How to Make a Wonderful Easy Espresso / Coffee in a Stove Top Espresso Maker (aka Moka Pot)
- 1). Unscrew the bottom of the moka pot from the top. There is a filter basket midway between the top and bottom halves. Remove the filter basket and set it to the side.
- 2). Fill the bottom of the pot with fresh water up to the level of the valve (references 2).
- 3). Fill the filter basket with finely ground coffee. Wipe away any grinds from the lip of the filter basket.
- 4). Install the filter basket atop the bottom half of the moka pot.
- 5). Screw the top of the moka pot back onto the bottom half.
- 6). Set the electric or gas burner on a low to medium flame. If using an electric burner, allow the burner fully heat up.
- 7). Place the moka pot atop the burner.
- 8). Allow the coffee to percolate completely to the top. Listen for the coffee to stop bubbling. The process takes approximately 5 minutes from the time the moka pot is placed atop the burner. If the process takes longer, slightly increase the heat of the burner the next time.
