Making a great cup of moka pot coffee at home is a very simple and straightforward method of brewing strong, delicious coffee. This guide is meant as a base recipe for a 6-cup moka pot. Make sure to experiment with the strength of your coffee brew to get it tasting just how you like it.
Coffee brewed with this traditional method is concentrated and you can prepare a cappuccino or latte with the espresso style coffee brewed with a moka pot, however it can be very easy to under or over extract. How can you tell if your coffee is over or under extracted?
” Under-extracted coffee won’t have the sweetness and slight bitterness needed for balance, and will have a sour taste. An over-extracted brew will taste bitter, as the compounds that create sweetness and acidity will be overwhelmed.”
The Perfect Daily Grind – “Understanding Coffee Extraction ..”
Now that you have a better understanding of the flavor profile of your moka pot, you are ready to start brewing.
What you’ll need:
- Moka pot
- Whole bean coffee or fresh ground (find some fresh coffee here)
- Nice to have but not necessary : Kettle (for boiling water)
- Kitchen towels or heat resistant mitts (for handling the moka pot)
- Your favorite coffee mug (this one is nice)
Step 1 – PREHEAT WATER
Preheating the water allows us to have better control over the extraction by not allowing the coffee grounds to po
Step 2 – GRIND YOUR COFFEE
For this recipe your looking at about 35 – 40 grams of coffee ( approx 5+ tablespoons +/- *adjust to your liking ) for a 6-cup moka pot.
Pre-ground is perfectly fine too.
Step 3 – FILL THE BOILER POT
Be careful while pouring the hot water into the boiler pot, ( use those handy kitchen towels or mitts for safe handling )
Step 4 – ADD YOUR COFFEE
Fill the filter basket with your ground coffee and then carefully level the surface. Using your finger to brush off the excess grounds is fine too.
Step 5 – INSERT THE FILTER BASKET
Step 6 – SECURE LID, ADD HEAT & BREW
Next place on the stove or heat source over medium heat and let it brew.
After a few minutes you’ll be able to know your coffee is ready when you begin to hear the bubbling sounds and steam coming from the brewer.
WHEN YOU HEAR IT BUBBLING IT’S READY!
” When the water in the bottom chamber approaches a boil, the pressure will push a stream of coffee slowly through to the upper chamber of the pot. “
If the coffee rushes upward really fast , then this means your water’s too hot, if it bubbles slowly and sluggishly turn up your flame.
You’ll know it’s done when you hear some sweet bubbling sounds coming from your Moka Pot letting you know it’s ready to take off the heat and allow it to finish brewing while you get your coffee cup ready.
POUR & ENJOY !
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Serve yourself a strong, delicious cup of coffee in your favorite cup, steam some milk and make it a latte. Enjoy whichever way you love to drink coffee.
Keep trying out different variations on how to make your Moka Pot coffee even better by experimenting with different coffee’s , ratios and even water temperatures. All in the search for that balanced and delicious cup of comfort.
You probably already knew how to make your old trusty ‘Grecca’ aka Moka pot coffee but we want to know: how did your Moka Pot coffee turn out ? Tag us on social media , IG & FB and let us know in the comments how you drink your coffee and wether or not you were able to try this recipe out at home!
FAQ’s
What water should I use for my Moka Pot?
Cold or Hot water what’s the difference?
What type of drinks can I make with Moka Pot coffee?
Should I tamp the coffee grounds from my Moka pot’s filter basket?
This is also why the water should not cover the steam valve. In the worst case they can literally explode! There’s no need to tamp.
How long should my Moka Pot take to brew?
How will I know it’s ready?
What type of coffee is best for a Moka Pot?
Ratios for other size Moka Pots
1 Cup Moka Pot – 60ml (2oz) Water, 8 grams of Coffee
3 Cup Moka Pot – 200ml (6.76oz) Water, 26 grams of Coffee
Note: You can only brew the amount of cups the Moka Pot is designed to brew at any given moment. For example you can’t brew a 3 cups recipe for a 6 cup Moka Pot.