Moka pot or espresso machine?

Espresso machine or Moka pot

  • Espresso machine

    Votes: 13 43.3%

  • Moka pot

    Votes: 14 46.7%

  • Other

    Votes: 3 10.0%
  • Total voters
    30
jibo82

jibo82

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Which do you prefer?

I have both and I am leaning towards the Moka pot when it comes to a delicious cup of coffee. The fast extraction of the espresso machine doesn't do just to lighter roasts and extraction of subtle flavors.
 
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jibo82 said:
Which do you prefer?

I have both and I am leaning towards the Moka pot when it comes to a delicious cup of coffee. The fast extraction of the espresso machine doesn't do just to lighter roasts and extraction of subtle flavors.
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Fresh grind or pre-ground?
 
Depends on whether it's a good or bad espresso machine, the variance is huge.

Currently using a mokka, got an electric one that turns itself off, similar to a kettle, really like it as don't need to stand around and wait, was 30 EUR I think.
 
Good quality espresso machine, grinder, bottomless portafilter.

Doesn't matter what beans I use the quality exceeds my local coffee shop.
 
RanzB said:
For simplicity, I just use an AeroPress these days.
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We have a very different definition of simplicity. I have one to use when travelling but it's a pain to use on a regular basis.
 
There's no comparison between a good espresso/cappuccino and what you can get out of a moka pot. Unfortunately though, it's a very expensive hobby with no upper limit on what you can spend. I have quite a mediocre machine (Breville Barista Express) and with good beans and proper technique I couldn't go back to a moka pot.

I'm actually not a fan of a moka pot in general. I prefer steeping coffee in a French press or a V60 chemex. Moka is messy and fussy. I'm considering getting a higher end French press like the Fellow Clara.
 
bwana said:
We have a very different definition of simplicity. I have one to use when travelling but it's a pain to use on a regular basis.
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Might be your method, but for me it's dead easy and the best part if the ease of cleanup.
 
RanzB said:
Might be your method, but for me it's dead easy and the best part if the ease of cleanup.
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I've used both the standard and inverted methods. Cleanup is easy but that's at the end of a relatively (as compared to a bean to cup) laborious process. For travel it's fine but for making coffee for the family or guests it's a schlep.
 
I like my Moka pot, just because it's so low tech, works really well with our gas stove, and takes up next to no space. Espresso from a expensive machine does taste better, but I couldn't be bothered with the cost and maintenance. I think my pot might be 20 years old soon...
 
bwana said:
I've used both the standard and inverted methods. Cleanup is easy but that's at the end of a relatively (as compared to a bean to cup) laborious process. For travel it's fine but for making coffee for the family or guests it's a schlep.
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Oh yeah, I'm talking single cups only. Any more than one and I'm breaking out the french press.
 
Aeropress.

Never tried a Moka. Maybe I need to go down that rabbit hole.

Don't want to shell out for a bean to cup or expresso machine. :crying:
 
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