Here it is in text, if someone wants to save it :) Constants: 1. Boiling water in the boiler 2. Full basket of coffee 3. Avoid sputtering phase by cooling down the chamber under cold water Variables: 1. The lighter the roast, the finer the ground. 2. Less filled boiler will brew a bit earlier. Usually, dark roasts -> a bit less water, light roasts -> full boiler 3. Preheat the hob/relatively low heat on the gas hob 4. As soon as the liquid starts to flow, turn off the heat. For electric hobs, move it to the edge of the hob. Troubleshooting: If the sputtering phase starts before you think it's time (not enough coffee out etc): 1. Too fine of a grind 2. Too much heat

@Suba932

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you so much for this !

@joeycrunch

2 жыл бұрын

Just concise enough to fit in one screenshot! Perfection 👨🏻‍🍳🤌🏼💋✨

@9KoubA2

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention the aeropress filter :)

@edjohnson-williams

2 жыл бұрын

Another one was to aim for two-thirds weight out of the weight of the water you put in for lighter roasts. Two-fifths to three-fifths for darker roasts.

@yitziyyb

2 жыл бұрын

Not all heros wear capes

I think in Italy we’re so used to burnt coffee coming out from over-filled moka pots that we end up liking that more than “proper” coffee. To me, overextracted, bitter, burnt coffee is associated to so many memories that has a magic on its own 😅

@AgostinoMarzotta

2 жыл бұрын

and put 2 spoons of sugar in it...

@celinelm5283

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing in Algeria. Is it even morning if you don't wake up to the sound of a sputtering moka pot and the smell of slightly burnt coffee?

@FedericoLucchi

2 жыл бұрын

So true! I have always been waiting until the steam hisses out, trying to save each drop of expensive brew... and it's hard to beat the"vintage" looks of a burnt mocha pot (from the several brew where I distractedly forgot to add water)

@Shelmerdine745

2 жыл бұрын

Some consider that “proper” coffee and the whole point of the Moka. Also, I believe the effect from the caffeine is more notable. Hoffman is making recipes for tea drinkers to enjoy coffee, really.

@lillahamvas9700

2 жыл бұрын

So true. In Hungary we actually refer to the espresso maker by this seething/bubbling sound it makes while apparently ruining the coffee according to him: "kotyogós". I think he is a bit of a snob.

Dear James, Your video has changed our experience of coffee. My wife and I were struggling to get anything other than a bitter brew from our Bialetti. We were about to give up. We talked desperately about switching to tea. Then, looking for a coffee maker on Amazon, I came across a comment (thanks to the author) urging us to watch your videos. And then it was a revelation! Every morning since, the delicious nectar has perfumed the house and delighted our palates. We follow your protocol to the letter. You're a benefactor, an enthusiast with an uncommon benevolent pedagogy. Thank you James Hoffman!

@elijer_

3 ай бұрын

dude. Awesome

@lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881

3 ай бұрын

I did switch to Tea and it's also fine.

@onegurd4598

3 ай бұрын

You can like both tea _and_ coffee.

@kablammy7

2 ай бұрын

coffee and tea huh ? about a year ago - i started adding tea to my coffee before i got the moka a month ago - at first - i put the tea bag into the 15 oz cup of keurig brewed coffee for about 3 minutes after that - i put the tea bag in the path of the keurig brewed coffee flowing into the 16 oz cup ( used a metal filter that was positioned at the top of the cup and held the tea bag ) . now using the moka 12 cup ( 15 oz ) i tear open a large tea bag and mix it with the coffee grounds before brewing ( wonder why i never thought of doing that with the keurig ? - i use a reusable k-cup that i put my own ground coffee into it and i could have done it easily ) ( i will remember to do that in the future )

@laurafrench7351

2 ай бұрын

​@@kablammy7may I ask how you came up with that idea and what does it tastes like, please? I've never heard of putting tea in coffee. Maybe I need to come out from under my rock LoL

Because of this video, I started with adding boiling water instead of ice cold water. My mokka coffee came out thick, not bitter and absolutely wonderful. Thanks internet and James!

@infiniteinspiration1628

2 ай бұрын

So much to learn ❤

@imaginitivity7853

17 күн бұрын

I've never understood how anyone could drink the harsh muck that the mocha pot always made when I tried to use it, but I now understand that I was doing EVERYTHING wrong😂 maybe time to dust it off again and see if it can redeem itself (or I redeem it)

@mdbrable

14 күн бұрын

how do you assemble this thing after pouring boiling water in the base?

@imaginitivity7853

14 күн бұрын

@@mdbrable carefully

@briang9356

Күн бұрын

​@@mdbrableuse a tea (dish cloth) towel or oven glove to hold the base..

I remember the first time getting one these things and going for an extensive test run. 10-14 cups later I had figured out the optimal formula but no longer capable to sleep

@polrusstomakriss9001

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂I need that energy

@dylanzrim3635

Жыл бұрын

I wondered why my coffee were so strong, turns out I got the 6 shot model and I was drinking all of it

@charliebriggs2769

Жыл бұрын

What ratio of coffee to water did you find was best, and do you tend to go for a darker or lighter roast?

@mojeimja

Жыл бұрын

I binge watched all of James' espresso videos and started to test out our office espresso machine (at 6 pm). 1.5 hours of sleep later that night :)

@BeFitWithDev

Жыл бұрын

Please give us that optimal formula good sir

James, those three videos about the Moka Pot are pure gold! The Moka Pot is my daily driver, so to speak, and I always followed your original guide video. I'm using a gas burner, and used to cook on medium heat all the way. Since your 2nd video, I use only low heat and hover the pot above when the coffee starts to come out. As a result, I almost get no sputters at all, and the coffee feels creamier and velvetier (or probably is just less bitter than with my old method). The internet is full of snake oil nonsense videos, thus I'm very glad someone is still having a scientific approach in 2022.

@Sol3UK

2 жыл бұрын

@RIDDLE0MASTER I've had a Moka Pot for over 15 years but only used a few times when I first got it, I obviously really didn't know how to. Since watching James's guide I have tried again and now I look forward to the weekend so I can indulge in a 6 cup Pot all to myself. It takes me quite a few hours to come down afterwards but I do get a lot done on my days off. I tend to do a 3/4 basket with Lavazza Rossa and now also use mineral water, it made a huge difference, the tap water is a bit pants around here. Very low gas, grab it on the first splutter and cool, add all to a mug then add some frothed up warm milk.

@RIDDLE0MASTER

2 жыл бұрын

@@Sol3UK I also use a 6 cup pot. I use a manual grinder (which belonged to my great-grandma) with dark roasted Arabica, but during the working week, for the sake of convinience, I brew a pre-grounded coffee from a local Supermarket brand. Since the grind size is way smaller, I fill only about half of the basket (around 2 full tea spoons), otherwise, the safety valve goes off.

@framedman

2 жыл бұрын

I love how James tries to disprove his own theories and really put his, and everyone else's, ideas to the test. Really makes me want to try it and must be great to finally be making the coffee you deserve each morning with his help. Good on ya.

@stephen300o6

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, this is one of the best snake oil nonsenses on the tubeyou.

@Sol3UK

2 жыл бұрын

@@stephen300o6 You are factually Incorrect.

This was actually a complete gamechanger! I've never managed to make a particularly nice cup of coffee from my Moka pot, and with your help I just made one of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. Thanks James!

@revelationunsealed1758

5 ай бұрын

You are not alone... talking about the first part of your comment 😅...I hope to say the same about the second one... watching this video 5:00 in the morning...

@mrtopcat2

4 ай бұрын

Alright then; here is how you can make it even better. This guy is good, but I say my technique is even better. Put the upper part into the freezer for 10 minutes. Fill the water until the middle of the pressure release valve inside. Put the bottom part on your stove and on medium, boil the water WITOUT the coffee holder part, so open you can see the water. Fill your coffee holder part with coffee (you may have to compact it a little bit, depending on what coffee you use; this is a variable and you have to play with it to find the right compacting). When the water starts boiling take the bottom to the side and put in the coffee holder and assemble the upper part from the freezer. You need to tighten more than you used to, because of the cold expansion rate. Obviously you need a towel because one part is hot, the other is cold. Do this very quick and put back the assembled unit onto the stove with the lid OPEN. Once you see first sign of coffee, turn the stove to the lowest setting. Coffee will come out extremely slow now, releasing all the aroma in the coffee holder. Now wait with the lid open and see until coffee start sputtering. Now close the lid, put the stove to medium and wait a 3-5 more seconds, but NOT longer. Serve right away. You will see that this will bring out some extra aroma! Aroma is getting less, with heat. That is why you pre-chill the upper part. That way, the temperature in in the tub is a bit less.

@paulwdoyle

4 ай бұрын

@@mrtopcat2 interesting ... I'm using a 6 cup Venus on an induction hob. I noticed in the second video that the upper chamber got really hot on the stainless steel moka pot.. Which is probably why you put it in the freeze first?

@mrtopcat2

4 ай бұрын

@@paulwdoyle Yes. I have seen coffee start slightly boiling in the upper part, near wall areas and that is why I was coming up with this workaround of pre-chilling the upper part. Obviously, once assembled and brought to the stove, the upper part will quickly loose it’s chilled state. Yet, the pre-chilling effort still seems to help just enough to prevent all that upper boiling. By the way, I have both 3 cup and 1 cup units, but for some reason I am getting even better aroma with the 1 cup unit. Don’t get me wrong, I am getting awesome aroma with the 3 cup unit too. But so far, the 1 cup unit just beats it ever time. I think this may be due to different ratios and compacting, which I am still in the process of fine tuning. Oh and I am using Dallmayr Espresso Monaco.

@GinBreadMan68

4 ай бұрын

Amazing how these little tricks can improve your coffee experience.

It is February 2023, and I just made the most satisfying cup from my moka pot using this technique. Thanks James. I shall be using my Bialetti more often.

Two misconceptions you cleared up for me: 1: my family (and many Italian immigrants to Canada) called Moka coffee espresso around me when, clearly, it is quite different. 2: In my home, we always thought that the sputtering stage was just a sign the water was running out and the coffee was ready, rather than a sign that the system was overheating. The result of seeing this video is that my coffee has massively improved in quality (it is sweeter and more nuanced with less cutting bitterness). I brew Moka coffee every day of my life, so I couldn't be more thankful. Excellent content.

@ackzz

Жыл бұрын

Their is no such thing as Moka Coffee, a Moka pot is used to make espresso, don't be a mangiacake

@TheDestrikter

Жыл бұрын

​@@ackzz Its definitely not espresso using the classic definition. A Espresso is brewed with a ratio of around 1:2 with something like 8-10 bar of pressure.

@spiritualbeancoffee1031

11 ай бұрын

Anonymous Cantor. Thanks for sharing. Nice you have this Moca Pot everyday. It is new to me and I too learned a lot from this video.

@phoenixrising4073

10 ай бұрын

@@TheDestrikter not only that but by definition espresso is brewed between 8 and 10 bars of pressure, whereas a moka pot only reaches roughly 1 bar.

@suzenazxena

8 ай бұрын

I am in Chicago and I had the same misconceptions as well. I learned from an Italian citizen who lives in the US. I just could say "Ditto" to this whole reply.

My dad and I have bonded for the past couple of months over the Moka pot, and trying to get a perfect brew. Can't wait to try this with him!

@johnmalin4933

2 жыл бұрын

Awww that's so wholesome! Have fun with your dad!

@ancikiritod342

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine having dad

This video helped me a lot with my new moka pot! But I'd like to share some tips I had to find out by myself: smaller pots are more difficult to use in terms of heating (James says some things about this, they overheat very quickly), and if you have an electric stove like me, it's even more difficult. An Italian friend suggested me to use 2 burners in that kind of stove: one in a medium temperature until the coffee starts to flow and then quickly change it to another burner at low temperature. I tried it and it works very very well! That tip of putting the moka on the edge of the burner may work, but only sometimes... It is very difficult to replicate the temperature from one brew to another. You can also use only one burner at low heat for a longer time, but I found out that the coffee loses aroma and water evaporates more during that longer time, so you get lesser amount of it out... I hope somebody found this useful 💜🌈 enjoy your coffee😍

Coffee to this guy is what bubbles are to small children... I wish anything made me that happy

The difference between my morning coffee (before watching this video) and the coffee I made in the afternoon after I stumbled upon this was absolutely REMARKABLE. I don't think I've ever had a better coffee at home, and all it took was this perfect explainer of how the brew works. Thank you very much, good sir! ^o^

@rocketsmall4547

Жыл бұрын

look up adding salt

@DokulilJiri

Жыл бұрын

@@rocketsmall4547 salt ?

@rocketsmall4547

Жыл бұрын

@@DokulilJiri like tiny amount.

@theeddorian

Жыл бұрын

@@DokulilJiri A very small amount of salt mitigates bitterness. Old style boiled coffee folks used to add an egg shell. That makes actual chemical sense because the calcium in shell will react with acid in the brew and mellow it.

@airmanjoe

Жыл бұрын

@@theeddorian I’ve put ground egg shells in with the grounds in a drip coffee machine. However, I found that too much really blunts the taste of the coffee and makes it bland. I think a small amount of acidity is important.

I’ve been brewing moka pot for years (love it). I watched this, and all I did was 1) use a paper filter and 2) keep the spout from sputtering this time. And WOW. It’s like I just drank moka pot for the first time. Delicious. Thank you!

@bayanon7532

Жыл бұрын

It was always intuitive to me that when it was sputtering, the coffee was overheating, so I would immediately pour the coffee so stop it. I'll refine that technique now. Also, whenever I got to the bottom of the cup and saw the fine coffee grounds I knew I should get some filters to keep that from happening. Maybe I will now. But my coffee is pretty damned good and early morning isn't the time to get too picky in my book. Using a Moka is time consuming enough.

@auroragarcia869

3 ай бұрын

La mia se daño la agarradera porque la flama de mi estufa la hizo h aguada

@TonyCorsaro

2 ай бұрын

The paper filter is a hot tip .. I use a #4 Cone Filter cut to fit with the lid from a Mason Jar.. makes 4 filters/ea. My biggest issue is overcooking it during the brew.

My family is Dominican and we grew up drinking coffee from what we call a greca (which I now know is a moka pot). Always thought sputtering was oh it’s done lmao😂Love making coffee in my greca everyday 😊

@JohnCarlosMartinez

7 ай бұрын

Same!

@irairod5160

5 ай бұрын

It's a "greca" in PR too!

@1maybeline

3 ай бұрын

This is how we Cubans have brewed our coladas ☕ as well but we call the Moka "La Cafetera Cubana." 😆 It amazes me how this machine actually brews the best coffee ever!

@rubina1868

2 ай бұрын

This video is too complicated. Bustello rocks n i dont have greca just use small thin pot

@dirkvanerp7332

2 ай бұрын

That part is true, traveling in Latin American countries, the Caribbean, they told me "listen for the sputter" to tell when it's done

Thank you for this breakdown. Been using my Moka pot for over a decade and never thought to check out better techniques! What a difference in curbing the bitterness! Thank you!

One thing I'd add as if you're going to be pouring coffee from the pot into separate cups, you must stir it first as there's a definite layer of dark coffee at the bottom and thinner coffee at the top. You can see this in moka pots with a see-through upper chamber.

@stubees88

Жыл бұрын

shake it in the pot before pouring.

@robertplant6667

Жыл бұрын

I saw they do that in Italy.

@fujimotosan9123

Жыл бұрын

I pour into the cups, evenly distributing in 3 steps

@itsthepizzaman7434

Жыл бұрын

The lighter stuff at the top is my favourite!

@B_Rey

11 ай бұрын

Good tip, thanks

I remember many years ago, in Cremona, my hostess placed the pot in a saucepan of just simmering water which she stirred continuously. I remember it was exquisite!

@imaginitivity7853

17 күн бұрын

Now there is an additional technique that James should investigate!

I've been struggling to get a decent cup out of my moka pot for years, and thanks to you I've finally got it. The final piece of the puzzle however was grind consistency. I tired this method using grounds from a blade grinder a couple years ago and had horrible results, but my housemate just got a Fellow Ode and it made all the difference. Thanks James ❤

Gotta tell ya! Being Italian, I've been brought up on this from a little lad to present day and in recent decades tried so many different ways to tweak for the best results, but never thought I ever had it perfect. Until watching this! I suppose my most recent 'tweak' is about 95% there. I'm now gonna hit that 99-100% mark, owing you a big shout out! Thank you for this Sir! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤🇬🇧

The things James learned through a series of controlled experiments took me about 10 years to figure out by myself. Aside from the paper filter, I really have to try that. The difficult part is to brew on unfamiliar stoves. It's almost as if the stove is part of the brewer, which is a bit annoying.

@kuurbis

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I went from brewing on a gas stove to a cheaper exposed electric (one of those old ones where you put your pots right on the coil), and it completely changes the flow of how you brew. I will have to try his suggestion of preheating the hob to see if that brings it more in line with what I'm familiar with.

@guguigugu

2 жыл бұрын

its the same when cooking. you can make a perfect meal on your stove with your pots. try doing the same in another house and suddenly youre an amateur again.

@ThisIsMyFullName

2 жыл бұрын

That's the whole reason for getting the heating plate, as it will cool down at the same rate regardless of which stove you use, meaning all you have to worry about is when you need to turn off the stove because the residual heat of the plate will be a constant.

@steelonius

2 жыл бұрын

@@kuurbis The most difficult are the coils that have no true "low" setting and only pulse the heat on and off in order to provide an average of a low temperature. They are maddening.

@spamcan9208

2 жыл бұрын

The stove is absolutely part of the brewer. We just got a new stove this past week and now I have to learn how it performs and what quirks it may have.

OMG! These tricks improved my drink on the Moka pot like...100%! I used a light roast coffee (yellow honey) yellow Catuaí from Minas Gerais and it tasted amazing. Thanks, Mr. Hoffmann! I love this channel so much!!! Greetings from Brazil :)

@PedroSoaresLou

2 жыл бұрын

oi karina! tudo bem? cê pode me passar a marca de café q cê comprou?

@mathportillo

2 жыл бұрын

@@PedroSoaresLou tem Catuaí amarelo bom e com preço bom na unique cafés, que é uma marca de São Lourenço. Eles entregam no Brasil inteiro.

@karinafranca7696

2 жыл бұрын

@@PedroSoaresLou Como o Matheus disse, tem na Unique 😉

I followed all your advice, and I truly could not believe how delicious the coffee I got was. I have some dark roast beans that I manually grind, and I tend to add cold water to the pot, and I tend to let the pot brew closed until it doesn’t sputter anymore because I thought that’s when it was done. With your advice here, the bitter flavor I thought was normal is entirely gone, and what’s left is an extremely rich and delicious brew. Thank you so much, I’m never changing this technique

I've been starting my mornings with a Bialetti coffee for three years now and I'm happy to hear that I am doing most of the steps you mentioned correctly. I did learn a few things and can't wait to try them out with my next cup. Thank you for putting this up!

I love how casually James says "we took a Moka pot like this and sliced it in half". HOW DIFFICULT MUST THAT BE 😳

@zyzda22

2 жыл бұрын

Such a clean cut too, I wonder how they did it?

@ChuckD99

2 жыл бұрын

@@zyzda22 probably a high pressure water cutter Edit: or more likely, one of those wire cutting machines, I forgot about those bad boys

@DoctorMandible

2 жыл бұрын

Easy enough with the right tool

@djibey

2 жыл бұрын

It's aluminium, not vibranium

@destinilund4771

2 жыл бұрын

plasma cutter should do it cleanly.

James, An absolutely amazing technique for creating (or improving) a delicious cup of coffee from a Mocha Pot. I adopted your technique in front of my “very traditional” Italian family at our weekly weekend get together, and had all sipping with eyes closed and smiles and saying “Perfetto” .. Quite the compliment from self acclaimed “coffee experts”. Thank you so much for sharing!

@whothennow24

Жыл бұрын

Is your family Brad Pitt?

@Donut.Pon4ik

Жыл бұрын

@@whothennow24 Gorlami😅

@T_B1

Жыл бұрын

@@whothennow24 BRAD FRESH COFFEE BEANS "Perfetto

Of all of them out there, this is far and away the best take on the fundamentals of a good brew. Thanks!

This completely changed my results, I was doing it very wrong for years and now I can make a perfect cup without the bitterness!

I loved this series!! I'm Cuban, and the Moka Pot is the traditional way we make our coffee! We call the Moka a 'Colador' :) Fun way to experience the classic "colada": In a seperate cup, put like 5/6 tablespoons of white sugar, and when the first few drips come out from the Colador, pour into the sugar cup and whisk away with a fork! You're looking to develop the sugar into a creamy/foamy texture with a light brown color. When the rest of the coffee is done, you pour it into the cup of foam, and serve your "shots" out of that cup!

@RamtheCowy

2 жыл бұрын

that sounds delicious!

@bankruptcybarrel

2 жыл бұрын

@@RamtheCowy It is! I asked around for the term and it's called "Espuma" or like google says 'culinary foam' so you're essentially using the sugar mixture to make the shot appear as if it has milk in it and give it that frothy, creamy texture.

@AlanMeksikanac

2 жыл бұрын

Really nice tip! I'll try that. Hello from Mexico

@writerboz

2 жыл бұрын

I'd hear somewhere that Cubans also put the sugar directly in the pot with the coffee grounds, maybe using brown sugar? Was someone playing a prank on me or is this actually done in Cuba too?

@bankruptcybarrel

2 жыл бұрын

@@writerboz I personally haven't heard that done before, and we usually stick to white sugar from my experience. The only time I've put brown sugar in coffee funny enough is recent due to my Puerto Rican husband lmao The only thing I can think close to this is when you're done mixing the espuma, the finished coffee is poured on top of it. I won't knock the thought process though given the state of Cuba- it might be easier to mix all that together because rationing in general is a huge dilemma there, and to make the espuma you need a decent amount of sugar- to people in areas better off, it may not be a lot, but it's a heck of a lot in Cuba.

Always let it sputter. Now I understand why my coffee was always bitter 😢. Thanks for sharing your experience.

@jimattrill8933

Жыл бұрын

We obviously like bitter coffee! Ours of any size always splutter and we have 5 different size pots!

@Zentabes

Жыл бұрын

Same, now it makes sense!

I absolutely love watching coffee nerds at work. You speak with so much passion and love in your voice! While i won't exactly be using all of those tips (I am not exactly a "pro" coffee drinker, i don't really feel much of a difference anyway, as i was raised drinking burnt, overextracted coffee my whole life), it did help me out a little bit. Thanks!

I’ve been making a coffee in the same Alessi 9090 moka pot for the best part of 35 years, then I came across this video and now I realise I’ve been enjoying burnt coffee for all those years. Just after one test the difference in flavour and texture is incredible.

I was using my Bialetti “incorrectly” for YEARS, burnt/bitter coffee from leaving it on the heat until the boiler was empty. Definitely going to try adding a paper filter to see how I like it.

@sjoerdvisser76

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, add the filter and avoid the 'angry-sputtery phase'. Your brew will improve (well, mine did anyway). Enjoy!

@rafaspam

2 жыл бұрын

wow how was that? probably cleaner and sweeter cup of coffee

@sjoerdvisser76

2 жыл бұрын

@@rafaspam Exactly, less bitter and sweeter.

@jeongwoohyeon9464

2 жыл бұрын

Another great option is to consider a different filter. I have changed my filter in 3 cup version and it significantly improved the extraction. The filter is made by E&B labs from Italy. It's called competition filter for Moka pot. I love it.

@soshio_

2 жыл бұрын

sameee! i've been making burnt coffee with moka pot for 2 years now. tried the techniques in this video, now my coffee is so smooth i'm not used to it, lol

I once accidentally ground my coffee beans "too coarsely", but then noticed that the coffee tasted so much better to me. Since then I always use a grinding degree of 5.5 from 1 to 8.for my simple dark espresso blend. Many guests also tell me that they have never had a better coffee from a bialetti. 🤷‍♂

@jojoanggono3229

10 ай бұрын

I think the coarse grind actually prevents it from being over-extracted, so you get a smoother cup and less bitter taste.

Purchased my first Moka pot yesterday and followed these recommendations while making my first brew. Very happy with the results! Thanks very much!

Thank you James!!!! I've owned the Moka pot for like 10 years and I've been drinking burnt coffee for 10 years! Today, after 5 practice pots, 3-4 youtube videos and a few hours of frustration, I finally managed a high quality Barista, coffee-shop standard latte at home!! If you're on an electric stove, preheat the stove like James said (I put 5 out 9 - the highest setting) and do the temperature surfing technique while watching the flow rate like a hawk! Who would've known brewing a nice cup of coffee can be so difficult!!

Good information. There's a bit more here than I could absorb, but applying just two elements of the technique (pre-boil the water, and don't let the pot splutter) produced big improvement in the taste of the coffee. I appreciate the advice!

@larryblagoon8467

Жыл бұрын

Low heat too.

@guidietrich

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha same here

@Mr57ride

Жыл бұрын

bialetti says on their site to use room temp water

Just tried a dark roast, which under normal conditions, tasted bitter. The coffee I just had, trying it the way you explained, was absolutely fabulous with rich flavours of plum and chocolate 🍫🤗 Thank you, I have never had it explained to me how to use one properly before and now I will have another one 🤗

@stingg66

Жыл бұрын

what was the ration exactly that u used?

Just bought a Moka for the first time, always heard great things and have had it on my list for a long time. Used the techniques and topics explored in this series to understand my new device and, this morning, I brewed a truly divine batch of coffee for myself and my partner. Thank you for your unparalleled insight, James!

I bought a one cup version at the thrift store today for $6.00 and made a beautiful cup of coffee as per your technique. I worked perfectly on the small simmer burner on my gas stove. No sputtering....just a perfect slow flow from beginning to end.

@souadghazal2533

Жыл бұрын

I think you paid too much for it ! I've bought so many different ones at different thrift stores for much cheaper!

@miciah3676

7 ай бұрын

​@souadghazal2533 Thrift store prices vary wildly by region, unfortunately. That sounds about right for my area.

@1maybeline

3 ай бұрын

Just make sure it's made of Stanley Steel and NOT aluminum. Aluminum seeps out little by little and with time could cause sickness

The idea of using low heat was a complete game changer! I've breen brewing with James' old technique for a long time, but once I started to use low heat instead of maximum the coffee started to taste much better. Thank you!

Just been given a 1 cup moka pot for my birthday this week. It's tiny, and more adorable than a week old kitten. Already cutting aeropress filters to size. The tip about taking it off the heat as soon as coffee start to come through is super helpful. Going to have fun perfecting my morning shot. Thank you.

@MD-th6lj

Жыл бұрын

Oxo cold brew filters fit perfect

@AndyGait

Жыл бұрын

@@MD-th6lj Cheers for that. 👍

@reubenk1615

Жыл бұрын

Cuter than a kitten? Are you looking for a fight my good sir?

@AndyGait

Жыл бұрын

@@reubenk1615 Let me have a coffee or two first.

@yapchenpo95

Жыл бұрын

Hi, how is the moka vs aero press?

I watched this yesterday and went on to try it. Results have been amazing, even without an AP filter. I shall order some today. I was one of those people who thought that cleaning the top chamber wasn't necessary but now I have to find out the best method for cleaning it. Thank you James for a great video..

So glad to have found this channel. As it turns out I started adding boiling water to Moka pot out of laziness for having to wait it for it to boil. So many times have been distracted and walked away to have it boil dry, or even boil over to put out gas. Changed ways now and impressed by improvement in quality of the pour.

Reached a phase where I had to start from scratch w my moka bc nothing (except a professional made Americano) tasted good. Thank you!!! Success!!! The whole method about starting w hot water, monitoring the heat has changed all. Also did a major moka cleanup. The most delicious stovetop espresso in years, clean, full bodied, not edgey. Pure yum. Thank you!

My family is Cuban and we used the thin cylindrical style moka pots for most of my childhood. I've always just been used to the bitterness but I'm excited to try these steps to see if I can get something less bitter and a bit more extracted

Awesome tips!!! The brew I’m getting is much less bitter and very clean now. Current circumstances forced me to use a moka pot for my brews and after making the the recommended adjustments I’m in love!

Just saw this video last night & tried it this morning. Thank you 🙏🏾

I've owned my (Bialetti) moka pot for over 10 years and I thought I was able to extract some pretty ok coffee from it. But with this video I understand it so much better and I feel I can start tweaking my brew even more. Thanks a lot!

I switched over to stating the brew with hot water a few years ago, when you first mentioned it. It does make for a richer, sweeter and less bitter brew

Your tips on how the control the heat are the first actual useful advice I've found! I have an induction stove and have been struggling and tossing out cup after cup of bitterness. I tried using a frying pan and whoa! So much more control! Just got a much improved cup. Still not perfect but much better. I'll keep working on it. Thank you!

Wow. Amazing tutorial on a Moka pot. I came across a Moka pot 25 years ago and had no idea there was a technique to gaining a flavorful cup of coffee from Moka pot. Now I know! The sputtering at the end of the brew was not something I avoided but didn't know any better. Thank you.

What a difference! I boiled my water, left the lid open and pulled it off the hob just as it started to sputter. Result? The best moka pot coffee I've ever made. I could enjoy some filter papers but I had almost no sludge as I ground it slightly more than I do for pourover but less than for espresso. THANKS.

This was GOLDEN! I got the smallest Moka pot as a gift from my parents 3 years ago and still haven’t managed to learn how to use it! Will try out your tips today 💛

@clairer342

2 жыл бұрын

Do it! It’s such a fun little ritual, and these tips made my good espresso go to awesome 👍

Wow, talk about “Your doing it all wrong”, having been using Moka pots for over 50 years, (I don’t drink tea, or alcohol and I hate normal water, I only drink coffee) I followed your instructions to the letter, lid up and watching intently as the nectar slowly and quietly flowed into the top chamber, then poured into a pre-heated mug, nectar from the Gods, best mug of coffee I’ve had in years, thank you James for sharing, definitely worth a sub. 👍😃

Well done James! I was in the coffee business for many years dealing with high end ( Q rated 93 zone ) coffees. I got to say that I learned something here that I'm excited to try. This old dog learned a next trick. Thanks and all the best

You did it! You rescued my coffee! Thank you so much. I’ve used moka pot for years, always bitter. I just brewed my fist cup of smooth Moka Pot coffee thanks to you

This series has been wonderful! You've inspired me to break out my moka pot after more than a year of brewing with only the Aeropress. Thanks to you, I brewed my best moka pot coffee ever this morning! Boiling water, low heat, and the right grind size led to a nice even cup with almost no unpleasant bitterness. Bravo!

@daZache04

2 жыл бұрын

Same! So good 😊

@katerankin7134

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been stuck to my Aeropress for years but I’m gonna dust off one of my 3 moka pots tomorrow. Exciting moments in a troubled world! Thank you 🙏

Thank you , I received a Moka from a relative to use while camping and it’s probably the best coffee I’ve had so far ! Your detailed content makes it even better ❣️

Worked amazing for me, the difference is huge. I have the small pot. Thanks for this. Keep smiling. ✌️👍

This was really helpful. I always used to start with high heat, I thought that's making my brewing faster. Now I'm using your technique of starting with low flame. The results are pretty great I'm getting more coffee as well as better taste.

There's not much more rewarding than that first bit of coffee spilling out of the stem, I get so upset if I walk away and miss it lol

So much effort put in so we can all follow and enjoy the best cup of moka pot coffee - thank you James! 🎉

Thank you James. This video is excellent. Currently waiting for filter papers to arrive but tried the other things you mentioned and is by far the tastiest coffee I have made with the moka pot! Thanks again

Never used a Moka pot before but since I was tired of paying the high price to get a good latte I thought I would give it a try. I was fortunate enough to find your video before I started making my own brew and have to say that my home brewed latte was every bit as good as the ones I had to go out to enjoy. Thanks for your simple but educational instructions.

James, This has been a game changer! I always though the sputtering phase was a necessary part of the Moka Pot experience. I started applying your techniques (starting with the pre-boil) and have seen consistent and repeatable brews that are easier and way more flavorful! I also really appreciate the way you deliver your content that is very informative and dense with information. Thanks!

David from 🇨🇦. Followed your directions and for the first time in years, since having a Moka pot, I tasted the smoothest coffee ever, albeit a smaller cup in volume. Thank you so much for your help and from now on I will be really enjoying my coffee!!!

Great Video, Thanks so much, I have had this pot sitting in my pantry since I found it in my Dads kitchen Cabinet when he passed in 2015. I had never ever seen him use it. Today I was looking at it and had no clue how to use it.

Our espresso machine broke so decided to try the moka pot my parents gifted us and has sat in the cupboard since, used this video as a tutorial on how to use it as I had no clue and this is genuinely the best coffee I've ever made at home. Thank you so much!

This might just change the way I brew! I've been making my coffee in a 1-serving percolator and I just bought a 3-servings percolator in Italy. I actually never thought about putting boiling water in the reservoir, but I will do from now on! Thanks a lot James!

I have been using the moka pot for several months now. It does take a little while to perfect and needs your attention to avoid it producing a bitter cup of coffee, but once mastered, forever loved!

As a new convert to the coffee brewing world I have found James’ videos very enlightening. I started with an Aeropress and have now added a Moka pot to my arsenal. I am really enjoying the whole process and improving my coffee with every brew, can’t wait to try the tips from this video.

@gideonMorrison

2 жыл бұрын

How do those two compare taste wise?

It's amazing that such a relatively simple device has so many variables that can lead to a great tasting cup of coffee to one that is very bitter and difficult to enjoy. I think timing is quite a crucial element with a Moka pot. I have always found that once I add boiling water to the water chamber (especially if the Moka pot is cold) that the water cools down a little bit. So before I add the basket I tend to put the water chamber onto the stove for a few minutes to maintain a good temperature. As soon as I start to see little small bubbles in the water chamber the water is likely hot enough ready to add the basket and get everything tightened down. Then I reduce the stove heat essentially you want a steady but slow stream. For the basket I tend to use a metal prong to get rid of any clumps (a dry basket is crucial here if you've just washed the basket make sure the piece is completely dry before adding coffee otherwise you risk clumps before even beginning to brew). Heat is also very important too hot and it will brew too quick and lead to bitterness, too cold and you'll be heating up the coffee in the basket for no reason which can also lead to bitterness and LONGER wait times (important for the first cup of a morning).

This video was my baseline in learning how to use my moka pot. James really did touch all the right notes and covered all the proper bases in brewing with this method - i've made adjustments of my own it really would have taken longer had I just have to figure things out "in the dark"

Stumbled across this video by accident, but had recently invested in a Mokka Pot. I was literally using water from cold and brewing it until all the liquid had finished. Had my first drink today with your method and it is so much less bitter, makes a beautiful cup..now I have to invest in the aeropress filters because a little coffee ground makes its way into the cup, thank you for the awesome video

I’ve truly benefited from this. Having learned how to brew my Moka pot in Italy, I thought I knew the deal. I was doing it so wrong! This experience leaves such a better cup and I’ve enjoyed my Moka so much more. Thanks so much!!

This is almost exactly how I brew my moka pot. I tend to stop the brew a bit earlier though, and use a wet rag to stop the brewing before any sputters at all. I have had the sweetest, richest, most delicious-tasting cups with a moka pot, and also the most bitter, harsh cups as well. It is such a fun device, and has lots of variables to play with. I like the discussion about the roasts though. When I was using moka as my daily driver, I found that every new bag of beans I got would need to be dialed in a bit (with regard to heat, flow rate / time, when to stop). It makes a bit more sense hearing you talk about the roast level and grind and water amount.

@jonathanchia9167

2 жыл бұрын

so a medium-dark roast will require less water according to james? it will reduce the bitterness that comes with it. and makes it thicker i presume?

Thanks James, this advice has been extemely helpful and improved the quality of my brew no end. Previously I always had a problem with bitterness but now I'm pleased to say that's no longer an issue.

Thank you very much for this video, James!! I'm totally new to the world of Moka Pot brewing and this is so helpful and comprehensive!!

This was incredibly helpful! Bc it turned out so well even a decaf (for an evening cup of coffee) was tasty and the process of brewing w/ my neglected Moka pot, was rewarding

I just tried using my potbelly stove, same as if I was using an electric hob, and moved the pot to the edge when it started flowing. Wonderful coffee, not too bitter nor underextracted, no sputtering. The fact that I didnt need to rush over to close its lid is even better than the coffee. Normally it'd leave half of the water in the lower part. I checked, the bottom is almost dry. We all knew that Potbelly stoves are perfect for Turkish coffee but honestly, I won't be using gas for moka pot ever again (at least during winter)

I;ve just gone back to my Moka pot after not using it for many year. followed your tips (no filter papers) the result is sweeter and cleaner. Great

Stopping the mocha pot before the sputtering phase definitely makes the coffee less bitter. Thank you. Great tutorial.

I only recently began brewing coffee at home after I was given 3 different sized moka pots as a present, and have since always struggled with reducing the bitterness. I didn't really know if I just needed a lighter roast or if I was doing something wrong during the brewing process, and this video has given me a lot of different, small changes I can make one by one to figure out what creates the best result for my taste buds, so thank you very much! This has been super helpful and insightful :)

@DayKlight

Жыл бұрын

i tested this out, and i got my coffee less bitter with cold water in the pot and setting my electro stove to 7 out of 9, it is a slower cooking process but tasted way better than with hot or nearly boiling water.

@ruthanna4713

Жыл бұрын

Can you send me one of them? I just blew up mine, forgot to turn off the gas. Otherwise, these tricks really have helped getting my coffee to taste like real coffee and not just burnt out tarr 👌

I was always frustrated with coffee. I thought that I just need a really expensive espresso machine to make good tasting coffee, but through your videos I learned how much there actually is to a Moka Pot. It's so much fun to change the way I brew a little from time to time and see how the coffee can shift a tiny bit in taste. I never thought that I can control so much flavor and bitterness with such a simple stove top brewer. I love your videos, great work!

Thank you so much for this! I've been misusing my Moka pot for years. This morning's coffee was hands-down the best I've ever made.

I have had my Moka pot for a while and always use the same coffee Lavazza Rossa . I followed your technique and have to admit I've never had such a great cup of coffee out of it before , good strength of flavour yet so smooth . Thankyou .

I used this method for my first ever Moka pot experience. Extracted exactly two thirds and result was great! Thank you!

This was a FANTASTIC Video. We are new to using the Moka Pot and I have been experimenting using some different techniques. The explanation here about the impact of heat and water and the point of sputtering were all EXCELLENT fundamental knowledge. Can't wait to try out some of what I just learned. Thank You!

The dark roast and filter tip has really helped with getting the right extraction. Thank you!

I followed your instructions and had THE best cup of coffee I can remember. At first I was sure it would be way too strong, like my Grandma used to make, but it was so rich, and smooth, and full of flavor. I didn't even use any cream and sugar. Thank you for posting.

This method is golden!! My god the coffee came out so good. I extracted exactly 2/3rd of the water. The taste of the coffee was so different compared to my previous all in all out technique. Thank you so much, James

Tried technique this morning. Used very small (6" diameter) cast iron skillet as diffuser on electric stovetop. Worked well.

Finally! I trudged through KZread trying to find out how to use this gadget I bought a year ago. I just brewed my first real coffee in my pot following your instructions and it turned out great. I’m surprised that I realize I need a bigger pot because I basically made a single size serving in my small one and I would love to have another without going through the entire process. Thank you so much.

Years of frustration about my Americano have come to an end! I tried it the way you explain it and my Americano suddenly tastes SO delicious! I LOVE IT!!

incredible! I sticked with brewing at lowest possible temperature and stopping the brew when it‘s not anymore liquid but bubbles coming out in the chamber. The difference in taste is impressive, thank you very very much for these great tips!

Hey James. This is fantastic. My moka pot is a ridiculously high ratio of water to coffee - around 16:1 instead of 10:1. So I weighed the water and the coffee tastes amazing! Top extra tip inspired by your 'stop swirling your espresso' episode - stir the brewed coffee in the moka pot before pouring. Thanks so much!

Thanks for making this video, really thorough on explaining the brewing process. I was doing it wrong but the important thing to me is now I understand why

Thank You Sir for your work. I have managed to make the best ever Moka I have ever made, with your tips. You are a great help for us coffee drinkers.

I have been doing it all wrong this whole time... but I liked my coffee so far, so I guess I will absolutely love it from now on. Thanks James! You have made my mornings significantly better!