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Mister Moo · 07-30-2011, 04:27 PM

After several minutes of medium heat to develop brewing pressure I try to brew a 3-cup mokapot for 45-60 seconds. With a gas burner that means low-low flame as brewing commences; with an electric range it usually means lifting & lowering (or sliding the pot away from the burner "hot spot") to control brewing temp. That brew rate isn't much more than a dribble.

The process gets the entire metal pot far too hot to touch (125*F = ouch). My pour is always hot - even it I wait minutes before filling a cup. If you have a problem with cool brew, try preheating your mug with boiling water while your coffee is brewing. MMoo

07-30-2011, 04:27 PM	#174
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period. After several minutes of medium heat to develop brewing pressure I try to brew a 3-cup mokapot for 45-60 seconds. With a gas burner that means low-low flame as brewing commences; with an electric range it usually means lifting & lowering (or sliding the pot away from the burner "hot spot") to control brewing temp. That brew rate isn't much more than a dribble. The process gets the entire metal pot far too hot to touch (125*F = ouch). My pour is always hot - even it I wait minutes before filling a cup. If you have a problem with cool brew, try preheating your mug with boiling water while your coffee is brewing. MMoo __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."