Bialetti Moka Express Aluminium Stovetop Coffee Maker 130 ml(3 Cup)

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I will advise you to get a Moka pot that is at least a size bigger than you usually consume, except if you wouldn’t mind making it in batches whenever you have visitors around. So what size exactly do you go for, you ask? Well, read on… 1 cup Moka pot:

For all the megalomaniacs out there, the 12-cup Moka pot was designed. With a whopping capacity of 25 ounces, this brewer makes enough coffee at once for when you’re entertaining guests. No one needs to wait for their turn to get a hot cup. Moka pots are fairly routine to clean. At the worst, you'll have to scrub fine coffee grounds out of some nooks and crannies. Otherwise, a standard combo of water and dish soap will do. If you particularly dislike the cleaning process, however, you might want to consider a dishwasher-safe moka pot. But remember, if you’re not using freshly roasted, specialty-grade beans to start, you have no hope of brewing great moka pot coffee - it’ll always be bitter.

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Valve: Some moka pots, especially the smaller models, feature a specialized valve. This valve acts as a creme formation. What I like about this valve is that it makes the Bialetti much easier to use. The valve comes with a measure which you must use. Just be sure to use the exact amount, not too much or too little. The brewing process only takes a few seconds and you don’t have to adjust the heat intensity. Moka pots with this valve are designed to brew at high temperature AND pressure. You’re guaranteed the perfect tasting hot beverage each and every time. Firstly, it’s very hard to be precise in the outdoors like you can be in a well-lit kitchen, which means it’ll be much easier to over extract and brew a bitter cup.

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 Our tester appreciated the amount of control he had over his coffee: He could use a finer grind, higher heat, and less water for an extra-bold result or a medium grind with more water for something closer to drip coffee. When using high heat on a coil burner and medium-ground coffee, it only took three minutes to brew. On medium heat with a fine grind, it took almost 10 minutes. He found the Moka Express surprisingly versatile considering that it’s a non-electric brewing device.It's very easy to do so," says Heather Calatrello, head roaster and owner of Shedlight Coffee in San Diego. "Simply add water to the chamber until it hits the bottom of the filter basket. Then, add one tablespoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of vinegar to the water. Let it sit for about three to four hours to let the acids work their magic. Afterward, pour a bit of the water out, and run a brew cycle with the acidic water. Once complete, discard the acidic water, and allow the moka pot to cool. Then, follow with another thorough rinse, and dry. Voila." Using a Bialetti Moka Express can be daunting to newcomers, but once you know the basics it's easy to produce a high-quality cup every time: