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jack_squat
May 7, 2007
Don't expect much.

Progressless posted:

Has anyone here successfully gotten the slightest amount of crema from a moka pot? I know it technically isn't espresso due to the difference in pressure when brewing but I'm wondering if it is at all possible to produce some in one.

I'm using a Bialetti Moka Express, for reference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RCDE6m-nwek

Shorter version - the key to crema is:

-Natural processed coffee
-Don't use a dark roast
-Use soon after roasting but allow a few days for outgassing

This is for espresso machines but I assume the same rules would apply for a Moka Pot.

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jack_squat
May 7, 2007
Don't expect much.

i am not so sure posted:

Anyway, a question... I want to be able to steam milk at my house so I can make ole's and tea lattes and whatnot. I don't think I'm ready to foray into espresso machines yet and if I were to get one it would be a really good one anyway. What I'm asking: is there JUST a machine available for milk steaming and frothing or would I have to buy a low-end espresso machine in order to have that option available to me? I can put milk in a pot and heat it up but I want to be able to foam it.

I've heard good things about the Nespresso Aeroccino Plus:
http://www.amazon.com/Nespresso-3192-US-Aeroccino-Plus/dp/B001UHZAYS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1332442731&sr=8-5
Though I could understand not wanting to drop $90 just to steam milk. There's a lot of stuff on Amazon if you just search for "milk steamer" or "milk frother".

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