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.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN commenters link it in moka pot threads as a practical guide whose tips, such as starting with hot water, improved their coffee.
“There's a great video with coffee expert James Hoffmann on making coffee in a moka pot”HN comment, 2021
“There's a great video with coffee expert James Hoffmann on making coffee in a moka pot”
Moka pot coffee guide featuring James Hoffmann
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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.
RecommendssamplenoiseNov 2021
“I adopted a few tricks from either [1] or a similar video from James Hoffman”
Tricks that improved the commenter's moka pot coffee
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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
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“I like James Hoffmann's method for this”
Hoffmann's moka pot method
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I like James Hoffmann's method for this, which is surprisingly from a channel that's not his: this video
Cites itmasonhensleyAug 2020
“I use one every day.”
Moka pot brewing tutorial alongside personal tips
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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)
Cites itValentineCJun 2021
“James Hoffmann recommends using hot water in the moka pot”
Hoffmann's hot-water moka pot method
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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.
Cites itValentineCNov 2021
“recommend starting with really hot water at the bottom, so the coffee grinds have less time to heat up.”
Start with hot water so grounds heat less
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James Hoffmann [1] and many others recommend starting with really hot water at the bottom, so the coffee grinds have less time to heat up. [1] this video
