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Bialetti - Moka Color: iconic stovetop espresso maker, made real Italian coffee, 3-cup (130 ml) Moka pot, aluminum, Red, 30 x 20 x 15 cm

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The problem with trying to “customize” your serving for less coffee is that you’re going to have an over-extraction problem. This means that coffee taste, texture, and caffeine level are going to be “off.” Fill the bottom chamber with hot water to just below the valve. I learned late in the game that starting with hot water, around 205 degrees, works much better than cold water. Another minor frustration is that the price of the Moka Express varies widely depending on the retailer. It makes sense that the price varies by capacity—a 1-cup model, for instance, is less expensive than a 12-cup model—but when retailers charge substantially different prices for the same size Moka Express, it imparts a feeling that you must hunt for a fair deal. The other detracting factor that goes along with getting a pot that’s too big for your daily needs is that your heating time is going to be a lot longer than it needs to be when you’re using a larger-than-necessary pot to make your coffee every day. Choose A Size Based On Your Daily Coffee Consumption What’s the final verdict on choosing the right Moka pot? You really do need to go for the smallest size possible that will fit your needs to avoid running into over-extraction issues. That could mean simply getting a 3-cup pot to create single-serving coffee each morning or something like the Bialetti 6-cup Moka pot or Bialetti Moka express 12 cup for more.

In this regard, I appreciate the amount of control I have over the coffee. I can use a finer grind, higher heat, and less water for an extra-bold punch of caffeine or a slightly coarser grind with more water when I’m in the mood for something closer to drip coffee. All in all, the Moka Express is surprisingly versatile. I've made "lattes" by substituting Moka Express coffee for espresso and they're satisfactory but not café-quality. What does the size of a Moka pot mean? It’s important to know that we aren’t talking about traditional “cup” measurements when it comes to the Moka pot. The number of “cups” your Moka pot can produce represents the number of 50-milliliter espresso-sized cups that can be produced. In addition, much of what the end product looks and tastes like is based on the way you control heat levels during the brewing process. French Press coffee is steeped by pouring heated water over coarse coffee grounds. Aeropress coffee uses pressure to force water through fine grounds, while Chemex is a pour-over method that takes knowledge of a specific technique. It has three main parts: a bottom chamber for water, a filter for coffee grounds, and a top chamber where the coffee ends up. When placed on a stovetop (or over a fire for you campers), steam pressure builds in the bottom chamber and propels water up through the coffee grounds, resulting in the bold brew for which moka pots are known.

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Once the coffee begins to sputter (you'll recognize this immediately), remove the Moka Express from the burner and rinse the bottom chamber under cold water to stop the brewing process. What you use to create your coffee will have a huge impact on the taste profile that is created. Factors like the types of coffee beans, roast level, grind size, grind quality, and water quality will all impact the flavor and caffeine level that you experience when it’s time to take a sip. The original Bialetti pot, “Moka Express”, has been around since 1933. The Bialetti man with the moustache, recognised now by pretty much everyone and featuring on all of the brand’s products, represents Renato Bialetti himself, son of the inventor of the moka pot, Alfonso. This iconic logo was designed in 1953 by Paul Campani, an Italian artist. There’s no need to use soaps or detergents when cleaning your Moka pot daily. In fact, just rinsing your pot with hot water before wiping the interior dry after each use will be enough to keep it clean. Periodic “deep cleans” can be done simply by using a gentle brush and a drop of vinegar to scrub the inside of your pot.

How to prepare the coffee: fill the boiler up to the safety valve, fill it up with ground coffee without pressing, close the Moka pot and place it on the stovetop, as soon as Moka Express starts to gurgle, turn the fire off and coffee will be ready Please bear in mind that not all manufacturers provide correct imagery and we may put a similar or alternative image to the actual product for illustration purposes only.The actual item you receive may differ from that which is displayed, for example the box may have changed or a model may have been upgraded or changed after we have added the product online. How can you know which size will fit your needs? Looking at your habits is the best way to determine which pot size will work for you. Let’s break down what each size has to offer! The Benefits Of Getting The Right Moka Pot Size Choose a Moka pot that fits your lifestyle.Made in Italy with an ergonomic handle and a patented safety valve which makes it easy to clean. Available in many sizes and suitable for gas, electric and induction (with the Bialetti induction adapter plate) There may come a time when you need to replace the rubber gasket or filter on your pot. Doing so is relatively easy. After replacing the rubber seal, you should do a few “dry brews” using just hot water to prime your pot. Some people find that a new seal can impact the taste of the coffee if the pot isn’t appropriately primed before the first “real” brew. The Final Word: Moke Pot Size Guide The size of Bialetti moka pots is measured in cups: the capacity of this one is 3 cups, which corresponds to 130 ml of coffee. Add coffee grounds to the filter basket. Make sure the grounds are level but don't tamp them down like an espresso shot.

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