[Authentic Espresso at Home] An Italian Household Essential! The Charms and Usage of a Moka Pot
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This is the Gokujo Cabinashi Coffee (Premium Mold-Free Coffee) office.
We’ve introduced various coffee brewing tools, and the last one we'd like to present is the Moka pot, a traditional Italian tool often said to be found in every household.
It's an excellent device for easily enjoying authentic espresso at home.
No need for expensive commercial machines! Why the Moka pot is popular
Authentic espresso is typically extracted using commercial machines that apply a high pressure of 9 atmospheres, but these machines cost anywhere from several hundred thousand to over a million yen. They are not something that can be easily purchased for home use.
However, with a Moka pot, you can easily enjoy espresso by simply heating it on a stove or induction cooktop.
Moka Pot Brewing Principle and How to Use It
Using a Moka pot is very simple.
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Add water: Fill the lower boiler part, which is divided into two layers, with water.
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Set the beans: Fill the filter basket above it with finely ground (espresso-grade) coffee beans.
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Heat: Place the upper server part and heat it on the stove.
When heated, the Moka pot builds up approximately 1 atmosphere of pressure inside, causing the hot water to pass through the coffee grounds. With a "poko-poko" sound, strong espresso is extracted into the upper server part.
*Unlike commercial machines, there is almost no "crema" (foam) that floats on the surface, but a rich and flavorful espresso is produced.
More than just drinking! Ways to enjoy espresso
The espresso extracted with a Moka pot is concentrated in flavor, so it can be enjoyed in various ways beyond just drinking it.
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Enjoy it as is: Add sugar and savor the rich flavor in Italian style.
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Caffè Latte / Cappuccino: Mix with milk to easily make cafe drinks at home.
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Affogato: Pour over vanilla ice cream for a rewarding dessert.
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Tiramisu: Soak biscuits or sponge cake to create the base for authentic tiramisu.
Enjoy "Premium Mold-Free Coffee" espresso at home
Our Premium Mold-Free Coffee features the clear taste of Arabica beans. By extracting it with a Moka pot, you can maximize the inherent aroma of the beans and enjoy a rich, clean espresso free of unpleasant flavors.
Why not start a true espresso habit with a Moka pot?
