My moka pot coffee is watery

LissaC

LissaC

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Hi everyone, I recently bought a moka pot, but my first coffee was terribly watery.

I'm using a powdered coffee that says it's a regular grind, and I fill the pot with cold water up to the valve, and then heat it in the stovetop in medium heat.

I like a thick, full bodied coffee. Any ideas how could I achieve this?
 
that's what many people use in Venezuela and they call it a "Greca". You're ok with the water, but you need to fill the top part with coffee and push it down with a spoon. If you want a strong coffee (as I do ) then make sure the top part is filled with coffee grinds and well compacted.
 
Use more coffee?

Just to be sure: are we talking about one of these octangular pots that go on the stovetop and perculate the coffee?
 
Hello :) Yes badjak this is what I'm talking about:
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karadekoolaid the pot's manual specifically says not to press the coffee but it doesn't hurt to try! I'll try that next time and report back.
 
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badjak said:
Yeah, thats what I thought you were talking about :)
Maybe the size of the ground is wrong?
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It may be, I'm using a powdered coffee that says it's a "regular" grind. Should I try a finer or coarser grind?
 
badjak said:
Maybe the size of the ground is wrong?
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That’s what Barista Google says is the most common cause of watery moka pot coffee.

I’ve used one exactly one time, and it’s a wee baby one, just enough for a little coffee shot, so I’m not qualified to comment further. :laugh:
 
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