Espresso Makers

A moka pot, also known as a stovetop espresso maker, brews coffee using steam pressure. Water in the lower chamber heats up, and the resulting pressure pushes it through the ground coffee in the filter basket and up into the upper chamber. This creates a strong, moka-style coffee. At roastmarket, you can buy the right moka pot for your coffee moment online.

Espresso roasts with a share of Robusta beans are especially suitable for a moka pot, as they create an intense flavor and a stable crema. The grind size should be finer than for filter coffee, but not as fine as for an espresso machine, so the water can flow evenly through the coffee grounds. At roastmarket, you can find coffees specially recommended for the moka pot.

Classic aluminum moka pots work on gas and electric stovetops. For induction cooktops, you need a stainless steel moka pot with a ferromagnetic base. Be sure to check the product description before buying. At roastmarket, you can find the right moka pot for every type of stovetop and buy it conveniently online.

After each use, you should unscrew the moka pot and rinse the filter basket, lower chamber, and upper chamber with warm water without dish soap. Then dry all parts thoroughly before reassembling the pot. At regular intervals, you can remove the gasket, rinse it, and replace it if there are visible signs of wear so the seal remains reliable.

A moka pot generates a pressure of about 1.5 bar and brews a strong, moka-style coffee. An espresso machine works with around 9 bar of pressure, which creates a true espresso with a dense crema. Both brewing methods have their own character. You can buy the ideal coffee for your moka pot online at roastmarket.

The size of moka pots is given in cups, with one cup corresponding to about 40 to 50 ml. For one person, a model for 2 to 3 cups is often enough. For several people or a higher coffee demand, models for 4, 6, or more cups are a better choice. At roastmarket, you can find the right size for your needs online.