How to Make The Perfect Espresso at Home

1. Fill the espresso base with filtered water just below to valve as shown in the picture to the right.

Do not try speed up the preparation time by adding heated water, in fact cold water must be used

2. Insert the strainer into the base.

The water should not seep through the filter when you insert it.

If this happens the coffee will not brew properly and will have an unpleasant taste.

3. Fill the filter with espresso coffee but do not tamp the coffee ground.
Always use the maximum amount of coffee, but do not spill it over the rim. This way your espresso will have a fixed quantity of coffee and water every time to ensure consistent great taste.

4. Tightly screw the upper part onto the base, but make sure there is no coffee ground on the outside rim or on the threads.

If this happens the pot might not have enough pressure when brewing, thus the taste could be off.

5. Place the pot on the burner. If you have a flame burner, it will be easy to control. The burner should be on low heat, since the coffee will have more time to brew, thus the flavor will be much better. If the burner is too high the espresso will taste bitter and lack flavor.

6. As the coffee starts to brew, open the lid so the condensation water doesn't get into the coffee, otherwise it will dilute the fine taste of espresso.

Remove the espresso pot from the heat when the coffee is ready.

7. Drink it right away.
Enjoy its full flavor and aroma.

• Get a high-quality stovetop or moka pot.


• Use fresh and cold filtered water.


• Fill up the bottom chamber with water just below the steam release valve.


• Get fresh espresso roast, with high percentage of arabica blend.


• Use finely ground coffee, just coarse enough not to go through the filter holes.


• Use the right ratio of coffee to water. This is one of the most important things you can do to ensure a good cup.


• Fill up the funnel filter with coffee without packing it.


• Keep the heat burner low and under the pot. Brewing process must be slow.


• Remove the stovetop from the heat as soon it starts gurgling.


• Replace the rubber gasket, it may be dry and too old to be effective.


• Clean the pot thoroughly with hot water every single time you use it.

• Do not have water seeping through the funnel filter.


• Do not leave coffee grounds on the filter rim or bottom chamber's thread.


• Do not let the water boil to brew the espresso, use low heat.


• Do not use soap or detergent to clean the stovetop parts, just hot water.