The geyser coffee maker (aka moka) has won the hearts of people around the world with its simplicity, convenience and quality of the finished drink. Thanks to the invention of Signor Alfonso Bialetti, millions of people can make espresso right at home without buying expensive equipment. However, despite the simplicity, each method has its own nuances.
In this article, we will tell you how to brew coffee in a geyser coffee maker. Our instructions will be useful for those who have just bought a brand new moka pot, and for those who already know how to use a geyser coffee maker – for them, we have prepared several very useful tips.
However, before we move on to cooking, we need to pay attention to what we will be cooking.
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What kind of coffee is suitable for a geyser coffee maker
The choice of a specific variety and degree of roasting depends more on your personal preferences, but it is worth remembering that delicious coffee in a geyser coffee maker will only turn out if the coffee itself is:
a) fresh;
b) high-quality;
c) the correct degree of grinding.
The first two points are more or less clear. As for the last one, the best grind for a geyser coffee maker is considered to be medium or slightly finer (slightly finer than sugar). To make your task easier, we have released coffee of the ideal grinding degree for our geyser coffee makers. We have tried to take into account everyone’s tastes and selected blends of different varieties and flavors (including those with reduced caffeine content ) – so that you can try different ones and find your favorite.
We’ve decided on coffee – now let’s figure out how to brew it correctly.
How to Make Coffee in a Geyser Coffee Maker
Before the first use, we recommend brewing coffee in the coffee maker 2-3 times and pouring it out – this will wash away particles of factory dust and grease residue, and in their place a noble coffee film will form, enhancing the taste of the drink.
Step 1
First, unscrew the top part and take out the filter funnel.
Important : hold the body, not the handle.
Step 2
Pour water into the lower reservoir up to the safety valve level.
Some people pour cold water, others advise pouring boiling water straight in, arguing that this way you can save time and avoid bitterness. We advise you to show your creativity and experiment yourself 😉 But be careful when working with boiling water: aluminum heats up quickly – use a potholder when you screw on the coffee maker so as not to burn yourself.
Tip : Use filtered or bottled water (soft is best) – the coffee will taste much better.
Important : the valve should remain above the water – this is necessary so that if the coffee maker overheats, the pressure in the lower reservoir does not exceed the critical level.
Note : If you do not want to brew the full volume of the coffee maker, you can try to reduce the amount of water (approximately to half – less is not worth it ). But, alas, you will not be able to pour more – because of the valve.
Step 3
Generously fill the funnel with ground coffee. Do not tamp the coffee, otherwise the water will not be able to pass into the upper reservoir.
Note : if you do not like strong coffee (and moka pots are designed to make espresso), you can reduce the amount of coffee (also about half).
Step 4
Insert the funnel into the lower reservoir, scrape away any excess coffee from the sides so it doesn’t stick to the seal, and screw the top part firmly into place. Again, hold onto the body.
Step 5
Place the coffee maker on the stove.
A little secret: cook the coffee on low heat – it is better to wait a couple of minutes longer, but get the perfect coffee.
In any case, it is important to remember : the heating surface should correspond in size to the bottom of the coffee maker. If you are cooking on a gas stove, make sure that the fire does not go beyond the bottom.
Step 6
How to understand that the coffee is ready : when you hear a gurgling sound (or snorting – as you like) and see that the coffee has completely come out into the upper reservoir, and liquid foam is no longer coming out of the column, remove the coffee maker from the heat.
Step 7
And now the most important point : in order to fully enjoy the aroma of coffee, we strongly recommend drinking it immediately after you pour it into your cup. Enjoy your coffee!
And we will immediately answer several popular questions:
There is still water in the lower tank – what to do?
Nothing. This is completely normal, and there is no need to add more water at the beginning of brewing – the coffee maker is already designed with the expectation that not all the water will pass through the filter to the top.
Is it possible to brew tea or make cocoa in a geyser coffee maker?
No. A geyser coffee maker is designed exclusively for ground coffee (instant coffee is also excluded), and any other drink can simply ruin the coffee maker. Cocoa powder will clog the filter, and if we are talking about large-leaf tea, then you simply will not get the desired extraction, and the water will most likely gush out from the strong pressure and the lack of a “barrier”.
We hope that now making coffee in a geyser coffee maker will become a simple and easy task for you, and your mornings will be kinder and more interesting!
