Great video. For anybody new to moka pots, you can't go wrong starting off like this then tweaking to your preferences. Coffee is all about personal taste. Just because Italians have done things a certain way for almost a hundred years, does not mean that is the only and best way to do it.....
We sell these where i work and I've always been interested in trying one. Thanks for showing me how insanely complicated it is 🤣 That's a lot of work for a cup of coffee! However i do really enjoy a strong cup of coffee and that does look really good. You can brew me up one when we hike Banff. 😉
I came across your video on Moka Pot espresso. I did notice some inaccuracies. Please, if I may… Pre-heated/boiled water has zero benefit in a Moka Pot. It doesn't reduce brew time - and you shouldn't want it to. Extraction time is the same whether you pre-heat/boil water or not. Heating water in a kettle takes about the same time as it does in the Moka Pot - therefore, no time saved. You don't weigh Moka Pot coffee. Simply fill the basket. Each size Moka Pot is dosed correctly for that size Moka Pot. An espresso needle is completely pointless for Moka Pot espresso. If you have clumps you probably ground your coffee too fine. An aeropress filter provides no benefit whatsoever. It can however potentially restrict water flow and cause over extraction. If you have grounds in your finished Moka Pot espresso your grind is too fine for a Moka Pot. You don't need to reduce the heat if you set it correctly in the first place. This may take a bit of experimentation but it is pretty forgiving. Just NEVER set the flame past the base of your Moka Pot but not too low either. On an electric hob, the Moka Pot should be offset so the handle is not over the heater element, your handle can get VERY hot and possibly melt. There is no need to run water over your Moka Pot to stop brewing. Most Moka Pots being made of aluminum, carry-over heat is minimal and extraction should stop very quickly. Running water over your Moka Pot runs the risk of spillage or getting water into your espresso. I always decant the finished espresso to a non-reactive glass measuring cup. After over ten years and 20 or so Moka Pots of various sizes, types, and styles; the vast majority of these internet Moka Pot hacks are completely pointless and have no benefit. They only make using a Moka Pot more difficult. However, these bogus Moka Pot hacks do provide youtubers with desperately needed content to boost their metrics and retailers with an excuse to sell their products. Hope you found these tips helpful. I would highly recommend these Moka Pot espresso videos for a more accurate method of using a Moka Pot, by actual Italians who have spent their entire lives using a Moka Pot: Annalisa J. ua-cam.com/video/QbhYNipVYSY/v-deo.html Italian with Bri ua-cam.com/video/_HKSe5Zo8tE/v-deo.html Of course, as is true about all things in life, everyone may make their coffee however pleases them most. But why would anyone want to make life, or coffee, harder? .
You definitely put the effort into commenting and for that I really do appreciate it. I might not agree with everything you say but thats whats great about coffee, we all love coffee our own way and tastes and techniques can vary hugely depending on where you live or how you first get exposed to coffee.
@@brewswithviews Try some of the suggestions outlined. I have made many direct comparisons and found the hacks permeating the internet largely useless. Best wishes on your coffee journey.
So you suggest to take water at room temperature, pour it to the valve. Pour a full basket, but in terms of fluffing the coffee with those espresso needles, it should be. In any case, it helped me. Shake from the edges of the rim, twist, put on a small fire, but not too much. If the stream flows quickly, this is an indicator that a little less gas should have been made. In order for the coffee not to be bitter, it is necessary to remove it from the fire (heat) when the lighter coffee will flow. In this case, it does not need to be cooled, because we removed it before the eruption, and the coffee will stop by itself. Pour into one container or stir there. I usually dilute it with hot water or make a milky drink.
I've actually enjoyed my moka pot coffee with a smaller than basket size dose. Less acid/bitterness attack, & the same unique moka flavor. Also allows me to enjoy a cup later in the day without getting over caffeinated. Low heat, good water & a clean pot are the biggest tips for me.
@@sensorycircuits1338 I just use a smaller Moka Pot. Same rich intense Moka Pot espresso flavor. If I want a less intense coffee I just make an Americano - 2 espresso shots with 1 cup hot water. In my experience, choice of coffee and grind are - by far - most important for Moka Pot espresso. Medium heat and cool tap water are ideal to make perfect Moka Pot espresso every time. Rinsing your Moka Pot clean with warm water after each use are normal daily cleaning.
I have one on the way after deciding pour over coffee isn’t for me. Nice, concise and clear explanation on the process. Good upload.
Thanks, appreciate the comment. The Moka is my favourite way of brewing. Have fun with it.
Great video. For anybody new to moka pots, you can't go wrong starting off like this then tweaking to your preferences. Coffee is all about personal taste. Just because Italians have done things a certain way for almost a hundred years, does not mean that is the only and best way to do it.....
Never heard of the Moka pot before, but that seems like a pretty cool way to make coffee.
Oh its the best way for style. It makes coffee super strong, almost espressos strength
We sell these where i work and I've always been interested in trying one. Thanks for showing me how insanely complicated it is 🤣 That's a lot of work for a cup of coffee! However i do really enjoy a strong cup of coffee and that does look really good. You can brew me up one when we hike Banff. 😉
Take one home and give it a go, they're really cool and make great coffee
I love me a strong brew… 👍
You will love a moka pot then
What size molasses did you have in the video?
Sorry, whar do you mean. Are you referring to adding molasses to sweeten the coffee?
I came across your video on Moka Pot espresso. I did notice some inaccuracies. Please, if I may…
Pre-heated/boiled water has zero benefit in a Moka Pot. It doesn't reduce brew time - and you shouldn't want it to. Extraction time is the same whether you pre-heat/boil water or not. Heating water in a kettle takes about the same time as it does in the Moka Pot - therefore, no time saved.
You don't weigh Moka Pot coffee. Simply fill the basket. Each size Moka Pot is dosed correctly for that size Moka Pot.
An espresso needle is completely pointless for Moka Pot espresso. If you have clumps you probably ground your coffee too fine.
An aeropress filter provides no benefit whatsoever. It can however potentially restrict water flow and cause over extraction. If you have grounds in your finished Moka Pot espresso your grind is too fine for a Moka Pot.
You don't need to reduce the heat if you set it correctly in the first place. This may take a bit of experimentation but it is pretty forgiving. Just NEVER set the flame past the base of your Moka Pot but not too low either. On an electric hob, the Moka Pot should be offset so the handle is not over the heater element, your handle can get VERY hot and possibly melt.
There is no need to run water over your Moka Pot to stop brewing. Most Moka Pots being made of aluminum, carry-over heat is minimal and extraction should stop very quickly. Running water over your Moka Pot runs the risk of spillage or getting water into your espresso. I always decant the finished espresso to a non-reactive glass measuring cup.
After over ten years and 20 or so Moka Pots of various sizes, types, and styles; the vast majority of these internet Moka Pot hacks are completely pointless and have no benefit. They only make using a Moka Pot more difficult. However, these bogus Moka Pot hacks do provide youtubers with desperately needed content to boost their metrics and retailers with an excuse to sell their products.
Hope you found these tips helpful. I would highly recommend these Moka Pot espresso videos for a more accurate method of using a Moka Pot, by actual Italians who have spent their entire lives using a Moka Pot:
Annalisa J.
ua-cam.com/video/QbhYNipVYSY/v-deo.html
Italian with Bri
ua-cam.com/video/_HKSe5Zo8tE/v-deo.html
Of course, as is true about all things in life, everyone may make their coffee however pleases them most. But why would anyone want to make life, or coffee, harder?
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You definitely put the effort into commenting and for that I really do appreciate it. I might not agree with everything you say but thats whats great about coffee, we all love coffee our own way and tastes and techniques can vary hugely depending on where you live or how you first get exposed to coffee.
@@brewswithviews Try some of the suggestions outlined. I have made many direct comparisons and found the hacks permeating the internet largely useless. Best wishes on your coffee journey.
So you suggest to take water at room temperature, pour it to the valve.
Pour a full basket, but in terms of fluffing the coffee with those espresso needles, it should be.
In any case, it helped me.
Shake from the edges of the rim, twist, put on a small fire, but not too much. If the stream flows quickly, this is an indicator that a little less gas should have been made. In order for the coffee not to be bitter, it is necessary to remove it from the fire (heat) when the lighter coffee will flow.
In this case, it does not need to be cooled, because we removed it before the eruption, and the coffee will stop by itself.
Pour into one container or stir there. I usually dilute it with hot water or make a milky drink.
I've actually enjoyed my moka pot coffee with a smaller than basket size dose. Less acid/bitterness attack, & the same unique moka flavor. Also allows me to enjoy a cup later in the day without getting over caffeinated. Low heat, good water & a clean pot are the biggest tips for me.
@@sensorycircuits1338 I just use a smaller Moka Pot. Same rich intense Moka Pot espresso flavor. If I want a less intense coffee I just make an Americano - 2 espresso shots with 1 cup hot water. In my experience, choice of coffee and grind are - by far - most important for Moka Pot espresso. Medium heat and cool tap water are ideal to make perfect Moka Pot espresso every time. Rinsing your Moka Pot clean with warm water after each use are normal daily cleaning.