Coffee from a Moka pot

[WOXOF]

I was recently turned on to the Moka pot by MrJerry. Wow does this brew some good coffee! I've been using it with the Killer Beans Electric Chair Espresso to make a pretty good cup of espresso (close enough, minus the crema). The last few days I've been using it to make an americano. I can't beleive how smooth the taste is. I don't know if I'll be using my drip machine anytime soon. Even my wife has been enjoying the americanos without flooding them with creme and sugar.

Anyone elso on here use a Moka pot? If so, do you have any tips or recipes?

[Newfie]

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.

[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.