Coffee from a Moka pot

[stjohnroe]

I have had several of these pots over the years, but now generally use an esspresso machine whrn I want something nice and strong.

Remember to be carefull, I have managed to cause them to explode in the past.

[Newfie]

snip...but now generally use an esspresso machine whrn I want something nice and strong....snip

May I ask what you use?? I have a Gaggia Classic paired with an MDF grinder.

snip... I have managed to cause them to explode in the past.

Ahhhhhhhh, got a bit rambunctious with the packing, did we???

Messy, isn't it?? (Don't ask me how I know!!)

[WOXOF]

Jeezuz Crow dude!!! Do you sleep???

Yeah, I used a Moka pot for a long time until I got my new Espresso set-up a few months ago. Loved the Moka, but it doesn't compare to a good Espresso.

My favourite was a Cafe con Leche. I'll look it up later and edit this post for you if you don't already have it.

I work the 3rd shift. When I do get to sleep, it's usually during the day. I'll have to give the Cafe con Leche a try. I'm interested in trying some cuban style drinks. It sounds like the Moka will work great for that, plus I can take it camping.

I have had several of these pots over the years, but now generally use an esspresso machine whrn I want something nice and strong.

Remember to be carefull, I have managed to cause them to explode in the past.

I'm working my way up to an espresso machine. I can't afford to spend the $$ right now on a good one. I don't see the point of wasting my money on a cheap unit. How did you manage to blow the moka up?

[Newfie]

snip....I'm working my way up to an espresso machine. I can't afford to spend the $$ right now on a good one. I don't see the point of wasting my money on a cheap unit. How did you manage to blow the moka up?

Smart move!! When it comes to Espresso, cheap means shit. Save until you can afford a "decent" machine and a "good" grinder.

When filling the Moka Pot, you should only fill to the releif valve in the lower section. This thing is designed to release steam, not liquid. You should not pack the grinds in the filter basket tightly as you would in an Espresso machine.

So, that being said, too much water + grinds packed too tightly = kaboom of a bad kind, and trust me, it's bloody messy.

[WOXOF]

My Bialetti has a fill line on the bottom chamber. I read up on them while waiting for mine to come in the mail. I don't tamp the filter basket, I just lightly smooth it out with a spoon.

[Newfie]

My Bialetti has a fill line on the bottom chamber. I read up on them while waiting for mine to come in the mail. I don't tamp the filter basket, I just lightly smooth it out with a spoon.

Bialetti is one of the top names of those pots. I did "tamp" the basket slightly by tapping it on a cutting board lightly to settle the grinds, and refilling 'till just level.

[stjohnroe]

Most of my equipment is Krups, not exeactly top of the line, but it does make damn good coffee.

Yup, when those pots explode there is a damn big mess.

[WOXOF]

Smart move!! When it comes to Espresso, cheap means shit. Save until you can afford a "decent" machine and a "good" grinder.

I have my eye on a La Pavoni Europiccola. I need a good grinder before I spend that kinda dough. The wife's granite countertops have killed the budget for either one right now.

[Newfie]

I have my eye on a La Pavoni Europiccola. I need a good grinder before I spend that kinda dough. The wife's granite countertops have killed the budget for either one right now.

DOOD, you don't jack around. That's a seriously great machine. A friend has a lower La Pavoni model and I dream of having one of those.

Yes, a good grinder is very important. One Barista told me "You can get decent coffee from a mediochre machine and a good grinder, but all you're gonna get out of a top of the line machine paired with a crappy grinder is crap."

If you want plenty of great info on just about anything and everything made that's coffee related, go to www.coffeegeek.com

[WOXOF]

DOOD, you don't jack around. That's a seriously great machine. A friend has a lower La Pavoni model and I dream of having one of those.

Yes, a good grinder is very important. One Barista told me "You can get decent coffee from a mediochre machine and a good grinder, but all you're gonna get out of a top of the line machine paired with a crappy grinder is crap."

If you want plenty of great info on just about anything and everything made that's coffee related, go to www.coffeegeek.com

Oh no not another forum. I can't afford any more internet forums at the moment. After reading up on the La Pavoni, it sounds like it takes some practice to get a good shot of espresso. We'll se, maybe I'll have to start with something more automated.

[drew_goring]

Smart move!! When it comes to Espresso, cheap means shit. Save until you can afford a "decent" machine and a "good" grinder.

When filling the Moka Pot, you should only fill to the releif valve in the lower section. This thing is designed to release steam, not liquid. You should not pack the grinds in the filter basket tightly as you would in an Espresso machine.

So, that being said, too much water + grinds packed too tightly = kaboom of a bad kind, and trust me, it's bloody messy.

What is a decent machine and grinder worth Jim? You got me hooked.

[cinda]

What is a decent machine and grinder worth Jim? You got me hooked.

I know I am not Jim but this is some good info on grinders
http://www.coffeegeek.com/guides/how...ne/getagrinder

[drew_goring]

I know I am not Jim but this is some good info on grinders
http://www.coffeegeek.com/guides/how...ne/getagrinder

Thanks Cinda!