Bialetti Moka Express Aluminium Stovetop Coffee Maker 130 ml(3 Cup)

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Made in Italy with an ergonomic handle and a patented safety valve which makes it easy to clean. Available in many sizes and suitable for gas, electric and induction (with the Bialetti induction adapter plate) It has three main parts: a bottom chamber for water, a filter for coffee grounds, and a top chamber where the coffee ends up. When placed on a stovetop (or over a fire for you campers), steam pressure builds in the bottom chamber and propels water up through the coffee grounds, resulting in the bold brew for which moka pots are known.

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It takes only 3 - 6 minutes, depending on the size of the coffeemaker and the intensity of heat, until it’s ready to serve. What Moka pot size do you need? Determining Moka sizes should be based on your needs, habits, and preferences. Read on to find recommendations .

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Fill the bottom chamber with hot water to just below the valve. I learned late in the game that starting with hot water, around 205 degrees, works much better than cold water. Keep in mind that that’s a lot of caffeine. If you insist on drinking big mugs, you might want to go to a 1.5:1 or even 2:1 ratio. For a 2:1 ratio Americano you would need a roughly 80 to 100 ml of coffee from a moka pot. A two or three cup pot would be good for that purpose. Fill the base with water to just below the level of the safety valve. Be careful not to overfill as the air in the space between the water and the coffee filter is what heats and forces the water up through the coffee. If the water tank is overfilled the result is boiled coffee, with a bitter or burnt taste.

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Do you really want to waste time in the morning when you could have fast, great coffee using a smaller pot? Sacrificing quality really goes against the entire point of using a Moka pot to get perfectly crafted, high-quality coffee. This is why it’s important to choose the size that will fit your daily needs instead of worrying about the times when you’ll be entertaining guests. For most people, a double espresso or large mug of pour over coffee is enough to get them through most of the day. That means a 60 ml (1 cup) moka pot would be enough. Put the coffee basket in place and screw on the top section. Place over a medium heat with the lid up. Once the coffee begins to sputter (you'll recognize this immediately), remove the Moka Express from the burner and rinse the bottom chamber under cold water to stop the brewing process.Thanks for taking your time to read our review of the popular Bialetti Moka Express 3 cup coffee maker. Please note that this is a small coffee maker and will make up to 3 espresso shots. If you prefer a mug of coffee, then this will make enough for a strong espresso, and you can then add water to fill up your mug.