Brewing Stovetop
Made famous by Bialetti, the Moka pot forces pressurised steam through finely ground coffee. The result sits somewhere between espresso and filter — rich, bold and intensely flavoured.
- Grind
- Fine-mediumcoarser than espresso
- Heat
- Medium-low
- Time
- 3 min
- Tip
- Pull it earlyat the first gurgle
What to look for: Stovetop suits coffees with bold, robust character and good body. Dark roasts and full-flavoured blends shine here, as do coffees with natural sweetness that can hold up to the intensity.
Our picks for stovetop
Johnny Cash Strong & Dark
This is the one. Deep, dark and brooding — Costa Rican dark-roasted beans with Papua New Guinean magic. Through a Moka pot it becomes an intensely rich, bold brew that'll have your toes tapping. Best short over ice, or as the base for a stovetop latte.
Assassin Strong & Smooth
The stealthy Colombian and Guatemalan blend delivers a punchy, smooth stovetop brew with real panache. Strong without being harsh — exactly what you want from a Moka pot.
Smith & Evans Full Bodied & Vibrant
The versatility of our flagship blend translates brilliantly — rich, smooth and satisfying with milk or black.
The gear: Bialetti Moka Induction 4-cup — $89 · Bialetti Venus Induction — $89.99
Also great: Moonshine, Papua New Guinea
Roasted to order in Fyshwick. Free shipping over $70.