Mokapots, Moka, or Stovetop Espresso, Period.

Chainsaw13 · 01-03-2012, 02:02 PM

Has anyone weighed out how much coffee they end up putting in their Moka pot? I just got the three cupper in the mail and ran two throw away batches through it. I had weighed out 30g of beans and ran them through the grinder on the finest setting. That gave me almost enough for the two pots, the second being a bit thin compared to the first. So I'm thinking about 17g per pot would be about right. Just wanted to see if I'm on the right track.

Savor the Stick · 01-03-2012, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Has anyone weighed out how much coffee they end up putting in their Moka pot? I just got the three cupper in the mail and ran two throw away batches through it. I had weighed out 30g of beans and ran them through the grinder on the finest setting. That gave me almost enough for the two pots, the second being a bit thin compared to the first. So I'm thinking about 17g per pot would be about right. Just wanted to see if I'm on the right track.

No I have never taken the time to measure the amounts. I just fill till the basket is slightly mounded, screw on the top and brew. I don't think I have anything that will measure to that extent.

MarkinAZ · 01-03-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chainsaw13

Has anyone weighed out how much coffee they end up putting in their Moka pot?

Hello Bob, I have the Bialetti 3-cupper Moka Pot myself. I generally place a heaping tsp in the filter and tap the side to settle the grounds. I repeat this with a second heaping tsp and tap the side. I place a third tsp on top (that is slightly rounded), tap, and clean off the edge of the filter.

The filter is now full of grounds and is slightly rounded on top. I've emptied the filter on a couple of occasions and I get approximately 21 grams.

I've been using Cafe La Llave (340g) and Cafe Bustelo (282g) at this time. This gives me approximately 16 (La Llave) and 13.5 (Bustelo) servings per can.

I have an 8oz "Flames Coffee Shop & Bakery" coffee cup, and the 3 cupper will fill this cup a solid 1/3 full (at least)

* Maybe Dan (Mr. Moo) can add a little more info here...

01-03-2012, 02:02 PM	#1
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