Moka pot with a paper filter

Laying a round paper filter on top of the coffee basket holds back fine particles and some of the oils. The coffee comes out cleaner and less bitter, while keeping the strength of a moka pot.

Use an AeroPress filter or a moka pot filter cut to size, and wet it first so it sits flat.

Moka pot recipes

Everyday

Start hot, keep the heat low and stop early.

17 g · 1:10 · 4:00 to 5:00

With a paper filter

A round paper filter on top of the coffee for a cleaner cup.

17 g · 1:10 · 4:00 to 5:00

Recipe

The size of your pot sets the amounts, so fill the basket and base to their own lines.

Coffee: 17 g
Water: 170 g
Ratio: 1:10
Water temperature: Start with just-boiled water
Grind: Fine-medium, coarser than espresso
Time: 4:00 to 5:00

What you need

Moka pot
Kettle
Burr grinder
Tea towel or cloth
Stove

Method

1
Boil the kettle and fill the base of the pot with hot water to just below the safety valve.
2
Fill the basket with about 17 g of ground coffee and level it without tamping.
3
Wet a round paper filter and lay it flat on top of the coffee.
4
Using a cloth, as the base will be hot, screw the top on firmly.
5
Heat on medium-low with the lid open. As soon as the coffee turns pale and frothy, take the pot off the heat and run the base under cold water.
6
Stir the coffee in the top chamber and serve, on its own or with hot water or milk.