What kind of coffee to use in a Knockoff Bialetti Moka Express?
Hi,
I just bought a sweet faux Moka Express from Marshall's for $6! I have used the real thing in Italy before, but I just used the coffee that was in the apartment. Now that I own my own, I am curious what the best kind of coffee to use is for this particular kind of process. Does anyone have any insights?
http://www.bialettiusa.com/products.html
Thanks
SF
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6 Comments:
I just use the same blend and grind I would for espresso. I just don't get anything too fancy because it's really not worth it.
SqueezeBottle at 7:25AM on 03/10/09
I've found that a regular espresso grind is too fine. I use something between a regular grind and an espresso grind. If you're in NYC the grocery delivery service Fresh Direct offers this but I'm sure any place could do it for you or you could do it yourself. I use Italian roast.
bobbob at 8:41AM on 03/10/09
If you go to a good coffee store, they will know the proper grind, just tell them "stovetop espresso." As for the type of coffee, don't be fooled into thinking you must use espresso roast coffee! Lighter blends are great too, I would say experiment. I like to use south and central american varieties as I find them to be a bit smoother, making a nice compromise since the espresso's gonna be pretty dark and strong either way.
fozziebayer at 11:43AM on 03/10/09
Try here, they have ground moka coffee, and illy is the real italian good stuff!
http://www.illyusa.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/index.html
caramel at 11:43AM on 03/10/09
ditto @ fozziebayer's comment above. I would not recommend spending your money on illy pre-ground moka coffee, by virtue of being pre-ground, its not going to be very fresh. In my opinion, its better to have fresh-ground coffee, even if it's not the "perfect" grind. Plus, you can support a local business by getting your stuff fresh-ground at the neighborhood coffee place.
Embackus at 4:59PM on 03/10/09
and on the off chance that you live in the NYC area, let me get in a plug for my former employer and the best coffee store in the country (unsubstantiated, yes, but I stand by it to the end) Porto Rico Coffee! They do mail order! http://www.portorico.com
fozziebayer at 5:17PM on 03/11/09