Stovetop Moka Pot Brew Guide
STOVETOP MOKA POT
The Stovetop Moka Pot was first patented in Italy by inventor Luigi De Ponti for Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. Bialetti Industrie continues to produce the same model under the name Moka Express. Moka Pots will produce a more intense brew
YOUR TOOLS
Stovetop Moka Pot Brewer
Grinder
Scales
Your favourite Little Goat espresso roasted coffee
TRADITIONAL BREW RATIOS
| Stovetop Size | Water Measure (ml) | Coffee Weight (gm) |
| 1 Cup (2oz) | 60 | 8 |
| 3 Cup (6.5oz) | 200 | 26 |
| 6 Cup (10oz) | 300 | 40 |
| 9 Cup (18.5oz) | 550 | 72 |
| 12 Cup (25oz) | 775 |
100 |
GRIND
Fine to medium
Grind your beans as fine as table salt
STOVETOP MOKA POT TRADITIONAL BREW METHOD
- Bring a kettle of water to the boil
- Measure and grind enough beans depending on the size of your Moka Pot, using the above brew ratios. This should be enough to fill the filter basket
- Add the heated water to the brewer bottom and fill to just below the pressure valve
- Fill the filter basket with ground coffee, there should be enough to fill basket, do not compress. Brush away any loose grounds on the edge of the filter basket
- Insert the filter basket into the brewer bottom
- Screw the top and bottom of your brewer together. Don’t over-tighten
- Put the brewer on the stove using a moderate heat. Making sure the handle is not subject to heat
- The coffee will begin drawing up the funnel, filling the top brewer section and you will hear a puffing sound. Once the coffee stops flowing into the upper part of your brewer, remove from heat
- Pour and enjoy
SUGGESTED PRODUCTS TO BUY:
Bialetti Moka Express 6 Cup | Bialetti Musa 6 Cup Stovetop | Rhino Hand Grinder | Hario V60 Drip Scale