№ 698 Moka Pot 5:00 1:15.9 James Hoffmann
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Hoffmann Moka Method

James Hoffmann's improved moka pot technique.

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Parameters

Coffee
17 g
Water
270 g
Ratio
1:15.9
Temp
100 °C
Grind
4 medium fine
Total
5:00
Servings
2
Grind · 4/10 · fine-medium
FINE COARSE

Method

5:00 total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Boil water. Fill bottom chamber to just below valve.

    +270g 15s slow
  2. 0:30
    Wait

    Add coffee. Don't tamp. Assemble quickly. Place on lowest heat.

  3. 4:00
    Wait

    Coffee flows slowly. Should look like warm honey.

  4. 5:00
    Done

    When starts sputtering, remove and wrap base in cold towel.

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Notes

Hoffmann's method: boiling water in bottom chamber, fine-medium grind, low heat. Reduces bitter compounds by minimizing heat exposure to the coffee bed.

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