soulfulofsoul
Well-Known Member
I'm looking at buying at Moka Pot. Bialetti seems to be the classic and the biggest name, and since I expect this purcase to last a few years I'd be willing to spend what they cost (on ebay).
I'm not sure about any other brands worth looking into, any suggestions?
Also, I want to buy a big 6 cup one so I can use it when fiends come round. Mostly though I'd just be using it for myself. I usually drink one very big cup of coffee in the morning (maybe 4or 500ml). But, I've read on a forum that these don't work so well if half full. Is that true? I know 6 cups is six espresso cups but don't know how much that would fill it.
One of the guys selling them said you can just half fill it but then you need to use a gas ring reducer. But when I googled those things they seem to be for stabilising the pot on a gas stove. I also read that they can reduce the heat so it goes slower which is better. But I only read that from one person so I'm a bit doubtful. So what's the deal with the ring reducers? And can you make a pot of coffee half full which tastes good?
Also is there a difference between stainless steel and ali=uminium? Stainless steel seems to be considered better, is that because it tastes better (which some people say) or because aluminium supossedly gives you alzheimers (is that right?).
I have read other threads on here about the aeropress being the best. But it seems fiddly and a bit faffy for me. I know its not very hard, but there is something that puts me off. The device is so simple, but I was looking at vids and most are for an 'inverted method' and then everyone has their own variations on the best technique. And everywhere says dont use boiling water. I am not going to be measuring the temp of my water so it doesn't seem right for me. I have a stovetop kettle and it would be easier to get the same temp each time with a normal kettle I think. ie boil and add a small amount. But anyway, if you can convince me it's easy then please do.
So I"m leaning towards the classic style, seems easier to me. You cant go wrong really. And I know I like that coffee, I havent tasted an aeropress. But if anyone could answer my questions or suggest other brands I can check out and compalre that would be great thanks.
I'm not sure about any other brands worth looking into, any suggestions?
Also, I want to buy a big 6 cup one so I can use it when fiends come round. Mostly though I'd just be using it for myself. I usually drink one very big cup of coffee in the morning (maybe 4or 500ml). But, I've read on a forum that these don't work so well if half full. Is that true? I know 6 cups is six espresso cups but don't know how much that would fill it.
One of the guys selling them said you can just half fill it but then you need to use a gas ring reducer. But when I googled those things they seem to be for stabilising the pot on a gas stove. I also read that they can reduce the heat so it goes slower which is better. But I only read that from one person so I'm a bit doubtful. So what's the deal with the ring reducers? And can you make a pot of coffee half full which tastes good?
Also is there a difference between stainless steel and ali=uminium? Stainless steel seems to be considered better, is that because it tastes better (which some people say) or because aluminium supossedly gives you alzheimers (is that right?).
I have read other threads on here about the aeropress being the best. But it seems fiddly and a bit faffy for me. I know its not very hard, but there is something that puts me off. The device is so simple, but I was looking at vids and most are for an 'inverted method' and then everyone has their own variations on the best technique. And everywhere says dont use boiling water. I am not going to be measuring the temp of my water so it doesn't seem right for me. I have a stovetop kettle and it would be easier to get the same temp each time with a normal kettle I think. ie boil and add a small amount. But anyway, if you can convince me it's easy then please do.
So I"m leaning towards the classic style, seems easier to me. You cant go wrong really. And I know I like that coffee, I havent tasted an aeropress. But if anyone could answer my questions or suggest other brands I can check out and compalre that would be great thanks.
