How to use Moka – the italian coffee maker

Italians are great coffee lovers, and not just any coffee but espresso, preferably made with a Moka and of course there is no compromise on quality.

Coffee has to be good and every Italian has his favourite brand. These are the most popular: Kimbo, Passalacqua, Kosè e Lavazza.

Back to the star of this delicious coffee, the Italian coffee maker: the Moka. It can never be missing in the home, even for those who use coffee pods. This is how you can use italian coffee maker, prepare your moka and coffee we’re off.

The italian coffee maker

• Who created Moka? The italian coffee maker, was created in 1933 by Alfonso Bialetti. That is why, the most famous brand bears this name: Bialetti. Over the years it has become world famous with millions of reproductions of examples, representing Made in Italy.
• Why is it named Moka? The origin of the name refers to the port city of Mokha, Yemen, from where ships loaded with coffee beans departed for the West.
• The different formats: there are different Moka sizes depending on the amount of coffee to be prepared. The quantity is expressed in ‘cups’ indicating the number of people who will drink the coffee. Remember: don’t wash the moka with soap, only water.

How to use Moka?

Making coffee with a Moka pot is not difficult; here are the steps to follow:

1. Fill up the bottom chamber of the moka pot with filtered water. The water level should be approximately an inch below the rim.
2. Place the filter basket into the bottom chamber and fill it up with ground coffee (approximately 3 quarters of the way up the basket).
3. Screw the upper chamber onto the moka pot.
4. Place the brewer on top of a hob at a medium heat. 

How do you know when moka is done? When your house smells like coffee! Pour it and enjoy your break.