Fill the basket with fine ground dark roast and put an aeropress paper filter on top of it. Fill to just below safety valve with boiling water and tighten top holding base with a towel, turn it on, and it makes 1 awesome cup of wake up juice.
That's funny because here in Europe (the part of France that borders with Italy) they never dared calling it an espresso machine, just an electric moka style machine. So I totally agree with you. I bought mine in 2015, it has a timer/alarm and wakes me up with 3 beeps and a fresh coffee. I use it at least once everyday and after 6 years of faithful services it is still working. I love that brand.
That little round disc is actually placed under the coffee to cut in half the room in the filter basket for those who don't need to make an entire pot of coffee. Using the disc, you'd put in half the amount of coffee and water.
Hello, love your review video. Clear and informative. I have a 5-cup Bonavita dripping maker but i'm the only person drinks 1-2 cups daily at home. But to me, a keruig maker doesn't taste quite different from a dripping coffee maker, not to mention pots are much more pricy than beans. Yet, a common stove top Mocha Maker doesn't fit my flame stove, the heater dimension is wider than the bottom of maker. Can I ask you that if the tasty level of your electric one is better than a keruig machine?
Hi Angela! Thank you very much. I do feel like the electric moka pot is better that a keurig. You get more flavor from the coffee and you can also control the grind size to your liking. The water gets hotter so the coffee is extracted better than a Keurig maker. I do prefer light to medium with this brewer because it brings out so much flavor that dark roast tastes too strong in my opinion. But many people love that! If you get one, let me know how you like it. I prefer it over the stovetop model.
Mine is a Jata 300 from Spain, almost identical except everything is aluminium, but, it says Espresso Coffee Machine,candvI don't see the difference with yours 🤔
The only thing is that the little cover that you get in the packet is to actually taped the coffee, the more tight the coffee the better results you get.
I never have an issue because I rinse it out right away. But I'd recommend a coffee descaling solution and running it through your brewer, then rinsing it very well a few times. That should work great!
I haven’t had the best luck with the darker roasts. Seems too overpowering to me and also bitter. I know some people like bitter but I don’t. Do you feel yours is bitter? Do you make the traditional Cuban coffee? I do love that!
@@casperelle1 Lavazza crema e gusto.... Tanta roba... Ho appena acquistato sta moka elettrica perché al momento sto in America e con la mia mica Bialetti classica non sto avendo successo. Mai successo prima ma con la stufa elettrica che mi trovo ad usare viene male il caffe. A volte fa tantissimo vapore e non viene fuori il caffè, a volte viene un po' fuori ma niente schiumetta marroncina. Oh provato mille modi diversi ma niente, partire piano piano, partire a bomba, metterla sulla piastra già calda me niente da fare, su stufa a gas viene benissimo ma questa no.
Not at all. Very easy! Just rinse the bottom part and tap the coffee out of the filter and clean it and the top is easy to clean too. Fast and convenient.
Hi! If a lot of water is left in the bottom that is not normal. If there is just a small amount (a 1/2 oz or less) then that's pretty normal. There are a few drops left when I brew it. If it's more, then you should return it for a new one because something isn't working right. However, if you're using coffee that is too fine, or your compacting down your grounds, all of the water may not be able to get through. The coffee should not be compacted and you can try making your grinds a little more coarse and see if that helps!
@@BeanHoppersCraftCoffee thank you for your reply, the water which is left is too much and coffe that I use is normall,what is sold in supermarkets, a bit rough.so I have to take it back.thanks.💖💖💖
@@natalijafaridze2308 if only making enough for one, it comes with an adjustable metal top to put into the coffee basket to put less coffee in it, and you would use less water. Even though it may not be an espresso coffee maker in the traditional sense, the six-cup/three-cup capacity is based on espresso shots. not 8 ounce cups of coffee
My grinder is the OXO conical burr with integrated scale. I usually use a 6 for medium drip and this brewing method did better with a 6.5 or 7. Just slightly coarser than drip.
?! Wow! You say don’t use Dark Roast, BUT you WAY Over Filled how much coffee ground you put into it?! No Wonder it was too strong! I like Strong coffee, but I use the proper amount, one good table spoonful of French Roast for 8 ounces of water.
Thanks for the feedback F. Mako. You know.... you're right. I didn't try that. I felt the mocha pot should be used for "espresso like" ratios. One double shot of espresso is only 2 oz. using 18 grams. BUT I have not tried the proper coffee/water ratio and I think I will definitely try that experiment tomorrow. Now you have me curious :-)
@@BeanHoppersCraftCoffee Haha! And I’m going to try MORE coffee, since all I’m getting is Coffee, and not Expresso. I’m using “fancy” Italian expresso coffee, BUT … in reviewing the instruction for our machine, it says use Medium Roast?! So definitely confused! :-)
@@makofoto Yes this coffee maker claims to make four servings of espresso. And I believe the intention is to fill it all the way up. However I really think lighter roasted coffee tastes amazing using this method. Let me know how it goes for you and I’ll let you know how my experiment turns out.
@@BeanHoppersCraftCoffee Last night I doubled the amount of coffee that I usually use. Two heaping coffee measuring spoons, and I used a Medium roast, as recommended in the Instructions. It made a very strong but smooth cup of coffee. (I always add 1/2 & 1/2 and two Splenda). I use this device for making the odd cup of late afternoon coffee. We use a drip machine in the morning, using French Roast, to make 6 cups, that gives us a good three+ mugs of morning sunshine. I don’t think our Alicia can make real Expresso. But what it can pproduces is basically a good quick cup of smooth strong coffee. No Crema …
@@makofoto I just tried your ratio using dark Sumatra and it was great! I used 11 grams of coffee and 8 oz of water (to the fill line). It’s a rich cup like an americano would be. Love it. I do like my method too but I always dilute it with water so it can make more servings. I like to drink it black. But if I want to make something fun and use frothed milk or sweetener I leave it full strength. But the 11 grams of dark coffee makes a perfect one serving of regular strength coffee! 😊 glad we could collaborate and share our methods!
@@BeanHoppersCraftCoffee I just searched, and apparently, it is common to run it under cold water to stop the brewing! Usually, shocking metals are not a good idea as they crack over time, but since everyone is doing it, I guess it doesn't matter much? Thank you very much for your good video.
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Fill the basket with fine ground dark roast and put an aeropress paper filter on top of it. Fill to just below safety valve with boiling water and tighten top holding base with a towel, turn it on, and it makes 1 awesome cup of wake up juice.
whats the difference between the Delongi Alicia Moka Pot vs the Bialetti Moka Express Moka Pot? which is better in terms of brewing and taste?
That's funny because here in Europe (the part of France that borders with Italy) they never dared calling it an espresso machine, just an electric moka style machine. So I totally agree with you.
I bought mine in 2015, it has a timer/alarm and wakes me up with 3 beeps and a fresh coffee. I use it at least once everyday and after 6 years of faithful services it is still working. I love that brand.
That little round disc is actually placed under the coffee to cut in half the room in the filter basket for those who don't need to make an entire pot of coffee. Using the disc, you'd put in half the amount of coffee and water.
Hi. Thanks for showing how to use this machine coffee. I bought it yesterday. Have a nice day.
I hope you love it.
Great review
Love this video
I have this pot and yes I agree it is not a espresso pot at all to me it is a min coffee pot
Thank you so much Alice. I had the hardest time with this video... LOL. So I appreciate you. Yes, agreed! 100% :-)
Thanks a lot for the info, especially about the water volume in ounces. L/S/C
Hello, love your review video. Clear and informative.
I have a 5-cup Bonavita dripping maker but i'm the only person drinks 1-2 cups daily at home. But to me, a keruig maker doesn't taste quite different from a dripping coffee maker, not to mention pots are much more pricy than beans. Yet, a common stove top Mocha Maker doesn't fit my flame stove, the heater dimension is wider than the bottom of maker.
Can I ask you that if the tasty level of your electric one is better than a keruig machine?
Hi Angela! Thank you very much. I do feel like the electric moka pot is better that a keurig. You get more flavor from the coffee and you can also control the grind size to your liking. The water gets hotter so the coffee is extracted better than a Keurig maker. I do prefer light to medium with this brewer because it brings out so much flavor that dark roast tastes too strong in my opinion. But many people love that! If you get one, let me know how you like it. I prefer it over the stovetop model.
Milinda Lane Thank you so much! I will definitely get one to try soon.
Thanks for Video, just purchased This Brewer
Mine is a Jata 300 from Spain, almost identical except everything is aluminium, but, it says Espresso Coffee Machine,candvI don't see the difference with yours 🤔
I’m gonna to order one today because of your video. Thank you
Have fun with it! Thanks for watching 🥰
The only thing is that the little cover that you get in the packet is to actually taped the coffee, the more tight the coffee the better results you get.
No is not, if you check the instructions you put that piece first and then the coffee in case you just want half a tank
Loooove the video. Especially the explanation about espresso.
God bless your heart for making this video 😍 I needed this.
Glad it was helpful!
I have one and I love it. However, I can’t seem to clean the bottom part very well. Any tips?
I never have an issue because I rinse it out right away. But I'd recommend a coffee descaling solution and running it through your brewer, then rinsing it very well a few times. That should work great!
I watched your video on how to make espresso from a espresso maker.
Virginia Williams hope you liked it ❤️
very useful video - thank-you
Very helpful
Well, it is a Moka Maker. Best with Dark and stong Coffe 100% Arabica. I am Cuban and I know my cafesito.
I haven’t had the best luck with the darker roasts. Seems too overpowering to me and also bitter. I know some people like bitter but I don’t. Do you feel yours is bitter? Do you make the traditional Cuban coffee? I do love that!
I brew cafe bustelo in this maker and it’s the closest to café con Leche that I’ve found. I’m from Miami and there’s nothing like a strong brew..
Michael Clark sounds like you like coffee super strong! Nothing wrong with that 😊
Sono italiano, prego, per la cultura caffe e mokatiera. Mi piace la caffe cubano ma per me il caffe primo sono caffe alla Lavazza italiano.
@@casperelle1 Lavazza crema e gusto.... Tanta roba... Ho appena acquistato sta moka elettrica perché al momento sto in America e con la mia mica Bialetti classica non sto avendo successo. Mai successo prima ma con la stufa elettrica che mi trovo ad usare viene male il caffe. A volte fa tantissimo vapore e non viene fuori il caffè, a volte viene un po' fuori ma niente schiumetta marroncina. Oh provato mille modi diversi ma niente, partire piano piano, partire a bomba, metterla sulla piastra già calda me niente da fare, su stufa a gas viene benissimo ma questa no.
I have a doubt about the plug.,.. is it american or european?
good review
good info video thank you.
Thanks. Do you find it difficult to clean
Not at all. Very easy! Just rinse the bottom part and tap the coffee out of the filter and clean it and the top is easy to clean too. Fast and convenient.
Thank you
I have bought recently and problem is that always stays water inside, not comes out all cofee.is it normal .thanknyou
Hi! If a lot of water is left in the bottom that is not normal. If there is just a small amount (a 1/2 oz or less) then that's pretty normal. There are a few drops left when I brew it. If it's more, then you should return it for a new one because something isn't working right. However, if you're using coffee that is too fine, or your compacting down your grounds, all of the water may not be able to get through. The coffee should not be compacted and you can try making your grinds a little more coarse and see if that helps!
@@BeanHoppersCraftCoffee thank you for your reply, the water which is left is too much and coffe that I use is normall,what is sold in supermarkets, a bit rough.so I have to take it back.thanks.💖💖💖
o sorry you ment If i put coffe compactly, but not, only prepare for me, just one spoon coffe💖
@@natalijafaridze2308 if only making enough for one, it comes with an adjustable metal top to put into the coffee basket to put less coffee in it, and you would use less water. Even though it may not be an espresso coffee maker in the traditional sense, the six-cup/three-cup capacity is based on espresso shots. not 8 ounce cups of coffee
What type of grinder were you using for that?
My grinder is the OXO conical burr with integrated scale. I usually use a 6 for medium drip and this brewing method did better with a 6.5 or 7. Just slightly coarser than drip.
Is it 6 cups ?
It says it is, but 8 ounces is not 6 cups in my opinion! :-)
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?! Wow! You say don’t use Dark Roast, BUT you WAY Over Filled how much coffee ground you put into it?! No Wonder it was too strong! I like Strong coffee, but I use the proper amount, one good table spoonful of French Roast for 8 ounces of water.
Thanks for the feedback F. Mako. You know.... you're right. I didn't try that. I felt the mocha pot should be used for "espresso like" ratios. One double shot of espresso is only 2 oz. using 18 grams. BUT I have not tried the proper coffee/water ratio and I think I will definitely try that experiment tomorrow. Now you have me curious :-)
@@BeanHoppersCraftCoffee Haha! And I’m going to try MORE coffee, since all I’m getting is Coffee, and not Expresso. I’m using “fancy” Italian expresso coffee, BUT … in reviewing the instruction for our machine, it says use Medium Roast?! So definitely confused! :-)
@@makofoto Yes this coffee maker claims to make four servings of espresso. And I believe the intention is to fill it all the way up. However I really think lighter roasted coffee tastes amazing using this method. Let me know how it goes for you and I’ll let you know how my experiment turns out.
@@BeanHoppersCraftCoffee Last night I doubled the amount of coffee that I usually use. Two heaping coffee measuring spoons, and I used a Medium roast, as recommended in the Instructions. It made a very strong but smooth cup of coffee. (I always add 1/2 & 1/2 and two Splenda). I use this device for making the odd cup of late afternoon coffee. We use a drip machine in the morning, using French Roast, to make 6 cups, that gives us a good three+ mugs of morning sunshine. I don’t think our Alicia can make real Expresso. But what it can pproduces is basically a good quick cup of smooth strong coffee. No Crema …
@@makofoto I just tried your ratio using dark Sumatra and it was great! I used 11 grams of coffee and 8 oz of water (to the fill line). It’s a rich cup like an americano would be. Love it. I do like my method too but I always dilute it with water so it can make more servings. I like to drink it black. But if I want to make something fun and use frothed milk or sweetener I leave it full strength. But the 11 grams of dark coffee makes a perfect one serving of regular strength coffee! 😊 glad we could collaborate and share our methods!
Please don't brew espresso at 16-18 bars of pressure. haha. 9-10 bars is plenty.
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Rinsing Hot aluminum with cold water is not a good idea... it will ruin it over time.
Really? I had no idea. What about if the aluminum is not hot in the first place and you're pre-cooling it?
@@BeanHoppersCraftCoffee I just searched, and apparently, it is common to run it under cold water to stop the brewing! Usually, shocking metals are not a good idea as they crack over time, but since everyone is doing it, I guess it doesn't matter much?
Thank you very much for your good video.
Nice try, keep at it