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Stovetop Moka Pot

The Moka pot is a traditional brewing method invented in the 1930s in Italy. It brews coffee by passing boiling water pressurized by steam through ground coffee. It is known for brewing a strong, full-bodied concentrated coffee similar to a
Published August 20, 2021
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Susan Rov
Coffee experts@The Coffee Lab
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equipment

Moka Pot

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1:7

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Moka uses around 2 bars of pressure so it’s technically not an espresso (which uses at least 9 bars of pressure) but it is an easy, accessible brewing method that allows you to brew a coffee similar to espresso without owning an espresso machine. Moka pots come in a variety of sizes, brands, and material compositions, with the most iconic model being Bialetti Moka Express, made in Italy. 

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Susan Rov

A retired barista who turned into a writer. I love discovering coffee flavors and learning more about the magic bean.

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