Mocha pot

Making coffee with a moka pot remains one of the most popular methods for brewing a strong cup of coffee. The small moka pot, also known as a screw-top pot, espresso pot, or espresso maker, originated from the traditional Italian brand Bialetti. We'll explain what you should look for when buying a moka pot or looking for the right coffee for it.

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Mocha pot from Süssmund Kaffee

Buying the right coffee

If you don't have a portafilter or fully automatic coffee machine, a moka pot is a must-have in your home. You'll achieve the best taste with Bialetti's latest Brikka model. However, you can also use any other moka pot.

Not only the pot is crucial for the result; the coffee and its grind are particularly important. Tastes vary, but we recommend coffees from our Balanced & Sweet category for this preparation method. These medium-roasted coffees score highly with maximum sweetness. Neither acidity nor roasted aroma dominates.

Our Dolce Cerrado from Brazil, in particular, tastes excellent from the Brikka. Rich nutty aromas and a chocolatey finish make this coffee particularly delicious. This directly traded coffee is exceptional both in terms of taste and ethics.

In addition to choosing the right coffee, the grind is particularly important. Ideally, you should grind your coffee fresh, just before brewing. A hand grinder or electric coffee grinder allows you to optimally adjust the grind to the brewing method in the moka pot.

When purchasing a coffee grinder, make sure it has a conical or disc grinder, not a blade grinder. These would hex the coffee beans rather than grind them. This would result in particularly uneven coffee particles and therefore a significantly uneven extraction.

Coffee enjoyment with passion in 1933

The principle of the moka pot was developed by Alfonso Bialetti in 1933. Although the company, based near Brescia, is fighting the trend toward coffee capsules, it is asserting itself through its unique design and innovative new models. The pot has become an icon of Italian coffee tradition, making coffee preparation a fixed ritual for several generations.

While other home brewing methods were limited to filter coffee, the moka pot produces a short, espresso-like brew. Due to the smaller amount of water and finer grind, the Bialetti has become the epitome of strong coffee for many. However, compared to filter coffee, this is due to the brewing ratio, not the caffeine content.

Although it's now showing its age, the traditional Italian company has managed to create a true improvement over the traditional moka pot with the Brikka model. This model features a new pressure valve, which creates slightly more pressure and improves extraction.
Coffees brewed in a Brikka machine have more body, taste sweeter, aren't burnt, and produce a thin, albeit unstable, crema. This means nothing stands in the way of enjoying coffee at home—provided you use the right coffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the moka pot work?

The moka pot works according to a simple principle that allows you to prepare a rich mocha with little effort. The water in the lower part of the pot heats up and begins to steam. The hotter the water becomes, the more steam is generated, creating a vacuum. The hot steam "displaces" the water and pushes it upwards through the metal sieve. The coffee ground in the metal sieve is extracted and pushed further into the upper part of the moka pot. Your fresh mocha from the screw-top pot is ready. You'll find detailed instructions for proper preparation in our Brew Guides.

Can you make espresso with a moka pot?

No, that's why the terms espresso pot or espresso maker are misleading. Making an espresso requires, among other things, 8-9 bar of pressure, whereas a moka pot produces only a low pressure of 1-2 bar, depending on the model. In principle, a moka pot is therefore more similar to filter coffee than espresso. Due to the brewing ratio (coffee to water), the short, strong coffee tastes more like espresso, albeit without the crema. However, a moka pot is perfect as a base for a cappuccino or latte macchiato.

Does the taste differ depending on the moka pot?

Yes, because every manufacturer shapes and designs its pots differently, uses different materials, and allows for different brewing ratios. For example, Bialetti, with its innovative Brikka model, ensures that not too much water is used to make coffee by creating an opening in the lid. If you fill too much water into the bottom of the moka pot, it will quickly overflow, creating a mess in the kitchen. This prevents diluted extracts, resulting in an espresso-like mocha with 25-30 ml per cup.

What grind size do I need for the moka pot?

The grind is crucial for the flavor, even in a moka pot. The coffee should be ground finer than for filter coffee, but coarser than for espresso. The grind is similar to regular table salt—neither fine nor coarse.