The Brew App • Specialty Coffee Guide

Moka Pot (Stovetop Espresso)

Rich, concentrated stovetop extraction using steam expansion to yield intense, full-bodied coffee with velvet crema.

Extraction Ratio
1 : 10
Target Water Temp
203°F (95°C)
Grind Texture
Fine / Medium-Fine

Step-by-Step Extraction Phases

  1. Phase 1: Water Reservoir Fill & Basket Prep (30s) — Fill lower chamber with boiling water to safety valve. Level grounds in funnel without packing tightly.
  2. Phase 2: Stovetop Low Heat Heating (180s) — Place on medium-low heat with lid open. Steam pressure forces water upward through basket.
  3. Phase 3: Crema Sputter & Cold Towel Stop (45s) — When honey-gold stream turns pale and begins sputtering, remove from burner immediately and wrap base in cold wet towel.