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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).