Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by tupacboy

sorry it probably is calcification..

also there's a slight leak between the top and bottom when it starts to boil.. will a couple drops of mineral oil hurt ok? i think the coffee won't be affected cause mineral oil is tastless...

Any leak is bad, explaining perhaps, why this pot was on ebay.

1. Mukka lower pots are round/large and hard to hold so be sure it's screwed down tightly - I use a rubber "jar opener" pad to get a good grip and a snug fit;
2. make sure threads and gasket are coffee-free before tightening;
3. make sure gasket is clean and pliable - replace a brittle or hardened gasket;
4. sometimes grounds get under a gasket making it impossible to flatten out. Pick it out carefully with a convenient large-animal dental tool and make sure nothing is trapped under it. If it feels rock-hard or brittle enough to crack when bending, replace it.