Moka

I'm willing to bet that most of you do not open your kitchen cabinet and see this contraption sitting there..

This is a Moka pot, commonly found in any Italian kitchen. It is quite simply a stove-top espresso machine. In fact, it is also fairly simple to use (even if you don't have years of Barista experience).

So if you happen to come across one of these, just follow these simple instructions below and prepare yourself a nice, strong cup of Moka-brewed espresso.

1. Unscrew the top half from the bottom half.
2. Fill bottom container to indicated line with water.
3. Fill middle chamber with finely ground coffee beans, level out with a spoon.
4. Screw the top back onto it's base, and place on stove-top.
5. Boil at a medium temperature until you see the water eventually rise into the top part. (when you start to see steam bubbles and hear a gurgling noise, the lower chamber is empty)

-The high brewing temperature causes more caffeine and flavor to be extracted, also resulting in a stronger brew more similar to espresso than "drip coffee".