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Saturday, July 23, 2005 -----

The Moka Pot


Or, also known as, Stove Top Espresso. This device, while unable to brew true espresso, can produce very, very full-bodied cups of coffee. The results, always seem rich and robust. Moka pots come in many different shapes and sizes. They are made of either aluminum or stainless steel. My personal recommendation would be the purchase of a stainless steel model as it is easier to clean and maintain.

The device contains two halves, a gasket, and a fluted filter basket. Water is poured into the lower half, and coffee of medium coarseness is placed in the metal basket. The basket is then inserted into the lower half. The upward half, containing the gasket and a screen, is screwed to the lower half.

With a medium-high heat, the water boils and forces the un-boiled water up the flute, into the grounds. The extracted coffee is then forced up past the screen, up another flute, and pours out the sides into the upper chamber. The pot can be taken off the heat or the heat minimized when the brewing is almost finished.

If purchasing a new moka pot, plan ahead by purchasing a couple extra replacement gaskets. These brewers may come in shapes that may not resemble the above description but indeed, perform the same.

::  Posted by: Bello Montana Roasters  at 8:39 AM
  

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