Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. - Page 7

MarkinAZ · 01-07-2012, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexAZ

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Navy Exchange...

ApexAZ · 01-08-2012, 01:41 PM

Cool thanks. I got some dark roast Sumatra from our local sprouts market and it brewed up great! So glad I found this thread!

By the way, how is the grinder working out? I almost went with a manual before deciding on the cheap electric cuisinart one. How long does it take to grind enough beans to fill the moka pot?

ApexAZ · 02-01-2012, 06:01 PM

I have to say, the mokapot is awesome. I get great tasting lattes. I have a system where I make a latte with half, then just make an americano with cream for my second cup.

The $3 frothing wand I bought from Ikea works okay, but I may end up getting a manual pump frother. Or maybe even splurge and get an automatic frothing device.

DrDubzz · 07-08-2012, 01:05 AM

I was just given an older bialetti, been trying it out with generally good results, but hadn't read this thread in a couple years. I think I need to back off the heat a bit, pretty sure it's steel

Mister Moo · 07-09-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by RX2010

I was just given an older bialetti, been trying it out with generally good results, but hadn't read this thread in a couple years. I think I need to back off the heat a bit, pretty sure it's steel

Never saw one in steel but, either way, you want to brew at lowest possible heat when the flow commences down the post. Try to stretch it out a good 45-seconds until the coffee dribble goes pale then quickly remove from heat.

Brew on my brothers. Can't believe anyone is still reading this post. Nice!

burninator · 07-15-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Moo

Never saw one in steel but, either way, you want to brew at lowest possible heat when the flow commences down the post. Try to stretch it out a good 45-seconds until the coffee dribble goes pale then quickly remove from heat.

Brew on my brothers. Can't believe anyone is still reading this post. Nice!

Saw the stainless steel Bialetti "Venus" at Brandsmart a few days ago.

emopunker2004 · 07-24-2012, 07:50 PM

Dan, any experience using Pilon in the vacuum packs in a moka pot? Is the grind good enough?

Mister Moo · 07-24-2012, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Dan, any experience using Pilon in the vacuum packs in a moka pot? Is the grind good enough?

I know it can be brewed well but I never had luck with it. A cigarstore guy poured me shot after shot of it down in Ybor CIty one morning and it was quite good.

mosesbotbol · 08-26-2015, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by emopunker2004

Dan, any experience using Pilon in the vacuum packs in a moka pot? Is the grind good enough?

It'll work fine. Like any grind you need to fiddle with how of a tamp if any is needed.

emopunker2004 · 07-24-2012, 10:10 PM

ok. thats what they had at the cuban place i ate at in so fla and it was awesome

Chainsaw13 · 08-25-2015, 07:10 PM

Broke out the Mukka pot today. Ground up some SM's Monkey Blend, filled the top with some heavy cream. Talk about a rich cappuccino.

Snook · 04-30-2020, 03:07 PM

I remember this post when it was on club stogie. I purchased a Bialetti moka pot and was blown away with the results. I’d impress my college roommates with a jolt of moka pot brew. I still have my moka pot and use it from time to time. Thanks for all your wit and wisdom, Dan. You are certainly missed.

sigsauer · 04-30-2020, 08:55 PM

I just found a new in box red-topped Guzzini!
this is gonna be fun*

mosesbotbol · 05-01-2020, 08:57 AM

Here's one you are most unlikely to see outside of Naples, Italy - a Neapolitan coffee pot. Kind of like a Moka but also quite different. Takes a little practice to master.

Snook · 05-02-2020, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Here's one you are most unlikely to see outside of Naples, Italy - a Neapolitan coffee pot. Kind of like a Moka but also quite different. Takes a little practice to master.

What the? Never seen this contraption before. Show us more please!

mosesbotbol · 05-05-2020, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Snook

What the? Never seen this contraption before. Show us more please!

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02-capped-with-coffee-inside

03-ready-assembled-before-brewing

04-how-it-would-heat-on-stove

05-flipped-and-brewing-once-boiling

sigsauer · 05-01-2020, 10:28 PM

I have a couple of questions*
After I put the red top on the stove (electric) how long ballpark until its finished...I read 45 seconds but I interpreted that to mean 45 seconds after boiling starts...is this correct?
If there are seals or gaskets on the red top?
how often should I replace them?
Do you use a tamper and how do you get the dome shaped pattern uniform?
Thank you

Snook · 05-02-2020, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sigsauer

I have a couple of questions*
After I put the red top on the stove (electric) how long ballpark until its finished...I read 45 seconds but I interpreted that to mean 45 seconds after boiling starts...is this correct?
If there are seals or gaskets on the red top?
how often should I replace them?
Do you use a tamper and how do you get the dome shaped pattern uniform?
Thank you

Can you show a pic of the red top you’re talking about? I’m not sure what type it is. I only have experience with bialetti and another stainless steel version. I’ll try to help if you can show a pic.

sigsauer · 05-02-2020, 10:20 AM

I sent a PM with a hyperlink

markem · 05-02-2020, 10:55 AM

This thread caused me to bring out my Bialetti. A very good Americano. Just the right taste of bitter with good notes.

01-08-2012, 01:41 PM	#2
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. Cool thanks. I got some dark roast Sumatra from our local sprouts market and it brewed up great! So glad I found this thread! By the way, how is the grinder working out? I almost went with a manual before deciding on the cheap electric cuisinart one. How long does it take to grind enough beans to fill the moka pot?

02-01-2012, 06:01 PM	#3
ApexAZ Wandering aimlessly Join Date: Oct 2011 First Name: Brian Location: Sonoran Desert Posts: 1,299 Trading: (10)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. I have to say, the mokapot is awesome. I get great tasting lattes. I have a system where I make a latte with half, then just make an americano with cream for my second cup. The $3 frothing wand I bought from Ikea works okay, but I may end up getting a manual pump frother. Or maybe even splurge and get an automatic frothing device.

07-08-2012, 01:05 AM	#4
DrDubzz Formerly RX2010 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: England Posts: 2,203 Trading: (34)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. I was just given an older bialetti, been trying it out with generally good results, but hadn't read this thread in a couple years. I think I need to back off the heat a bit, pretty sure it's steel

07-24-2012, 07:50 PM	#7
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. Dan, any experience using Pilon in the vacuum packs in a moka pot? Is the grind good enough? __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

07-24-2012, 10:10 PM	#10
emopunker2004 Central Fla rollin Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Justin Location: Winter Springs, FL Posts: 6,171 Trading: (46)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. ok. thats what they had at the cuban place i ate at in so fla and it was awesome __________________ Cigar Asylum: Where all are equal, unless you are from CA, then you are more equal.

08-25-2015, 07:10 PM	#11
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,277 Trading: (96)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. Broke out the Mukka pot today. Ground up some SM's Monkey Blend, filled the top with some heavy cream. Talk about a rich cappuccino. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

04-30-2020, 03:07 PM	#12
Snook Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2020 First Name: Leo Location: South Texas Posts: 179 Trading: (3)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. I remember this post when it was on club stogie. I purchased a Bialetti moka pot and was blown away with the results. I’d impress my college roommates with a jolt of moka pot brew. I still have my moka pot and use it from time to time. Thanks for all your wit and wisdom, Dan. You are certainly missed.

04-30-2020, 08:55 PM	#13
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,379 Trading: (63)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. I just found a new in box red-topped Guzzini! this is gonna be fun*

05-01-2020, 08:57 AM	#14
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05-01-2020, 10:28 PM	#17
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,379 Trading: (63)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. I have a couple of questions* After I put the red top on the stove (electric) how long ballpark until its finished...I read 45 seconds but I interpreted that to mean 45 seconds after boiling starts...is this correct? If there are seals or gaskets on the red top? how often should I replace them? Do you use a tamper and how do you get the dome shaped pattern uniform? Thank you

05-02-2020, 10:20 AM	#19
sigsauer Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,379 Trading: (63)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. I sent a PM with a hyperlink

05-02-2020, 10:55 AM	#20
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,667 Trading: (47)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. This thread caused me to bring out my Bialetti. A very good Americano. Just the right taste of bitter with good notes. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx