Moka Pot Calculator
How much coffee for a moka pot? Choose your pot size to get grams of grounds, water to the valve, expected yield and how many cups it makes.
How much coffee do I put in a 3-cup moka pot?
A 3-cup moka pot (about 130 ml of water) takes roughly 15 g of coffee — a level, un-tamped basket. A 6-cup pot takes about 30 g and a 9-cup about 45 g. Basket sizes vary a little by brand, so use the calculator as a starting point.
How much water do I put in a moka pot?
Fill the bottom chamber with water up to just below the safety valve — never above it. That is about 60 ml for a 1-cup pot, 130 ml for 3-cup, 270 ml for 6-cup and 400 ml for 9-cup. Starting with hot water shortens the time the coffee sits on the heat and reduces metallic, bitter flavors.
What grind size is best for a moka pot?
Fine, but coarser than espresso — somewhere between espresso and drip. Too fine can clog the filter and over-pressurize the pot; too coarse brews weak and fast. See the
grind size guide.
Should I tamp the coffee in a moka pot?
No. Fill the basket level and leave it loose. Tamping restricts water flow and can strain the pot, producing bitter, over-extracted coffee.
How long does a moka pot take?
About 4 to 6 minutes on medium-low heat. Take it off the heat when the stream turns pale and begins to sputter, and run the base under cool water to stop extraction.
Is moka pot coffee the same as espresso?
No. A moka pot brews at roughly 1-2 bar of pressure versus about 9 bar for espresso, so it makes a strong, concentrated coffee but without the crema. It sits between espresso and a French press in strength, which makes it great for lattes and americanos.