Bialetti Moka Express Aluminium Stovetop Coffee Maker (9 Cup),0.55 liters, Silver

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Choose your favourite ground coffee (recommended grinding level: suitable for a moka pot and not too fine!). Generously fill the filter with coffee – do not press it. In Italian, “tazza” means “cup” or “mug.” When talking about moka pots, an Italian invention, “tazza” is used to describe one serving, about 60ml. The term is often abbreviated as “tz” or referred to as “tasses” in French. Which size moka pot should you buy? The creator of the first moka pot in the world Alfonso Bialetti named it as Moka Express. This classical model is the most popular moka pot among coffee lovers around the world until today. The body is made of aluminum, while the knob and handle – of thermoplastic. Brew 420 ml (or 9 small espresso cups) of coffee at a time.

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Moka pots are simple to use and make quality coffee, but they can only make a fixed amount. You shouldn’t overfill or underfill them, so choosing the right size ensures you get the amount of coffee you need. How moka pot size is measured What’s the final verdict on choosing the right Moka pot? You really do need to go for the smallest size possible that will fit your needs to avoid running into over-extraction issues. That could mean simply getting a 3-cup pot to create single-serving coffee each morning or something like the Bialetti 6-cup Moka pot or Bialetti Moka express 12 cup for more. Isn’t a coffee maker just a coffee maker? Anyone who thinks this way has probably never enjoyed a steaming, silky cup that’s been brewed by hand using a Moka pot. Coffee brewed in these little Italian pots actually doesn’t taste like coffee at all.

Our Verdict

If you don’t have access to a measuring jug then the height and diameter of moka pots can help you determine which one you have.

Bialetti Moka Express Aluminium Stovetop Coffee Maker (9 Cup

What you use to create your coffee will have a huge impact on the taste profile that is created. Factors like the types of coffee beans, roast level, grind size, grind quality, and water quality will all impact the flavor and caffeine level that you experience when it’s time to take a sip. Secondly, moka pot is healthy as long as it is consumed in moderation. 4 cups of coffee per day is deemed as fine, however once you venture past this you may start to experience some unwanted side effects of caffeine. Since Bialetti is our recommendation — and the most popular brand — we’ve concentrated our size guide on their products.

The problem with trying to “customize” your serving for less coffee is that you’re going to have an over-extraction problem. This means that coffee taste, texture, and caffeine level are going to be “off.” In 1933, Bialetti created the first moka pot in the world, which became not only the icon of early mornings for Italians, but also became popular all over the world. To prepare coffee with moka pot is extremely simple and fast: in a few minutes the wonderful coffee aroma spreads around the house and we are ready to enjoy the perfect taste of coffee. The other detracting factor that goes along with getting a pot that’s too big for your daily needs is that your heating time is going to be a lot longer than it needs to be when you’re using a larger-than-necessary pot to make your coffee every day. Choose A Size Based On Your Daily Coffee Consumption If you’re looking for something really special — Alessi creates beatufiul moka pots. However, be prepared for a significantly higher cost and more difficulty in sourcing replacement parts. What size moka pot for one person?