How to Make Coffee in a Stovetop Espresso Machine

The Stovetop Espresso Machine, also known as a Moka pot, is easy to use, fast to clean up, and produces a coffee which tastes very similar to espresso. It consists of three parts: A water chamber, a coffee basket, and a serving chamber. When these three parts are put together on the stovetop, the tight seal creates pressure from the water steam, which then causes the water to rise to the coffee basket and mix with the coffee grounds. The resulting brew is then transported to the serving chamber This produces a brew which is more robust than pour over coffee, but a little bit less robust than an espresso. The best part about this brewing method is the easy cleanup. As a result of the steam pressure, the coffee grounds form into a hard puck in the coffee basket. Just unscrew the machine, knock the coffee basket against the side of a disposal container, and, just rise all three parts with water. Do not use soap, especially if you have an aluminum stovetop espresso machine. Over time, the coffee oils will build up into a layer on the inside of the machine, leading to better tasting coffee.

Ingredients:

Enough water to reach the valve on the water chamber
Enough finely ground coffee to fill the coffee basket

Instructions:

Fill the water chamber with water
Fill the coffee basket with finely ground coffee
Put the coffee chamber inside the water chamber
Screw the serving chamber onto the water chamber with the coffee basket
Place the machine on a stove
Turn on the stove to medium heat
Once the machine becomes quiet, take it off the stove
Pour the brewed coffee into a cup