Moka Pot Latte Art (vs. $500 Manual Espresso Maker)  

Thank you for well-balanced opinion which is sensible and to the point I have subscribed.Love and peace. Tim

Nice video!

I came across your Moka Pot espresso video and noticed some inaccuracies. Please, if I may… Pre-heating water has zero benefit in a Moka Pot. Pre-heating doesn't improve flavor whatsoever. And it doesn't reduce preparation time - since heating water in a kettle takes about the same time as it does in the Moka Pot. Not to mention the extra precautions required to avoid a potential burn injury handling a very hot Moka Pot. There is no need to weigh coffee grounds (or water for that matter) in a Moka Pot. Each size Moka Pot is precisely dosed for that size Moka Pot. Simply fill the coffee basket level with the basket rim (also works for beans). And the water just BELOW the safety valve. Simple. Moka Pot grounds should be a little finer than for drip. If unsure I would suggest buying pre-ground Italian coffee such as Illy or Lavazza (most domestic Italian coffee is ground for Moka Pots but not their export varieties which are usually ground for drip). Try to emulate their grind. You'll notice it is quite a bit coarser than an espresso grind. Also, never tamp down Moka Pot coffee in the basket. Using room temperature water, hob heat should set to a medium(ish) flame so the flame does not go past the base of the Moka Pot. The Moka Pot is very forgiving in this regard but some experimentation may be needed. Don't be overly cautious either. A very low heat can ruin your brew. On an electric hob, you should position the Moka Pot so the handle is offset and not over the heating element. Otherwise the handle will get extremely hot and possibly melt. There is no need to dunk the Moka Pot into water or rinse under the tap, risking spillage or contamination. Simply remove the Moka Pot from heat and pour. Other than the Italian government's definition, espresso has no "consensus" or governing body. There is no "consensus" regarding what defines espresso except someone's opinion. Perhaps you define espresso by the presense of crema (rather than by flavor). However, when made correctly, Moka Pot espresso flavor should be nearly indistinguishable from espresso machine espresso - for most people - again, when made correctly. I would highly recommend these Moka Pot espresso videos for a more accurate method of using a Moka Pot, by actual Italians who have spent their entire lives making Moka Pot espresso: Annalisa J. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QbhYNipVYSY.html Italian with Bri ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_HKSe5Zo8tE.html Of course, as is true about all things in life, everyone may make their coffee however pleases them most. But why would anyone want to make life, or coffee, … harder? Best wishes on your coffee journey. .