Brewing guide
Moka Pot
Rich, espresso-style coffee made on the stovetop - bold, aromatic, and endlessly satisfying.
Moka pot on a gas stove, warm morning light, gentle steam rising from the spout, matte black stovetop, shallow depth of field, earthy tones, cinematic.
Step by step
How to brew
Fill the base
Fill the bottom chamber with hot water up to just below the safety valve. Starting with hot water avoids a metallic, over-cooked taste.
Close-up pouring hot water into a moka pot base, steam, warm light.
Add the coffee
Fill the funnel basket with fine-medium grounds and level it off. Do not tamp - just a gentle level so steam can pass evenly.
Leveling fine-medium coffee grounds in a moka pot funnel basket, macro, warm light. Target: images/guides/moka-pot-step2.jpg
Assemble & heat
Screw the top on and place over medium-low heat with the lid open. Low and slow gives sweeter, more balanced coffee.
Assembled moka pot on a stove flame, lid open, warm ambient light. Target: images/guides/moka-pot-step3.jpg
Pull it early
When you hear a gurgle and the flow turns pale, remove from heat and cool the base with a damp cloth to stop extraction. Stir and serve.
Coffee streaming into the top chamber of a moka pot, golden crema, warm light. Target: images/guides/moka-pot-step4.jpg
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