the few - accurate - Moka Pot espresso instructions. However, I would not characterize these as "beginner" instructions. Rather, this is the ONLY method anyone will ever need to brew outstanding Moka Pot espresso (assuming you're using good coffee ground correctly for a Moka Pot). The coffee itself has, by far, the most impact on the quality of your finished Moka Pot espresso. Personally, after much experimentation, I usually use pre-ground (for drip) Peet's Major Dickason's, the grind is spot-on for a Moka Pot and flavor is excellent. Big plus is Peet's stamps the Roast date on the package. Peet's other dark roast coffees have similar results. Over the course of my 10+ years of using 15+ different size and style Moka Pots, I've tried most of the "pro" tips and methods - none of them improved the finished Moka Pot espresso. The hacks only make it more difficult. Again, many thanks for this video. .
Hi, thank you very much for your comment. I'm sure this is a method that anyone can use and it works well. There are other tools that you can use during coffee preparation, you can find them in other video here on my channel. You are right when you say sometimes hack can make it more difficult. I try to put push the understanding of moka pot so that anyone can understand how to achieve the coffee they like, regardless on the technique you use.
I love using my Moka Pot but will change a few things next time based on this video. The main thing: so I should NOT pack the grounds into the filter cup like with normal espresso? Also, I would add that because Moka Pot coffee is strong, I usually add hot water (Americano style) if I'm drinking it all at once in a cup.
Exactly, do not pack it as espresso, to pack the coffee in the moka I suggest tapping the basket on the counter. More you tap, more you pack. Adding water like for the Americano is good to reduce the strength, but extraction won't change. So, making a good extraction is essential no matter how you like to drink your coffee
Precise and complete! But Matteo what do you think of using warm water in the pot? Some say that the time it takes to start percolate the ground coffee is just sitting on top, getting fried. I have used both normal temp water and warm water, I would say I did find the later taste more full bodied.
Thanks for the feedback. Regarding the warm water, you can find a video I made talking about this. You can find the guideline there. It mainly depends on the coffee you brewing.
I'm a newbie and love mine. Great coffee, fun to fiddle with, and inexpensive. I have a 3 cup pot and usually cut it with water 1:1 or 1:2. Delicious result.
for the basket, use some kind of glass to hold it. For smaller moka pots a shot glass might be enough. This allows you to keep it stable and distribute the coffee more evenly by tapping the basket gently against the rims of the glass. Obviously, you need to see if you have any glasses the right size. But if you do it's an easy way to make it a little easier in my experience.
You know the trick. Thanks for sharing it. In fact is what I do as well. This is video is tailored for beginners that usually don't have much tools at home, so placing it on the upper part is a cleaver way for a newbie. But you are totally right, that makes the life easier
I read somewhere about filling the pot with hot water; works for me: coffee brews faster and tastes better (subjective?). I never brew it with the lidup, will have to try that.
It usually depends on the coffee you are brewing, I never suggest hot water for dark roasted coffee because you risk to over extract it. Also bear in mind that boiling water is one of the major cause of sputtering. But as you say, if it works for you and tastes good, stick with that :)
@@matteofromtheswamps I don't think hot water or cold water affects extraction of coffee, since it will begin flowing through it just the same, only at different times. Grind size and quantity of coffee would be the ones affecting extraction. Water temperature affects how long you have the pot on the fire before you get your coffee - there's less time for the ground coffee to heat up from the fire when using hot water, so you get less of a burned taste. It's one of the reasons you should also use a low flame, so it doesn't lick the sides of the pot and reach the coffee basket. I usually put some water to boil separately while preparing all the other elements. By the time it's all assembled, the water would have reached a boiling point and there's no waiting around for nothing. This has been my experience with it, I could be wrong but it's been working for me and I have gotten a less burned coffee as a result.
Thank you Mateo! I have one question, sorry if it was asked before: I've seen another video where they suggest heating up the water before putting it in the chamber, as to avoid re-roasting the coffee with the stove's temperature. What do you think about that? I usually heat it up an electric kettle for a little while, then pour it in the chamber. Also makes the waiting shorter :) EDIT: nevermind, I just found your super-detailed video about it, hah!
I have been using a Moka pot for many years, but I learned a few tips from this video that are new to me. I intend to incorporate them later today. Thank you! By the way, what a good, clearly presented, and well produced video, too! (But you misspelled “essential.”)
All your films are very good, instructive and helpful regarding the moka pot clasic model. Thanks a lot. Now, I am waiting for the moka pot induction tips. This is different challenge then classic pot.
Question: here you used 85C hot water. In other film you used room temperature water. What temperature is the best according your experience? And whether coffee roast level plays the role how hot water you use for moka?
@@sawomirsliwicki5373 Here I use room temperature. ua-cam.com/video/pOE0XNUUnbo/v-deo.htmlsi=17c1bDQCC30ucaAH you can check this video for more info about water temperature. Yes roast level plays an important role. Thanks
I want one of those plates !!! First, it should make the heat less intense. Secondly, for induction stove !! (Can it be use on conventional electric range ?)
Excellente! The breakdown of moka pot basics is very good I watched this after making my own cup of coffee. I would also add the importance of grind size , but this is for more advanced. Thank you sir
Thanks for the video! I'm about make my first cup with a JavaJolt moka pot I got as a gift. I've watched several videos that talk about using boiling, or really hot water in the base. Is that something you've heard of? Thank you again! Great tips!
Alright, my take on this is that, boiling water can easily lead to sputtering. I never suggest boiling water. Hot water though I do but in certain cases. I made a video about that. You can check it if you want ua-cam.com/video/pOE0XNUUnbo/v-deo.htmlsi=N-i3i0DKDEHiUMNP
Lavazza is my favorite espresso, also i put half of what you put don't like too strong , sometimes i put more water over that screw you said depends, i make few light espresso a day goes well with cigarettes 🚬
I never suggest putting less coffee in the basket because you risk to have bad extraction. I suggest adding hot water afterwards. to reduce the strength but keeping the good extraction
At around time 3:35 there is a mention that the water level should be at 1cm below the safety valve. I think what was meant was 1mm below the safety valve. As they say an image is worth one thousand words, so I think the visuals are pretty clear about what should be the level below the safety valve. Other than this nit pick about length units I think it is a great step by step video and I have seen other great videos from Matteo D'Ottavio. Have been using Moka pots for years. Always good to see what other people do.
I mean you could, I strongly don't suggest it. For a couple of reasons: 1) milk won't extract the coffee properly because it's not a good solvent like water. 2) You can have a very bad bacteria growing in the moka pot part. Hard to clean the moka when overheat milk is stuck. So better avoid it.
I am having mokapot coffee today, and while sipping, this was on top of my feed ❤ Thank you Matteo for this coffee vid. I enjoyed it like an affirmation to my brewmethod this morning 😃
Perfect instructions Matteo, concise and clear. Thank you! I don't have a Moka Pot yet but hoping to get one soon. Has anyone used the Joy Resolve brand with the glass upper portion? I am curious about how the build quality feels.
Mille Grazie Matteo! I'm curious: I have been drinking my coffee using a "French Press" and absolutely love it. I'm a Californian 🌅 living on a Greek island, and I switched to this method when I moved here 10 years ago. Ironic I know, because for some people "Greek/Turkish coffee" is their favorite here. Hoping someday I acclimate to Greek coffee because they say it's super healthy for you. My dear mom drank a cup a day of Greek coffee and made it to 100 years-old. Bless her. I guess for me French press coffee is a happy medium, since I always drank filtered coffee in the states. Finally! 🤣 My question: How does Moka made coffee compare/contrast with French press coffee? Thanks so much again for your video. I'm going to try it myself, and maybe report back. Keep up the good work Matteo. 👊
Hi there! Thank so much for sharing your story. Island in Greece sounds like paradise :) I would have chug litres and litres of freddo espresso and freddo cappuccino XD. Moka pot is different than French Press as a method. French Press is infusion filtered coffee, moka is moka, using a bit of pressure to extract coffee from fine grind size. The coffee from Moka is quite strong, something in between espresso and filter coffee. But you can always dilute the coffee with hot water to make it less strong and longer like a coffee from french press
@@matteofromtheswamps Grazie Matteo! Really appreciate you taking the time to reply to me. Yes! In the summers, here in Greece, it is all about the freddo espresso's/cappuccino's! :) Moka pot coffee sounds good. I like strong/rich coffee, so I'll give it a try. Thanks again from John in Kefalonia.
Another hack: If you don't have a metal plate, you can use a small cast iron or any other induction-capable metal pan on the induction plate for a much quicker time to temperature.
HELP - I have an old Bialetti Inox 9/10 cup model and I'm looking for a spare handle and gaskets but can't find anywhere online that sells them. Any ideas?
thanks for the tip regarding ground coffee storage...i wonder if it works in my tropical country? we've kept ours in the fridge because outside, it's always hot and humid. any thoughts? thank u.
I think that with a vacuum canister you can solve the problem of moisture. Because you remove oxygen but also humidity. About the temperature, it's a bit harder.
I say it depends on the coffee you are brewing. For dark and medium roasted coffee I suggest room temperature. For light roast hot water, never boiling to avoid sputtering.
Great guide, thank you Matteo. I have a question bottom of my moka pot's water container got little bit dark, I guess it's because of me using it wrongly at the beginning. Can I clean it with your deep cleaning method or do I have to do something else? Thanks.
Thanks for the comment. So that happens when the moka starts to oxidate. Usually when you don't dry it after washing it. Remove it all is a bit tricky. Try with bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, leave it for a few seconds and then scrub it gently.
That really depends on the kind of coffee you brewing. I suggest hot water if you brew light roasted coffee because you need higher temperature. If you brew medium dark roasted coffee it’s better room temperature, otherwise temperature will be too high and you over extract the coffee. Usually who starts brewing with moka pot uses dark roasted coffee, so in this video I suggest room temperature and lower amount of water. In other videos I go deeper into moka pot extraction
I always suggest to fill the basket until the top for a better quality of brewing. For the water it all comes to the kind of coffee you brewing. ua-cam.com/video/pOE0XNUUnbo/v-deo.html Also as the serving, it depends how much coffee you like to drink.
Like u‘re Video. U do it exactly the way i like it best. With the lid closed, the coffee tastes even better to me. I'd rather take a cautious peek under the lid in between.
Thank you for your comment. I usually use medium roast. I tend to go to the darker side, but a good dark, not extreme. You can do light roast but it’s more tricky.
The only thing I do differently is I boil the water in a kettle before I add the water to the bottom. The brew time is a bit shorter although its only a minute saved, and your not heating the coffee grounds in the upper chamber.
Thar is a good practice. I suggest placing even less water in case you brew dark roast coffee for a better result. Because this video is tailored for beginners and usually beginners buy dark roasted coffee from the supermarket, I suggest already this to make sure they get the best out from that coffee.
@@kippywylie filling until the valve is correct and if you like it and you happy you should continue like that. placing less water in a trick for beginners I suggest to avoid over extraction if you use dark roasted coffee. I suggest to try because it will make your coffee stronger. It's always good to try, if you prefer the coffee like you usually do, stick with that. Always trust your taste
I had disappointing results when I first tried my Moka pot. Your steps and video made all the difference! Actually had a flavorful cup of coffee following your directions! Thank you
🙏 This makes my day better! Thank you so much for sharing your experience.
I have a electric stove in my apt. Should I use a heat transfer plate?
@@Chrisgordon1974Definately, it gives a more consistent heat supply which you need
Thanks - no annoying music, straight forward instructions, nothing too fancy 10/10!
Thank you so much for the comment and the feedback. I use to put music in the past, but I understood that many people don't like it. Happy you enjoyed the video :)
I love your attention to detail. I have learned more from this video than all others I have seen. thank you!!
Your comment makes me happy. I really appreciate your feedback. Thanks 🙏
Thanks matteo nice and simple demonstration and easy to follow instructions
Thanks for the feedback! :)
Living in Italy now and transitioning from American style coffee to brewing with a Moka, your video has completely changed everything about my morning coffee experience. Grazie mille, Matteo! ☕
I'm glad I could help you improving your coffee experience. Also, enjoy Italian life
one tip: the last bit of coffee makes it bitter. stop the brewing by simply puting the pot in a small bowl with a bit of cold water for 2 sec and the coffee tastes better.
When to put the pot in the cold water? Is it when its start gargling or when its start clearer or …?
When the White foam starts
Don't do that you're going to warp your moka pot
I like space Mokka pots
Are you going to stop a coffee maker so you don’t get bitter coffee?
Don’t use too much water. Just use between 70-110 ml of water.
I just love this channel! Matteo is super personable and his videos are packed with solid, concise information. Today I bought an E & B Lab 3 cup Moka pot based on a previous video in which Matteo spoke about the E & B competition filter. I’m super excited for its arrival and putting all his good advice into action.
Thanks so much for your kind words and support. Love that pot, always in my heart :)
Fantastic tutorial video, thanks!
Thanks you very much for your feedback 🙏🏻
Hello Matteo. I've been making moka pot coffe for about 4 years and still I found your video useful. There some variables that I did not think about. Will totally try to make it more than just below the pressure valve.
Grazie. Have a nice festive season!
P.S. When I heard your Italian accent I thought: "This guy should totally know something more about moka pots than me 😂".
Thank you! I have made a lot of moka pot coffee by watching vidoes, and this is by far the best I've ever tried! ❤
I am very glad my videos could help you to achieve a better coffee. Thanks for the comment 🙏🏻
Finally, simple instructions not over-complicated. Thank you, my friend.
Very useful beginner tips, appreciate the video
thanks! 🙏
Great instructions 😊 thank you
Thanks :)
Excellent!!! Very very slowly, and carefully detailed description, you have done a magnificent job. I’m very impressed and because of your detailed description I can use my pot. May the grace of God be with you. Thank you
Thank you very much for your comment. I'm really happy I could help you 🙏
Fantastic! Thanks for the video! Fell in love with the Moka Pot in Italy a couple years ago. Now, I have 2 coffees a week. One Saturday and Sunday morning and both with my Moka Pot!! Will always taste like Italy to me!
I hope you had a good time in Italy. Thanks so much for the comment. 😊
Very thorough instructions.
Thank you very much for your comment
Thank you! Such a great video. Your guide helped me fix my terrible brews!
Thanks for the video and the feedback! I'm so glad I could help :)
Best tutorial I've seen on UA-cam. Ciao bellissimo
Thanks for your comment and your feedback 🙏
@@matteofromtheswamps If you're grinding your own beans, what is the ideal grind level (coarseness)for the moka? thanks
@@universalcitizen7544 I say, fine grind size, but not as fine as espresso, slightly coarser
A few months ago I bought an Easyworkz 12 cup stainless steel moka pot. I had a horrible time getting it to build up steam. I finally figured i was losing pressure between the boiler and upper chamber no matter how much I tightened them. I finally bought a rubber O ring to put around the rim of the funnel abd poof....I had a beautiful pot of coffee.
Nice! I've been using a Moka Pot for over serveral years and still learned a few things from this video.
I'm going to start placing the basket in the uper chamber to fill it with coffee. Thanks, great tip!
Hi Jack, glad I could shared with you a few more tips. Have a tasty coffee :)
Yes! All these years of holding it 😂😊
haha.. i never thought of this too! Always hold it with hands.
Nice video, you cover all the important points and clarified a couple things for me. I’ve been roasting my own beans for about a decade now experimenting with different beans and roasting techniques. Currently use a hot air roaster for its convenience, but sometimes use a cast iron pan for variety. Use a hand grinder or an electric grinder for its convenience. Raw beans kept sealed in the dark, roasted in a metal can with airtight lid. Brewing mostly filter coffee, but occasionally using a moka pot or Turkish ibrik, sometimes an old percolator, or even making camp coffee for variety. Expresso machine mostly gathers dust as even my hand grinder is a bit too coarse and I mostly make a medium roast.
Wow. That’s great! Thank you so much for sharing!
My friend this video was amazing.
The other channels I watched for a basic tutorial overdid everything while you did it as it should be: simple and effective.
Thank you for this amazing video!
Thanks so much for the comment and the feedback. :)
Thank you for going over the basics
Thanks a great vid. I used my Moka pot daily.
Just came upon your video and realized I have an a Moka pot in my pantry, never used it and don’t know where it came from. 🤷♀️Going to get it out right now and follow your instructions. Thank you
I bought an alessi pulcina and I’m so happy with it! I use your video before Start, thanks for the culture sharing .
Thank you! I use one almost daily, and I learned something new!✌️
Thank you for you comment :)
Thanks for the video, mate! Used to make a lot of mistakes such as pressing the coffee, using high heat and not removing it from the stove at the right time. Cheers from Brazil!
An alternative to V60 for me is Orea, I use it all the time, the latest model has 4 in 1 bottoms that you can use to achieve different results. I made some videos about that.
I love this one since years
Thank you. You express your love of coffee clearly and simply. ☺
Thank you for your comment. Coffee is my life, work, hobby and passion :)
Grazzie mille 🙏🙏🙏 the best video ever on how to use the bialetti ! Thanks you very much
I'm so happy to read you comment! I'm glad my tips have been helpful :)
I got to the last step and enjoyed it 🎉
I have made dozens of servings with a mokka pot yet your video was so informative I think I just relearned how to make coffee. I just enjoyed the entire video. Thank you!
Thank you very much for your comment and for the nice words. I'm very glad you have enjoyed my video 🙏
Really appreciate one of the few - accurate - Moka Pot espresso instructions. However, I would not characterize these as "beginner" instructions. Rather, this is the ONLY method anyone will ever need to brew outstanding Moka Pot espresso (assuming you're using good coffee ground correctly for a Moka Pot).
The coffee itself has, by far, the most impact on the quality of your finished Moka Pot espresso. Personally, after much experimentation, I usually use pre-ground (for drip) Peet's Major Dickason's, the grind is spot-on for a Moka Pot and flavor is excellent. Big plus is Peet's stamps the Roast date on the package. Peet's other dark roast coffees have similar results.
Over the course of my 10+ years of using 15+ different size and style Moka Pots, I've tried most of the "pro" tips and methods - none of them improved the finished Moka Pot espresso. The hacks only make it more difficult.
Again, many thanks for this video.
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Hi, thank you very much for your comment. I'm sure this is a method that anyone can use and it works well. There are other tools that you can use during coffee preparation, you can find them in other video here on my channel. You are right when you say sometimes hack can make it more difficult. I try to put push the understanding of moka pot so that anyone can understand how to achieve the coffee they like, regardless on the technique you use.
Щиро дякую за детальне пояснення по кортстуванню гейзерною кавоваркою!!!
Thx for the tips. Now i can enjoy my Coffee the right way
Thanks for you comment! I really appreciated
I love using my Moka Pot but will change a few things next time based on this video. The main thing: so I should NOT pack the grounds into the filter cup like with normal espresso? Also, I would add that because Moka Pot coffee is strong, I usually add hot water (Americano style) if I'm drinking it all at once in a cup.
Exactly, do not pack it as espresso, to pack the coffee in the moka I suggest tapping the basket on the counter. More you tap, more you pack. Adding water like for the Americano is good to reduce the strength, but extraction won't change. So, making a good extraction is essential no matter how you like to drink your coffee
@@matteofromtheswamps thanks a lot for the tips! 👍
Great advice!
Thanks :)
after 42 years of " moka pot" i learnt about the 1cm under the valve level . thanks to this symphatic beginner-friendly video
with 42 years of experience you can also teach me something for sure. Hope the tip can be useful to you :)
Ciao signor d’Ottavio, grazie mille!
Ciao! Grazie mille a te! :)
Thank you for this!
Thank you for your comment and appreciation.
Grazie mille per questa spegiazione!
Grazie a te per il commento e il feedback :)
Many thanks. Some good tips, I will try a mokkakoffie again!
Thanks so much for the comment and the feedback!
thx for the video:) I boil the water before pouring to the boiler. This way the coffee will be ready faster and also tastes better. :)
Thank you very much. This was most helpful.
Thanks for your feedback! I really appreciate it :)
Step one: this man is a genius, and I am stupid. I never thought of just using the top part of the pot to steady the filter!
I am beginner thanks a lot learn from you, will be doing first time,lot's of love and blessings from Mumbai India.
Have a nice day!!
Hi, thanks for the comment. I hope my tips will help you to brew a good cup of coffee.
Take care!
Thanks for this expert advice. I had a nice coffee this morning thanks to you😅
Hi Steve! Glad I could help! Enjoy your coffee :)
Great video, thank you so much!
Thank you for the comment :) 🙏
Thanks for the detailed instructions, i raise my coffee cup to you ☕ !
Thanks so much for the comment and the nice words :)
Precise and complete! But Matteo what do you think of using warm water in the pot? Some say that the time it takes to start percolate the ground coffee is just sitting on top, getting fried. I have used both normal temp water and warm water, I would say I did find the later taste more full bodied.
Thanks for the feedback.
Regarding the warm water, you can find a video I made talking about this. You can find the guideline there. It mainly depends on the coffee you brewing.
BEAUTIFUL video! Thanks Matteo! Your videos are excellent!♥
Thank you very much !!! 🙏
I don't even have a moka pot, I just like watching coffee being made (but... really tempted to get a moka pot now!)
I'm a newbie and love mine. Great coffee, fun to fiddle with, and inexpensive. I have a 3 cup pot and usually cut it with water 1:1 or 1:2. Delicious result.
What is your favourite manual bean grinder Matteo? Thanks.
I use Comandante on daily basis. I know it can be quiet expensive, but I have it since 2018. Never had a problem
Now i know what is moka pot.. small yet amazing..Thank you
Love you mate❤
Thanks for all the love :)
How do i clean the internal bottom of the boiler? Any ideas?
Thanks.
Matteo tells you how!
ua-cam.com/video/XZzPEdfkP08/v-deo.htmlsi=Nzg0gd3TAYuYUALf
I've been doing everything wrong for years. Thanks for for correct method. I love my coffee now.
I'm glad I could help you to achieve better coffee. :)
tomorrow morning I'll try your tips :)
for the basket, use some kind of glass to hold it. For smaller moka pots a shot glass might be enough. This allows you to keep it stable and distribute the coffee more evenly by tapping the basket gently against the rims of the glass. Obviously, you need to see if you have any glasses the right size. But if you do it's an easy way to make it a little easier in my experience.
You know the trick. Thanks for sharing it. In fact is what I do as well. This is video is tailored for beginners that usually don't have much tools at home, so placing it on the upper part is a cleaver way for a newbie. But you are totally right, that makes the life easier
Well done. Bellisimo 🎉🎉😊
I read somewhere about filling the pot with hot water; works for me: coffee brews faster and tastes better (subjective?). I never brew it with the lidup, will have to try that.
It usually depends on the coffee you are brewing, I never suggest hot water for dark roasted coffee because you risk to over extract it. Also bear in mind that boiling water is one of the major cause of sputtering. But as you say, if it works for you and tastes good, stick with that :)
@@matteofromtheswamps I don't think hot water or cold water affects extraction of coffee, since it will begin flowing through it just the same, only at different times. Grind size and quantity of coffee would be the ones affecting extraction.
Water temperature affects how long you have the pot on the fire before you get your coffee - there's less time for the ground coffee to heat up from the fire when using hot water, so you get less of a burned taste. It's one of the reasons you should also use a low flame, so it doesn't lick the sides of the pot and reach the coffee basket.
I usually put some water to boil separately while preparing all the other elements. By the time it's all assembled, the water would have reached a boiling point and there's no waiting around for nothing.
This has been my experience with it, I could be wrong but it's been working for me and I have gotten a less burned coffee as a result.
Thank you Mateo! I have one question, sorry if it was asked before: I've seen another video where they suggest heating up the water before putting it in the chamber, as to avoid re-roasting the coffee with the stove's temperature. What do you think about that? I usually heat it up an electric kettle for a little while, then pour it in the chamber. Also makes the waiting shorter :)
EDIT: nevermind, I just found your super-detailed video about it, hah!
Hope the other video gave you a clear idea about that. Every coffee is different. Is good to understand this variable and use it when you need.
Great video! Thanks! :)
Thanks for the comment and the feedback :)
Great video! Thanks for sharing
I have been using a Moka pot for many years, but I learned a few tips from this video that are new to me. I intend to incorporate them later today. Thank you! By the way, what a good, clearly presented, and well produced video, too! (But you misspelled “essential.”)
Thanks for your comment! and for the head up about the misspelling 😕 I didn't notice it. Unfortunately I cannot change it 😢
All your films are very good, instructive and helpful regarding the moka pot clasic model. Thanks a lot. Now, I am waiting for the moka pot induction tips. This is different challenge then classic pot.
Thanks so much! For the induction you have to wait a bit unfortunately 😅
@@matteofromtheswamps I understand it is a promise, so I am not waiting for but I am looking forward to such instruction. 😎
Question: here you used 85C hot water. In other film you used room temperature water. What temperature is the best according your experience? And whether coffee roast level plays the role how hot water you use for moka?
@@sawomirsliwicki5373 Here I use room temperature. ua-cam.com/video/pOE0XNUUnbo/v-deo.htmlsi=17c1bDQCC30ucaAH you can check this video for more info about water temperature. Yes roast level plays an important role. Thanks
I want one of those plates !!! First, it should make the heat less intense. Secondly, for induction stove !! (Can it be use on conventional electric range ?)
Thanks mate ❤
Thank you! :)
Excellente! The breakdown of moka pot basics is very good I watched this after making my own cup of coffee. I would also add the importance of grind size , but this is for more advanced. Thank you sir
Thanks! Yes grind size is important, but here I wanted to keep it simple for beginners. In the future I will cover that matter
Thanks for the video! I'm about make my first cup with a JavaJolt moka pot I got as a gift. I've watched several videos that talk about using boiling, or really hot water in the base. Is that something you've heard of? Thank you again! Great tips!
Alright, my take on this is that, boiling water can easily lead to sputtering. I never suggest boiling water. Hot water though I do but in certain cases. I made a video about that. You can check it if you want ua-cam.com/video/pOE0XNUUnbo/v-deo.htmlsi=N-i3i0DKDEHiUMNP
Lavazza is my favorite espresso, also i put half of what you put don't like too strong , sometimes i put more water over that screw you said depends, i make few light espresso a day goes well with cigarettes 🚬
I never suggest putting less coffee in the basket because you risk to have bad extraction. I suggest adding hot water afterwards. to reduce the strength but keeping the good extraction
At around time 3:35 there is a mention that the water level should be at 1cm below the safety valve. I think what was meant was 1mm below the safety valve. As they say an image is worth one thousand words, so I think the visuals are pretty clear about what should be the level below the safety valve. Other than this nit pick about length units I think it is a great step by step video and I have seen other great videos from Matteo D'Ottavio. Have been using Moka pots for years. Always good to see what other people do.
No no I mean 1 cm, from the bottom of the valve, so less water. The image unfortunately with transparent water is not clear, but I confirm 1 cm
can we mix milk with water?
I mean you could, I strongly don't suggest it. For a couple of reasons: 1) milk won't extract the coffee properly because it's not a good solvent like water. 2) You can have a very bad bacteria growing in the moka pot part. Hard to clean the moka when overheat milk is stuck. So better avoid it.
One very good tip is pour a little bit of water in top container for the coffee dont get bitter in contact with the hot alluminium
aluminium in the top part is actually not that hot, around 65/70 degrees Celsius, so you don't need to worry about that.
I am having mokapot coffee today, and while sipping, this was on top of my feed ❤ Thank you Matteo for this coffee vid. I enjoyed it like an affirmation to my brewmethod this morning 😃
I'm glad we are aligned on this. It makes me happy. Enjoy your coffee.
Ive never put coffee in the fridge bur ive met people doing that. Do you have any idea why that became a thing?
You mean putting coffee in the fridge?
@matteofromtheswamps yeah
Perfect instructions Matteo, concise and clear. Thank you! I don't have a Moka Pot yet but hoping to get one soon. Has anyone used the Joy Resolve brand with the glass upper portion? I am curious about how the build quality feels.
Thanks so much! Happy you enjoyed them. the top part in glass is a nice touch and won't modify the brewing quality. Of course it's more fragile.
Mille Grazie Matteo! I'm curious: I have been drinking my coffee using a "French Press" and absolutely love it. I'm a Californian 🌅 living on a Greek island, and I switched to this method when I moved here 10 years ago. Ironic I know, because for some people "Greek/Turkish coffee" is their favorite here. Hoping someday I acclimate to Greek coffee because they say it's super healthy for you. My dear mom drank a cup a day of Greek coffee and made it to 100 years-old. Bless her. I guess for me French press coffee is a happy medium, since I always drank filtered coffee in the states. Finally! 🤣 My question: How does Moka made coffee compare/contrast with French press coffee? Thanks so much again for your video. I'm going to try it myself, and maybe report back. Keep up the good work Matteo. 👊
Hi there! Thank so much for sharing your story. Island in Greece sounds like paradise :) I would have chug litres and litres of freddo espresso and freddo cappuccino XD.
Moka pot is different than French Press as a method. French Press is infusion filtered coffee, moka is moka, using a bit of pressure to extract coffee from fine grind size. The coffee from Moka is quite strong, something in between espresso and filter coffee. But you can always dilute the coffee with hot water to make it less strong and longer like a coffee from french press
@@matteofromtheswamps Grazie Matteo! Really appreciate you taking the time to reply to me. Yes! In the summers, here in Greece, it is all about the freddo espresso's/cappuccino's! :) Moka pot coffee sounds good. I like strong/rich coffee, so I'll give it a try. Thanks again from John in Kefalonia.
@@51jjmthen let me know how is it going with that!
Thank you
Thank you for the comprehensive guide. What should I do if the coffee comes out too fast and spits everywhere?
Keep the heat low. That happens if the setting of your stove is higher. I always brew on the lowest setting.
if it's coming out too fast and spitting everywhere is because: 1 - the heat is too high or 2 - the grinds are too coarse.
Another hack: If you don't have a metal plate, you can use a small cast iron or any other induction-capable metal pan on the induction plate for a much quicker time to temperature.
HELP - I have an old Bialetti Inox 9/10 cup model and I'm looking for a spare handle and gaskets but can't find anywhere online that sells them. Any ideas?
How much quantity of coffee should be used for one big cup of coffee
That really depends on personal preference. There is no a rule to be honest. I usually do in between 12 to 18 gr
thanks for the tip regarding ground coffee storage...i wonder if it works in my tropical country? we've kept ours in the fridge because outside, it's always hot and humid. any thoughts? thank u.
I think that with a vacuum canister you can solve the problem of moisture. Because you remove oxygen but also humidity. About the temperature, it's a bit harder.
Matteo, some people recommend using hot water, what do you think?
I say it depends on the coffee you are brewing. For dark and medium roasted coffee I suggest room temperature. For light roast hot water, never boiling to avoid sputtering.
Love your vids.
Thank you very much for your feedback. I really appreciate it. 🙏
Great guide, thank you Matteo. I have a question bottom of my moka pot's water container got little bit dark, I guess it's because of me using it wrongly at the beginning. Can I clean it with your deep cleaning method or do I have to do something else? Thanks.
Thanks for the comment. So that happens when the moka starts to oxidate. Usually when you don't dry it after washing it. Remove it all is a bit tricky. Try with bicarbonate of soda and vinegar, leave it for a few seconds and then scrub it gently.
Isn’t it better to put on the lower half hot water instead of room temperature water? because I read that it makes the extraction better
That really depends on the kind of coffee you brewing. I suggest hot water if you brew light roasted coffee because you need higher temperature. If you brew medium dark roasted coffee it’s better room temperature, otherwise temperature will be too high and you over extract the coffee. Usually who starts brewing with moka pot uses dark roasted coffee, so in this video I suggest room temperature and lower amount of water. In other videos I go deeper into moka pot extraction
Grazie.
Di niente 😊
Gracias, tengo una nueva cafetera y tus videos me han sido de gran ayuda.
Yes, made my first one. Tastes great. Cheers from Norway.
Happy I could help you :)
How much coffee and water should i use for one serving?
I always suggest to fill the basket until the top for a better quality of brewing. For the water it all comes to the kind of coffee you brewing. ua-cam.com/video/pOE0XNUUnbo/v-deo.html
Also as the serving, it depends how much coffee you like to drink.
Like u‘re Video. U do it exactly the way i like it best. With the lid closed, the coffee tastes even better to me. I'd rather take a cautious peek under the lid in between.
Very interesting thank you! Any suggestions on roasting level for Moka? Darker or lighter roast?
Thank you for your comment. I usually use medium roast. I tend to go to the darker side, but a good dark, not extreme. You can do light roast but it’s more tricky.
Thank you so much
Just bought Bialetti Musa 2 Cup, perfect for one
The only thing I do differently is I boil the water in a kettle before I add the water to the bottom. The brew time is a bit shorter although its only a minute saved, and your not heating the coffee grounds in the upper chamber.
im always putting water just bellow the valve, i will try it this way
Thar is a good practice. I suggest placing even less water in case you brew dark roast coffee for a better result. Because this video is tailored for beginners and usually beginners buy dark roasted coffee from the supermarket, I suggest already this to make sure they get the best out from that coffee.
I too have always filled to just slightly below the valve because I'm greedy and want the most coffee. Should I switch to a lower fill?
@@kippywylie filling until the valve is correct and if you like it and you happy you should continue like that. placing less water in a trick for beginners I suggest to avoid over extraction if you use dark roasted coffee. I suggest to try because it will make your coffee stronger. It's always good to try, if you prefer the coffee like you usually do, stick with that. Always trust your taste
Great video Matteo.
Thank you so much for the kind and informative instructions :)
Thanks so much for the comment and the nice words 🙏