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Traditional Italian moka pot method as recommended by Bialetti. Fill to the line, medium heat.

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Total
4:30
Ratio
1:10
Coffee
15 g
Temp
95 °C

The Classic recipe by Bialetti for the Moka Pot uses 15 g of coffee and 150 g of water (1:10 ratio), at 95°C, with a target brew time of 4:30.

Parameters

15 g
Coffee
150 g
Water
1:10
Ratio
95 °C
Temp
3 fine
Grind
4:30
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 3/10 · fine
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Method

4:30 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Fill bottom chamber with hot water to valve.

    +150g 10s Slow
  2. 0:15
    Wait

    Assemble with coffee in basket. Place on medium heat with lid open.

  3. 3:00
    Wait

    Coffee begins flowing into top chamber. Watch for color change.

  4. 4:30
    Done

    Remove from heat at first sputter. Cool base under cold water.

Notes

Bialetti's standard method: fill the bottom chamber with hot water to the safety valve, fill the basket level without tamping. Medium heat, flame should not exceed the base diameter. Remove immediately when sputtering begins.

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Original source

Recipe by Bialetti, published at bialetti.com.

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