If you’ve visited Italy, you probably know that Moka pots are a staple in almost every home. While there are many brands to choose from, both uses only one. and the legendary comedian Kate McKinnon: Bialetti. The Italian brand is known for its excellent espresso (along with the fact that its late founder keeps his ashes in a in the form of a moka pot urn), and in the age of attractive high-tech machines like Nespresso, using a Moka pot is a ritual that McKinnon calls “tactile” and reminiscent of camping.

I couldn’t agree more. While it’s convenient to press a button to be served a hot cup of dark, foamy beer, the taste of the manual, Low Tech Moka Pot It is incomparable.

He Saturday night live student recently shared with New York Magazine that he bialetti It was one of the things I couldn’t live without. “It’s like I’m in the 1940s and I’m just doing what I need,” he said. “Just water, fire, and coffee beans ground to a fine powder, and then a minute later, there you are.”

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In one sentence, McKinnon succinctly described the art of making the perfect cup. You’ll want to use filtered water and not over-tighten the grind. Once on the stove, the water in the bottom compartment boils, working its way through the ground beans to the top. When it starts to sizzle, it is ready and should be removed from the heat. It’s not completely different than a French press, but luckily the process is a little faster.

When selecting a pot size, it is important to keep in mind that a shot of Italian Mocha weighs just over an ounce. He one I use for myself It’s a six-cup size, making the perfect amount for a traditional full cup. Do I have caffeine? Sure. It’s my only cup in the morning before quitting for the day (or before turning to much lighter fuel).

With over 20,000 reviews, McKinnon and I are not alone in our adoration of Moka. One the buyer wrote“We’ve tried many espresso machines, both cheap and expensive, and this one is by far the best because it’s delicious and the price is incredible. Why did we ever move away from the old way of making espresso?!”

While shopping for your new Moka pot, you may also want to pick up a copy of McKinnon’s. recent book release, Millicent Quibb’s Mad Science Etiquette School for Young People. We bet it’s just as wildly funny as she is and the perfect choice to read while you drink your morning brew.

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