http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html Talk About Coffee is a must visit site for all the coffee lovers out there :)) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:12:00 -0500 hourly 1 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3478 Lisa Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:46:56 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3478 I LOVE my Bialetti 6 cup moka pot. Dreamy, really. I am mystified by one little thing. Everyone once and a while the pressure valve blows, SCREAMS rather and I can't figure out what I have done wrong. Thoughts? Tips? I LOVE my Bialetti 6 cup moka pot. Dreamy, really. I am mystified by one little thing. Everyone once and a while the pressure valve blows, SCREAMS rather and I can’t figure out what I have done wrong. Thoughts? Tips?

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3446 Dori Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:35:39 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3446 I just got an aluminum Bialetti moka pot. I fell in love with the coffee in Italy while traveling there and tried for months to recreate that coffee. I finally realized that i needed to learn to make it like they do. I have made two batches, the first being too bitter and the second better. I did throw out the first brewed batch as directed. I am using Lavazza Creme E Gusto coffee, which indicated was ground for a moka pot. I am still practicing, but have a few questions for you experienced users. I have a flat top ceramic stove and would love some advice, if anyone has it, about things that may need to be done differently on this type of stove. I put the pot on medium heat but it takes at least 10 minutes to brew. Any info out there on using the traditional equipment on new appliances? I just got an aluminum Bialetti moka pot. I fell in love with the coffee in Italy while traveling there and tried for months to recreate that coffee. I finally realized that i needed to learn to make it like they do. I have made two batches, the first being too bitter and the second better. I did throw out the first brewed batch as directed. I am using Lavazza Creme E Gusto coffee, which indicated was ground for a moka pot. I am still practicing, but have a few questions for you experienced users. I have a flat top ceramic stove and would love some advice, if anyone has it, about things that may need to be done differently on this type of stove. I put the pot on medium heat but it takes at least 10 minutes to brew. Any info out there on using the traditional equipment on new appliances?

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3444 Lucie Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:01:51 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3444 Has anyone out there any opinions about Alessi stove top coffee makers? There seems to be a distinct lack of any reviews about them, given their price. Any comments gratefully received. Has anyone out there any opinions about Alessi stove top coffee makers? There seems to be a distinct lack of any reviews about them, given their price. Any comments gratefully received.

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3302 Tom Sat, 29 Aug 2009 17:30:45 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3302 No. No.

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3297 Gromit Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:30:21 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3297 I just bought a 3-cup moka pot. Is it possible to make just 1 cup by putting in one third of the amount of coffee in the filter. or does the coffee basket have to be filled to the top? I just bought a 3-cup moka pot. Is it possible to make just 1 cup by putting in one third of the amount of coffee in the filter. or does the coffee basket have to be filled to the top?

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3243 depressed Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:52:11 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3243 hmm, ok thanks, I'm starting to think there was another gasket that hasn't been on there for some time now, I think I'm going to buy a new one anyway... :) hmm, ok thanks, I’m starting to think there was another gasket that hasn’t been on there for some time now, I think I’m going to buy a new one anyway…

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3240 Kate Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:59:33 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3240 Maybe you need a new gasket? It sounds as if the seal between the top and bottom chambers is broken. Maybe you need a new gasket? It sounds as if the seal between the top and bottom chambers is broken.

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3231 depressed Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:47:34 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3231 My stovetop doesn't make bubbling noises any more - there's just lots of steam, the coffee is often bitter or burned tasting and not very much comes out at the top - sometimes less than half of what should come out. The water that's left in the bottom is often coffee - I've taken it apart and washed a few times...always just water, no abrasive anything - should I chuck it out - it's stainless steel with a polycarbonate jug part... My stovetop doesn’t make bubbling noises any more – there’s just lots of steam, the coffee is often bitter or burned tasting and not very much comes out at the top – sometimes less than half of what should come out. The water that’s left in the bottom is often coffee – I’ve taken it apart and washed a few times…always just water, no abrasive anything – should I chuck it out – it’s stainless steel with a polycarbonate jug part…

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3205 Kate Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:22:32 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3205 I didn't see an answer to the question about boiling out the pot by forgetting about it on the stove. I just accomplished the same thing with my venerable Bialetti moka pot by failing to fill the bottom chamber. I have a new gasket and have rinsed out the system with baking powder and salt (works with burned out sauce pans), and then plain water. The first brew is bitter. Do I need a new pot, a new coffee basket, several more brewing cycles, or what? I didn’t see an answer to the question about boiling out the pot by forgetting about it on the stove. I just accomplished the same thing with my venerable Bialetti moka pot by failing to fill the bottom chamber. I have a new gasket and have rinsed out the system with baking powder and salt (works with burned out sauce pans), and then plain water. The first brew is bitter. Do I need a new pot, a new coffee basket, several more brewing cycles, or what?

]]> http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html/comment-page-2#comment-3190 Lucie Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:51:40 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-with-a-stovetop-moka-pot.html#comment-3190 Thanks Lauren. Nice thought about the iced coffee, which I do actually like when I am somewhere hot. Unfortunately, I live in the West of Ireland. Today, as for the last week, it has been raining incessantly and blowing a gale. I have the central heating on. I am, however, thinking of upgrading to a 2-cup Brika, which seems to be the real McCoy, though I would have preferred it in stainless. Thanks Lauren. Nice thought about the iced coffee, which I do actually like when I am somewhere hot. Unfortunately, I live in the West of Ireland. Today, as for the last week, it has been raining incessantly and blowing a gale. I have the central heating on. I am, however, thinking of upgrading to a 2-cup Brika, which seems to be the real McCoy, though I would have preferred it in stainless.

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