Bialetti Moka Express Aluminium Stovetop Coffee Maker 130 ml(3 Cup)

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The second thing to consider is how strong you like your coffee. If you like your coffee strong enough to wake you up with a metaphorical punch in the face every morning, you may want a larger Moka pot so that you can drink the strong coffee straight. When it comes to the 10-cup, 12-cup, and 18-cup Moka pots, you’re unlikely to need that much coffee unless you’ve got a large household of coffee drinkers or you’re making coffee for your whole office every morning. It may be the right option if you’re into making batches of iced coffee to keep for a few days at a time.

What’s the final verdict on choosing the right Moka pot? You really do need to go for the smallest size possible that will fit your needs to avoid running into over-extraction issues. That could mean simply getting a 3-cup pot to create single-serving coffee each morning or something like the Bialetti 6-cup Moka pot or Bialetti Moka express 12 cup for more.

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Now, multiply the amount by the number of members that drink coffee. And voila, that’s your desired Moka pot size. The 9-cup, while using more ground coffee, produces a less rich result, so unless it’s drunk as a large, single cup, it isn’t as flavorful and rich when divided up. Frequently Asked Questions Can I Make 3 Cups of Coffee in a 6-cup Moka Pot? Do you really want to waste time in the morning when you could have fast, great coffee using a smaller pot? Sacrificing quality really goes against the entire point of using a Moka pot to get perfectly crafted, high-quality coffee. This is why it’s important to choose the size that will fit your daily needs instead of worrying about the times when you’ll be entertaining guests.

This icon of Italian design first revolutionised the way coffee is prepared at home in 1933. Decades later, Moka Express will still be just as well placed in your kitchen as it is on display in some of the world's most famous art and science museums. Stylish and practical, it makes delicious espresso cups from ground coffee, full or aroma and taste. The 6-cup Moka pot is by far the most popular size for most coffee drinkers. It’s enough to deliver one very strong 12-ounce mug of coffee or a couple of servings to last you throughout your morning. It’s also a great option if you’re making coffee for two every morning. I will advise you to get a Moka pot that is at least a size bigger than you usually consume, except if you wouldn’t mind making it in batches whenever you have visitors around. So what size exactly do you go for, you ask? Well, read on… 1 cup Moka pot:

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Load the filter basket, tap the grinds well into place, and have a slight dome that compresses when screwed on. Of course, the answer isn’t always that simple. Maybe you’re the only one that drinks coffee, but you often have coffee-loving friends over? I strongly suggest starting with these, but there are a few other strategies. You can read about them in the Ultimate Guide To Moka Pot Coffee . 2. So... What’s With The Cold Towel? cup pots make a lot of strong coffee, but the deep and big flavors are waning, and the time it takes to extract means astringency can creep in.