It doesn’t have a flag nor boundaries: it is coffee. Drink known already since the dawn of time and widespread in Europe from XVII century, it’s so loved to be fundamental part of our gastronomy culture.
I was little when my grandma taught me how to prepare coffee with a moka coffee pot. I will never forget her teachings. Moka is something all Italians have in their houses, sometimes even more than one!
Today, I will try my best to teach you all the steps to make a good coffee with a moka.
The Moka Coffee Pot
Semplicity, first and foremost. Our friends from Pick n Brew swear that Moka is really easy to use and the result is a rich coffee. The classic shape of this machine is an hourglass, but nowadays you can also find it in disparate formats. Design, shapes and colors can vary but the operating principle is always the same: water heats up, the steam pressure pushes it to the top, going through the coffee and it’s ready.
If you have a new coffee pot, first of all remember to wash it with water and baking soda; then make coffee twice ( but don’t drink it!).
The Blend
Picking the right quality is always important. Richer stronger-flavoured coffees, such es Qualità Rossa are ideal for drinking early in the morning and it the first part of the day.
Preparation
My grandma always used to tell me “when you make coffee, never overdo it”.
First thing first, fill the water with coffee up to the edges without overfilling: never press the coffee down into the filter and do not make a hole in it. This would alter the ideal contact time between water and coffee.
Arrange the coffee in the filter delicately tapping the bottom on a flat surface. At this point, you can insert the filter in the boiler chamber.
Talking about water, it is important to use fresh low-mineral content water to prevent the flavor of the coffee aroma being altered. Also, never use hot water to speed up the boiling process.
Another good step to follow- It is better to heat over a low flame so that the temperature rises gradually; the water should reach boiling point slowly.
A now, after you follow these tips, you will hear the classic signal that tells you “Coffee is ready! – Il Caffè è pronto!” Enjoy your cup of coffee!!
Last, but not least, sugar is optional for those who are brave ( definitely not me, I’m love sugar 😀 ) but it’s totally fine to add sugar to the cup depending on your personal taste!
Credit: https://sipcoffeehouse.com/best-espresso-beans/
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