ChefSteps
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3:36 · 9.3M views · Dec 4, 2015
ChefSteps shows how to make espresso-style coffee in a moka pot, with a bonus latte hack. It is a quick how-to aimed at home brewers.
HN commenters link it in moka pot threads as a practical guide whose tips, such as starting with hot water, improved their coffee.
6 comments from Hacker News
There's a great video with coffee expert James Hoffmann on making coffee in a moka pot: this video However a moka pot generally doesn't make espresso as much as strong coffee. If you want something that makes espresso, check out the 9bar: [LINK] Of course you'll want a good hand grinder for either, but especially espresso. You can't get anything close to espresso with pre-ground or a cheap grinder.
I adopted a few tricks from either [1] or a similar video from James Hoffman’s Youtube channel some time ago (including the foaming milk with a French press one) and it vastly improved my lockdowns. The one useful thing they don’t say is (imo) it’s easier to get it right with a smaller size pot. [1] this video
I like James Hoffmann's method for this, which is surprisingly from a channel that's not his: this video
this video I use one every day. Generally, fresh grounds, prewarm the water before assembly. I also like to wisk in a little sugar in the final cup after pouring out. (Don’t add sugar to the moka pot or it will caramelize/burn)
James Hoffmann recommends using hot water in the moka pot: this video I put mine (stainless steel) on my induction stove for 2, maybe 3 minutes maximum, and I've never encountered burnt coffee.