A Moka pot is a stovetop coffee maker that uses steam pressure to brew coffee. It consists of three parts: the bottom chamber, which is filled with water, the middle chamber, which holds the ground coffee, and the top chamber, which collects the brewed coffee.
Here's how it works:
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Fill the bottom chamber with cold water up to the safety valve.
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Fill the middle chamber with finely ground coffee. Make sure it's levelled and not packed too tightly, as this can hinder the brewing process.
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Assemble the Moka pot by screwing the top chamber onto the bottom chamber, ensuring it's tightly secured.
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Place the Moka pot on the stovetop and heat it over medium heat.
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As the water in the bottom chamber heats up, it creates steam pressure that forces the water through the ground coffee in the middle chamber.
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The brewed coffee collects in the top chamber. Once you hear a gurgling sound, indicating that all the water has been pushed through the coffee, remove the Moka pot from the heat.
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Pour the coffee into your cup and enjoy!
It's important to note that the Moka pot produces a strong and concentrated brew, similar to espresso. Adjust the amount of coffee and water you use to achieve your desired strength and flavour.
You can use Moka pot espresso to make a barista style cold coffee at home.
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