Moka Pot (Cafetiere)
(Recommended ratio of 1:7)
The hexagonal design by Alfonso Bialetti has been the most common ever since its creation in 1933. It is a manual brewing method that is both easy and enjoyable and produces a home-made espresso.
Advantages:
- easy
- convenient
- low-tech and cheap
Disadvantages:
- Does not produce true crema
Preparation steps
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| 1. Ground the Beans on a fine to medium gradient (BLACKCoffee recommends Costa Rica Tarrazu medium roasted beans or Nicaragua Guadalupana) | 2. Fill the lower compartment of the stove top with hot water until it reaches the tiny hole on its side. |
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| 3. Pour 18g of freshly ground coffee into the basket on top of the lower compartment of the stove top. This is available for retail at BLACK Coffee by Cafe Younes | 4. Close the two compartments firmly and allow it to get heated on a stove or sand box. |
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| 5. Wait for few seconds after the coffee moves from the lower to the upper part. | 6. Pour the coffee into a cup and serve. |