Why you shouldn’t make a mound when making coffee

2. Coffee too bitter or burnt

With a compacted mound, the water struggles to pass through and remains in contact with the grounds too much. The result? A coffee:

• overextracted , therefore more bitter
• with a burnt aftertaste
• less balanced in flavor

3. You do not respect the functioning of the moka pot

Moka pots are designed to work with a precise amount of untamped coffee. Altering this ratio also alters the final result, risking not achieving the right creaminess and aroma.

The correct method for making good coffee with a moka pot

Here’s how to use the moka pot correctly:

• Fill the filter to the level , without creating mounds
• Do not press the powder
• Close the moka by screwing it tightly, but without forcing it
• Use low heat and remove from heat as soon as the coffee starts to rise
• Stir the coffee in the tank before pouring it

Making a mound when making coffee with a moka pot is a habit you should break. To obtain better, safer, and more aromatic coffee, simply fill the filter evenly and without pressure . The flavor will thank you!