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[joesmoke]

I currently use a moka express and grind my own beans. Ive been pretty happy with the strength/flavor of what its been producing, but it only makes one good sized cup at a time, and seems like it may use a lot of coffee for only one cup. I'm looking to step it up in terms of how much I make at a time, with similar (or better) quality. Any suggestions?

 

[DaveSimmons]

Your wiki link:

"Mokas come in different sizes, from one to eighteen coffee cups.[2]
2. ^ "Moka Express factsheet" (PDF) (in Italian). Bialetti. Retrieved on 2008-02-19"

So: Find some place to buy one of the bigger pots?

 

[joesmoke]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Your wiki link:

"Mokas come in different sizes, from one to eighteen coffee cups.[2]
2. ^ "Moka Express factsheet" (PDF) (in Italian). Bialetti. Retrieved on 2008-02-19"

So: Find some place to buy one of the bigger pots?

Oddly, I never considered this. Any alternative methods for brewing you would suggest? (aside from drip)

 

[Descartes]

There aren't a lot of options to duplicate the flavor of the Moka pot. The Aeropress is probably your closest bet and it produces only a few cups at a time, at most.

And I wouldn't worry about the amount of coffee. Most people use far too little and so they think it's a lot. I use anywhere from 6-8 grams per cup (5-8oz).

 

[MixMasterTang]

Originally posted by: joesmoke

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Your wiki link:

"Mokas come in different sizes, from one to eighteen coffee cups.[2]
2. ^ "Moka Express factsheet" (PDF) (in Italian). Bialetti. Retrieved on 2008-02-19"

So: Find some place to buy one of the bigger pots?

Oddly, I never considered this. Any alternative methods for brewing you would suggest? (aside from drip)

How about real espresso machines?

 

[joesmoke]

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang

Originally posted by: joesmoke

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Your wiki link:

"Mokas come in different sizes, from one to eighteen coffee cups.[2]
2. ^ "Moka Express factsheet" (PDF) (in Italian). Bialetti. Retrieved on 2008-02-19"

So: Find some place to buy one of the bigger pots?

Oddly, I never considered this. Any alternative methods for brewing you would suggest? (aside from drip)

How about real espresso machines?

from what ive read so far, with those its pretty much go big or go home. the cheaper ones dont get hot enough.

 

[DaveSimmons]

Originally posted by: joesmoke
Oddly, I never considered this. Any alternative methods for brewing you would suggest? (aside from drip)

I have a porcelain holder for #4 cone filters to drip brew 2 cups directly into a pint mug. I like my coffee fresh and hot so I just use this a couple of times a day. It's not much work to grind the beans while my electric kettle heats the water.

 

[joesmoke]

Originally posted by: Descartes
There aren't a lot of options to duplicate the flavor of the Moka pot. The Aeropress is probably your closest bet and it produces only a few cups at a time, at most.

And I wouldn't worry about the amount of coffee. Most people use far too little and so they think it's a lot. I use anywhere from 6-8 grams per cup (5-8oz).

ok, i guess im just being cheap worrying about the amount.

what method do you use?

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: joesmoke

Originally posted by: Descartes
There aren't a lot of options to duplicate the flavor of the Moka pot. The Aeropress is probably your closest bet and it produces only a few cups at a time, at most.

And I wouldn't worry about the amount of coffee. Most people use far too little and so they think it's a lot. I use anywhere from 6-8 grams per cup (5-8oz).

ok, i guess im just being cheap worrying about the amount.

what method do you use?

Every method available really, but it's espresso 95% of the time. The Aeropress is really good. I don't generally do anything with drip, though I'll sometimes pull out a press pot for company.

And your comment about espresso is largely correct. The middle ground machines are next to worthless. Your Moka pot will get you a better cup. A suitable espresso machine will run you from hundreds into many thousands. It's not so much about the heat (though that's a problem too... temperature stability) as it is the ability to produce the right pressure, maintain the temperature through the extraction, etc. A suitable grinder will also run you a couple of hundred, at least.

The Moka pot is a fine option. If it's not enough for you, just get multiple pots or a bigger one as someone else mentioned. Per my other post, if you like the Moka pot you could also try the Aeropress. I can fill an entire 16 ounce thermos with one press from the Aeropress but it will use a lot of coffee (~24 grams at least).