Steamed coffee is also known as stovetop espresso, and is more robust than coffee made in a drip coffeemaker but less so than true espresso. It's the standard breakfast beverage in Italy and is made with special brewers called mokas.
Instructions
Steaming the Coffee
1. Fill the bottom of the moka with water to the fill line or to the safety valve. Overfilling will allow the water to touch the coffee grounds, which will ruin the taste.
2. Fill the strainer to the top with espresso grounds, taking care not to tamp them down. Clean off any grounds that have touched the edges of the filter, then place it over the water.
3. Screw the top of the moka onto the bottom. Don't use the handle to tighten the pot, because it may break.
4. Place the moka on the stove and turn it on.
Mixing the Drinks
5. Use the that comes with the moka to prepare the coffee for serving.
6. Add sugar to the container, about 1 tsp. for every cup (demitasse size) of coffee the moka will brew.
7. Add a little coffee as soon it begins to brew and stir vigorously, using a spoon or a whip, to make a thick, foamy slurry.
8. Remove the moka from the stove as soon as it begins to gurgle and add it to the mixing container.
9. Pour your stovetop espresso into warmed cups. Scoop some foam into each cup and serve.
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