What You Need to Know About the Moka Pot

What Is a Moka Pot?

A Moka pot is a coffee maker that brews coffee by passing pressurized steam through ground coffee.

It was invented in 1933 by Italian engineer Luigi Di Ponti. The inventor sold the patent for his creation to Alfonso Bialetti, an aluminum vendor.

Over time, the Italian Moka pot spread throughout Southern Europe and became the practical and standard way of making coffee at home. Non-Italian Southern European manufacturers also created new designs inspired by the original Italian model.

How to Make Coffee with a Moka Pot

1. Twist the Moka pot open from the middle.
2. Remove the filter funnel.
3. Fill the bottom chamber with hot water up to the marked line.
4. Place the filter funnel back in and add the ground coffee into it.
5. Screw the bottom chamber back on securely.
6. Place the Moka pot on the stove over low heat.
7. Once you hear a gurgling sound, turn off the heat.
8. You can enjoy it as is or add milk foam on top to suit your preference.

Tips for Using a Moka Pot

Make sure the coffee you purchase is suitable for use with a Moka pot. On our website, you can find this information in the product descriptions for each item.

If you prefer a milder coffee, you can add a bit of hot water to your cup beforehand.

Stainless steel models can be cleaned with detergent, but aluminum ones are more delicate. To avoid any chemical reactions, it’s best to clean them regularly using only hot water.