Moka Pot

Moka coffee lives between espresso and AeroPress: rich, intense, and easy to overcook. Success comes from preventing bitterness at the end of the brew, not chasing espresso-like precision.

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What You’ll Need​​​​

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• Moka Pot

• Freshly roasted coffee

• Burr grinder

• Moka Filter (optional)

 

Grind and Dose​​

 

Grind slightly coarser than espresso.

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Too fine = harsh bitterness and stalled flow.
Too coarse = weak, under-extracted coffee.

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Fill basket slightly over. Tap gently to settle grounds evenly. Use a straight edge to sweep off excess—no pressing. Aim for a smooth, level surface just below rim, no compression.

Water and Temperature

 

Start with hot water in the base. This reduces time on heat and limits thermal stress on the coffee bed.

Fill just below the safety valve and use a towel when handling the hot base.

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Assembly and Heat​​

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Assemble firmly to ensure a good seal.

Brew on low to medium heat.

Keep the lid open if you want to monitor flow. Aim for a calm, steady rise—not aggressive bubbling or sputtering.​​​

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The Brew Window (most important stage)​

 

Once coffee begins flowing, attention matters.

The key moment is the transition:

• Flow is steady and dark → good extraction
• Flow starts to pale/blond or becomes violent → you are now extracting bitterness and “cooking” the puck

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Remove from heat as soon as the flow turns lighter or unstable, feathering the heat down beforehand to soften pressure changes and prevent spluttering.

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This is not about stopping extraction (it’s already happening)—it’s about preventing the coffee from being overheated and burnt by continued pressure and steam.

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Serving

 

Pour immediately once removed from heat.

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Serve:

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• Straight (moka-style espresso)

• With hot milk for roundness

• Lightly frothed milk for a softer cup

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Cleaning

 

Clean equipment is essential—old oils do not improve flavour, they flatten and turn bitter.

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• Rinse after every brew

• Dry completely before storage

• Store loosely assembled (not airtight)

• Keep gasket and filter clean

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Cafe Concetto Moka Disc Upgrade (coming soon!)

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For increased clarity and reduced fines:

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• Remove original filter plate and gasket from upper chamber

• Place the Cafe Concetto Moka Disc into circular recess (flat and centred)

• Replace filter plate and gasket over the disc

• Reassemble and brew as normal

 

​This adds filtration, improving sweetness and smoothness while reducing sediment.​​​