Tips for Using
Stove Top Espresso Coffee Maker

How to use your stove top espresso coffee maker

Pour cold water into the bottom part. Fill it up to the level of the valve.
Insert the filter into the bottom part.
Fill the filter with finely ground coffee. Make the filter as full as you can but do not press it down.
Screw the top and bottom parts together. Screw it tightly so the steam does not escape.
Put it on the stovetop and turn on the heat. Use low to medium heat.
After a while check that the coffee is coming into the top part.
When all the coffee is in the upper part (the pot makes a characteristic gurgling sound), remove the pot from the heat.
Enjoy your coffee!

When you buy a new Moka pot, don't use the first batch of coffee made in it. Run it once or twice with some cheap coffee or with used grounds.
Use finely ground coffee. Fine but not powdery - a bit more fine than for a drip coffee maker. Do not tamp the coffee - it will tamp itself when the water makes it wet.
Use high quality freshly roasted coffee beans. Dark roasts work the best for most people. Try French or Italian roast.
Use low or medium heat. The brewing should take between 5 to 10 minutes. If it takes less or more time then you should increase or lower the heat next time.
Always remove the pot from the heat as soon it starts gurgling. You don't want to heat the base up when it's dry.
Use good quality water.
Smaller Moka pot is likely to produce better brew than a large one.
Wash your espresso maker in hand with plain water. Never put it in a dishwasher.