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Posted in Basket Ideas on 01/30/2010 12:02 am by adminbasket strainers
Espresso Pots
Espresso pots are stovetop espresso makers that are sometimes referred to as percolators or Moka pots. Moka is a brand name that is made by the Bialetti Company. This company is named after the inventor of the stovetop espresso pot.
The espresso pot uses steam pressure to force water upwards through a metal strainer containing finely ground coffee. This forces the espresso into the top of the pot and ready for your enjoyment. The espresso produced won’t be as good as what you get at a café or with an espresso maker but it is an inexpensive alternative. The crema that is normally on an espresso also won’t be there but there is a method of creating it that is described here also.
<B>How to Use an Espresso Pot</B>
Make sure you have your coffee beans finely ground, sugar, and your espresso pot.
Fill your espresso pot with cold water in the bottom chamber. There should be a mark inside the pot to show you how far to fill, if not, fill up to the valve. When you put the strainer basket in the espresso pot, water should not come through it. This will create an undesired flavor in your espresso.
Next, fill the strainer with your finely ground coffee. Make sure to wipe the outside of the strainer if any coffee gets on it or it will wind up in your espresso. Insert the assembly into the pot and make sure you have a good seal. If the seal is not tight, check your espresso pot, the rubber gasket may need to be replaced.
Notes: a good seal is vital to or the water will spew when it starts to boil. Also, do not pack the coffee grounds down tightly like you would with an espresso machine. You do not tamp the grounds in an espresso pot.
Assemble the pot and place over a low heat source or flame. The lower the flame or heat, the longer the brewing time which in turn increases the flavor of the espresso. You don‘t want to rush your espresso.
The next steps are not totally necessary but do create a nice foam that mimics the crema you get from espresso makers.
While the espresso pot is doing its magic, add sugar to a mixing container, about a teaspoon per cup of espresso. Next, as quickly as you notice espresso coming into the pot; pour some into the mixing container with the sugar. Don’t add too much, it is better to add too little than to add too much.
Begin stirring the sugar-espresso mixture until you get a mixture similar to a thin peanut butter. You can add a little more espresso if necessary.
When the espresso finishes brewing pour half of it into the mixing container with the sugar mixture. Begin stirring quickly to create a foamy top. Once this is mixed pour the rest of the espresso from the pot into the mixing container and stir quickly again.
This process takes practice but will produce a nice thick foam similar to crema. Pour your end product into heated espresso cups. You can use a spoon to dip the foam out and into the cups. Drink before it cools for the flavor.
Making espresso with a stove top espresso pot is not difficult. It takes practice to get the foam head correct but the taste is worth the time. An espresso pot is a great way to enjoy an occasional espresso without making a lifetime investment in an espresso machine. It is also an easy way to have your espresso even while on a camping trip. Practice makes perfect.
About the Author
Sharon V Chapman writes on the joys of coffee and provides consumer information on espresso pots for Espresso Xpert - http://espressoxpert.com.
Chefmate Cookware Question?
I love to cook, I am kinda new at it but I do love it. I just got this great 4 in 1 Chefmate pot that cooks pasta in it and the strainer is in the pot while it cooks so you just lift that out or you can just use it as a stock pot....but....it also came with a steamer basket.....my question is.....how do you cook rice in this thing?
steam it
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