If you're concerned about any burnt flavors in the resulting brew, you can pre-boil your water in a kettle before pouring into that bottom chamber. This preheating step decreases the time that the coffee grounds are in contact with the hot water, so can help prevent any burnt flavors. NOTE: If you try this, watch your hands, because the pot gets HOT.
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The moka pot can make a concentrated beverage or a regular-strength cup of coffee. For this recipe, we're opting for the latter. COFFEE: 21 - 23 grams coffee (about 2.5 - 3 tablespoons) WATER: 345 ml (10oz)
TIP 01 / FILTERED WATER
Did you know that coffee is 98% water? The quality of the water you use to brew your coffee directly affects the taste in your cup! Just running your tap water through a filter like Brita or Pur will affect the taste of your coffee for the better.
TIP 02 / TRY A BURR GRINDER
Coffee tastes best when ground right before you brew, and burr grinders give you a much more even grind size. When they're very different, the water gets less from the big pieces (giving you sour flavors), and too much from the smaller pieces (bitter flavors). Watch this to learn more!
TIP 03 / USE A SCALE
Depending on varietal and where in the world they're grown, beans weigh different amounts, and they're also different sizes. Scooping to measure your coffee recipe becomes less and less reliable. The answer? Weigh your coffee on a gram scale to make sure you have the right recipe.