Moka Pot

Grumpy Mule

The Kickpot

The Moka pot is a short, potent brewed coffee invented in Italy by Bialetti. It’s seeing a comeback and is popular for producing a coffee similar to espresso at home, even if it’s not espresso. It has a kick, just like us.

Written by Jack Ellis

Written by Jack Ellis

Barista Trainer for the North

Grumpy Mule

You Need

  • Moka Pot (2-3 cups)
  • 2 heaped dessert spoonfuls (17g ) coarse ground coffee (like granulated sugar)
  • Scale
  • Timer
  • Mug

Guide

  1. Fill the base with water just up to the safety valve.
  2. Add your coffee grounds up to the top of the basket. Tap it to so the coffee is evenly distributed and flat.
  3. Place the filter basket into the bottom chamber, then screw onto the top chamber.
  4. Keep the lid open. This is the trick to avoid overheating and making the coffee bitter.
  5. Place on a medium heat. When you hear a hissing or gurgling sound, remove from the heat. Don’t keep the pot on the heat until it’s finished brewing to prevent bitterness.
  6. Pour and enjoy.

Extra tip: After point 5, run cold water over the bottom part chamber to cool quickly to stop the brewing.