Hello Everyone,
I'm sure I'm not the only one who loves to enjoy a nice cup of coffee…..or two……or three…….
Yes coffee is very important to us one our little starter homestead here in Alexandria. In this wonderful life my husband and I have built with kids, baking, writing, animals and making sure everyone has clean underwear, coffee is quite literally fuel that keeps our engines running.
And may I just say, nothing hits the spot more like sitting down with my 3 pm cup and a sweet treat before cleaning up an getting ready to get dinner in the oven.
Yes I’m a little bit of a coffee nerd. But no matter how many brewing methods I’ve tried, I always come back to my moka pot as my all time favorite method.
Not only does it taste amazing but there is something about it that just feels like slow old fashioned living which I just love! It’s not flashy. It doesn’t beep or buzz. It just sits on the stove, patiently doing its thing, filling the kitchen with that deep, comforting coffee aroma.
But enough fantasizing lets get into the good stuff.
Why Moka Pot Coffee Tastes So Good
Moka pot coffee has a very distinct flavor — rich, bold, and full-bodied — and it comes down to how it’s brewed.
Unlike drip coffee, a moka pot uses gentle pressure created by steam to push hot water through finely ground coffee. It’s not quite espresso, but it’s stronger than your average cup. Because there’s no paper filter, all those beautiful natural oils stay right where they belong — in your mug.
The result is a coffee that’s:
Deep and slightly chocolatey
Smooth but strong
Perfect on its own or with a splash of milk
It’s the kind of coffee that pairs effortlessly with a cookie… or two.
How a Moka Pot Works
A moka pot has three simple parts:
The bottom chamber holds water
The middle basket holds the coffee grounds
The top chamber collects the brewed coffee
As the pot heats on the stove, steam pressure builds in the bottom chamber and gently pushes the water up through the coffee. In just a few minutes, rich coffee fills the top — no pumps, no buttons, no rush.
My Simple Moka Pot Routine
This is how I make my coffee almost every morning……. and most afternoons 😅
I start by filling the bottom chamber with filtered water, stopping just below the safety valve.
You then pop the basket piece inside, you want to make sure the water doesn't come up through the holes. If it does you’ve added to much water to the bottom piece.
The basket gets filled with finely ground coffee, lightly leveled — never packed down.
Most Moka Pots also come with a top piece with smaller holes to place on top of the grounds. This helps to prevent any ground getting pushed up with the coffee into the top chamber.
Then I screw the pot together and place it on the stove over medium heat.
It takes about 5-10 minutes to brew. You’ll hear the coffee slowly begin to rise.
Once it starts to sputter, take it off the heat and pour into your cup! You can heat up some milk to for that latte feeling (this is what I do). You can even use a hand held milk frother if you want to get really fancy with it!
That’s it. Simple, reliable, and endlessly comforting.
What I Use in My Own Kitchen
If you’re curious to try this method yourself, here are the tools and beans I personally love and reach for again and again:
My favorite moka pot:
My favorite coffee beans:
My milk frother:
Share Your Cookies & Caffeine Moment 🤍
One of my favorite parts of this newsletter is knowing it’s being read during quiet coffee breaks, early mornings, or afternoon pauses.
If you’d like, I’d love for you to:
Share your cookies & caffeine moment on Instagram
Tag us so we can see and share your cozy rituals
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Pass It Along
If this little coffee ritual brought you a moment of calm or inspiration, please consider sharing this newsletter with someone who might enjoy it too — a fellow gluten free baker, a coffee lover, or anyone who appreciates slowing down for a few minutes.
These small connections are what make this space special.
Here’s to warm mugs, homemade treats, and the simple rituals that keep us going 🤍
— Courtley and the Pattee Hill Farmstand Family