Common problems in the use of Mocha Pot how to clean and maintain the mocha pot which is better made of aluminum or stainless steel?

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I think the mocha pot is one of the most stable ways to make coffee, purely physical principle, as long as there are the following points, that is, a high level of coffee can be made:

1. Appropriate amount of coffee powder, including water, coffee powder and milk (Mukka Express only)

2. Proper heating

3. Grindability of coffee powder

4. Master the best extraction time

5. According to the method of use

A. Use:

1. Please read the product manual carefully, because each product may have its own unique characteristics, I can not record them all, improper use may lead to damage.

2. Mocha pot, please pay attention to the water temperature, the use of different water temperature will affect the extraction time, the lower the water temperature, the longer the coffee brewing time. I have also tried frozen water (room temperature water) to boiling water (100 degrees). Users are advised to use frozen water. When using hot water or boiling water, be careful of the temperature of the mocha pot to avoid burns. There are also clear instructions in the Bialetti manual. The main reason for recommending the use of room temperature water is that water produces steam when heated and mocha kettles store steam pressure. If you use frozen water, it will be easier to store enough pressure in the pot and then remove the coffee. Some people have suggested that coffee powder will affect its aroma and even scorch when heated in a mocha pot. In my opinion, it is because the firepower is not well controlled during heating, the coffee brewer takes too long, and the coffee powder in the mocha pot is scalded or scorched.

3. The roughness of coffee powder will be affected by one. Personal taste two. Adjust the filter on the mocha pot properly, please try more, find out your own taste, and then write down the matching information.

4. The water must not exceed the safety pressure valve of the lower pot (except Bialetti Moka Crem). Some mocha pots are calibrated or equipped with measuring cups.

5. When heating the mocha pot, do not point the safety pressure valve (pressure valve) toward the person, the function of the pressure valve is to relieve pressure if the lower pressure is too high (most mocha pots are below 5Bar, some with pressure valves such as Brikka and Mukka Express have 9bar). Unless you want to steam noodles at more than 100 degrees Celsius, or cook yourself when you brew coffee.

6. Mocha pot is a kind of coffee pot, which means to make coffee. Don't ask if you can make chocolate, almond cream or hot bean oars.

7. Most of the Bialetti mocha pots are tableware grade aluminum alloy pots, which are characterized by the absorption of aluminum and absorb the smell of coffee when brewing coffee, the same principle as the Chinese use purple sand teapot to make tea.

8. If you want to use a mocha pot to make an Espresso with crema, please use Bialetti Brikka, the only mocha pot can make crema. Bialetti Mukka Express can also have a "suspected" crema effect, but because the coffee is sprayed, crema will soon disappear.

9. Although the principle of each mocha pot is the same, the coffee made by each series of mocha pots is also different (for example, Cuor Di Moka), because the material and structure of the pot itself are different. If you are interested in knowing the difference, you can buy one of each series or go to our store to experience it.

B. Cleaning and maintenance:

1. It can be cleaned with a sponge with a net surface, but not with a clean cloth, wire brush or. Abalone brush

2. In most cases, water and sponge can be completely cleaned.

3. Because most of them are caused by aluminum alloy pots, they will oxidize. Please dry it with a dry cloth after each use and then air dry it. After making sure that all the accessories (especially the funnel used for coffee powder) are completely dry, assemble the collection.

4. It is recommended that all the accessories of the coffee maker (only four to six pieces) be taken apart regularly, each piece cleaned and air-dried.

5. Do not use bleach or corrosive detergent, as it will damage the mocha pot

6. Stainless steel series including Venus, Class and Mia can be used with dishwasher, other models can not use dishwasher

7. If the smell is caused by storage problems, lemon juice can be washed with clean water and then heated. The effect is good.

C. Heating

1. Direct fire-full series, but be careful not to exceed the bottom of the mocha pot, otherwise the handle of the mocha pot will dissolve. Mini gas stove is recommended because it is safe, convenient and specially designed for brewing coffee.

2. Microwave oven-No, all metals can't be heated in the microwave.

3. Electric heating furnace-full range, but because of the long heating time, it may need to put a little more water. Please refer to the instruction manual for details.

4. Induction cooker-Venus, Mia and Class series can, others are aluminum alloy pots, no response to induction cooker

D. frequently asked questions about mocha pots

Q1. Coffee time

A: most mocha pots are cooked in about three to four minutes. Special models such as Mukaa Express take five minutes (because it takes time to store steam, which is used to foam and heat fresh milk). It is recommended within two minutes for Brikka 2 and three minutes for Brikka 4.

Q2. The brewed coffee is too sour or too bitter (not sweet, bitter)

A: suppose there is nothing wrong with the coffee beans / powder, but the coffee is too sour or bitter. The main reasons are: a) the coffee powder is too small / coarse, the coffee is too extracted, b) the coffee is brewed for too long, c) the coffee powder is put into the funnel, the "fan" powder or pressing powder

Q3. Coffee powder is thick and young.

A: the mocha pot is made of espresso (Espresso), so it is probably a slightly thicker grinding than Espresso, and then adjusted according to individual taste and the size of the filter hole.