You must use coffee that’s specifically roasted for making espresso and is a medium grind Standard American/northern european drip coffee (even “espresso blends”) won’t work because they are not ground to the proper consistency and contain too many bitter oils. How do you make espresso with a stovetop espresso maker? Prepare Your Moka Coffee Maker. … Read more
Despite being marketed as “stovetop espresso machines”, moka pots don’t actually brew true espresso Read: What Exactly Is Espresso? Yes, moka pots brew coffee using some intense pressure, but only 1-2 bars. This is more than most people can generate manually but it doesn’t rival that of an espresso machine. Do stovetop espresso makers make … Read more
Despite being marketed as “stovetop espresso machines”, moka pots don’t actually brew true espresso read: What Exactly Is Espresso? Yes, moka pots brew coffee using some intense pressure, but only 1-2 bars. This is more than most people can generate manually but it doesn’t rival that of an espresso machine. Is Moka coffee as strong … Read more