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Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) Pre-infusion is a must This step should be done whenever possible—don't make excuses about your equipment lacking this function. There's always a solution! Of course, manual brewing equipment makes this easiest. Drip and infusion brewing methods allow coffee grounds and water to fully contact, making it easy

Professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat public account: cafe_style).

Always Pre-wet

This step should be done whenever possible—don't make excuses about your equipment not having this function. There's always a way! Of course, manually operated devices make this easiest. Drip and immersion brewers allow coffee grounds and water to fully contact easily, and other tools can achieve this as well.

Pay Attention to Grind Size Matching

Whether a cup of coffee tastes good depends not only on the coffee beans themselves and roasting, but also on brewing, which is the biggest variable and highly subjective. Grinding plays a very important role in brewing, so you must match the grind size properly to avoid under-extraction caused by too-coarse grounds or over-extraction from too-fine grounds.

(For drip brewers like pour-over and drip coffee machines, medium grind is recommended; for immersion devices like French press, medium-coarse is recommended; for pressure-based devices like espresso machines and AeroPress, fine grind is recommended)

Water Temperature Matters

For manually brewed coffee, water temperature is generally recommended between 82-92°C and can be adjusted according to the characteristics of the coffee beans.

Proper Amount and Ratio

Everything needs proper dosage and proportion, and coffee is no exception. Different brewing devices use different coffee-to-water ratios, so pay attention to adjusting according to your equipment. If you're unsure, you can leave me a message for recommendations.

Moka pot coffee is richer and more aromatic than pour-over, while being cheaper and more compact than espresso machines that produce equally rich coffee. With its super attractive appearance, it's truly a value champion among rich coffees and has always been loved by many.

Friends who frequently browse Instagram might notice that many bloggers' photos feature a slightly industrial-looking coffee pot that can complement various home and photography styles—that's the Moka pot!

When discussing Moka pots, we must mention Bialetti. After all, the first Moka pot in history was born in this Italian factory. Since 1919, its aroma has spread worldwide, and it continues to stay at the forefront of fashion, launching many special editions, like the tricolor flag one I have!

Although the Moka pot is named "Mocha," the coffee it brews isn't the common milk-added mocha coffee found in cafes, nor is it espresso—it's a type of rich coffee that belongs exclusively to it.

Due to the high water temperature during brewing, making a delicious cup of coffee requires some careful thought. Let's follow FrontStreet Coffee to unlock some tips!

Brewing Tips

1| Using a three-cup coffee pot as an example, select 20g of medium-light roasted beans and grind them. Note that the grind should be coarser than for espresso. Higher water temperature can reduce acidity, ultimately creating a balanced flavor profile. However, the specifics still depend on the quality of the coffee beans!

2| Evenly distribute the grounds in the filter basket, but absolutely do not tamp down!

3| Add hot water to the bottom chamber, with the water level below the safety valve. General instructions suggest adding cold water directly, but using hot water means the coffee grounds are also heating during the process, which can avoid over-bitter coffee in the final extraction. Be careful when assembling—the bottom chamber is very hot at this point, remember to use heat-resistant gloves!

4| Keep the top chamber clean—don't believe the myths about coffee stains. Residue is one of the causes of poor flavor in the final product. Place the Moka pot on open flame or an induction cooker, starting with high heat approximately the diameter of the pot's bottom. Reduce heat appropriately when extraction begins. When extraction is nearly complete and you can hear the sound of steam and water mixing, remove from heat and rinse the outside of the bottom chamber with cold water to stop extraction!

The brewed coffee might be slightly cloudy at the bottom, which is normal. If you prefer a cleaner taste, you can use circular filter paper. Rich Moka pot coffee is also very versatile when drinking. The most common way is to add water directly to make authentic Americano coffee.

Mixed with iced milk, it becomes a refreshing iced latte:

Froth a thick layer of hot milk foam to make a cappuccino:

You can also pour the coffee directly over vanilla ice cream to create the café's super-popular affogato!

It's also perfect with various pastries!

1| Paired with caramel walnut bread

2| Paired with wheatgrass scones

Even just placed in a corner at home, it's a beautiful sight!