First of all, have you ever heard of a device called a moka pot?

"Macchinetta" is an appliance that is said to be found in every Italian household, and is a general term for a stovetop espresso machine.

As you can see in the Shin , it is a compact device that allows you to easily drink espresso even at home, where you cannot fit an espresso machine like those found in shops.

Bialetti was the first manufacturer to develop the stovetop espresso machine known as a macchinetta.

Among manufacturers that still make moka pots, the one that is very famous is the "Moka Express," a long-selling product that was created over 80 years ago.

 

The main difference between an espresso machine and a moka pot is whether or not it can produce crema.

The espresso you usually drink in a shop is made using an electric machine, which creates a fine layer of foam called crema.
This changes the texture and how the aroma is trapped, allowing you to enjoy a richer, more aromatic espresso than with a moka pot.
However, they are expensive, costing over 1 million yen, and are difficult to maintain, so they are not widely used in homes.

A direct-fire moka pot is a compact device that is affordable compared to an espresso machine, costing less than 10,000 yen.
It is easy to use at home, but since it cannot produce crema, the taste quality is lower than that of an espresso machine.
However, it is compact and easy to carry anywhere, and it is possible to easily extract authentic espresso.

Let's take a look at how to actually extract coffee using a moka pot.

 

①First, pour water up to the water level line inside the boiler.
② Fill the basket to the brim with coffee grounds.
③After plugging the pot, place the moka pot over low to medium heat.
④After a while, when the water boils, coffee will come out from the chimney (extraction outlet) in the center of the server.
⑤ When large bubbles start to come out of the chimney, it is a signal that the extraction is complete.
Remove the moka pot from the heat and pour the coffee into a cup.

Simply fill the device with powder and heat it up to easily enjoy authentic espresso.

 

 

What did you think?
The finished coffee is delicious when added to milk, and it also goes well with tonic water, so you can create a variety of different drinks.

It's compact, so it's great to take it outside when camping.

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2023.07.30
Hiroto Usukura