Moka Pot Brew Kit

A trusty coffee scale is a necessity for consistency in any aspect of brewing. This is why Rhino has introduced its own scales into the market, focusing on reliability and affordability. The Rhino Brewing Scale, Rhino Bench Scale, Rhino Dosing Scale, and Rhino Pocket Scale have been designed for all coffee weighing needs, including weighing espresso, weighing whole beans, and brewing pour-over.

The Rhino 3kg Brew Scale has a large 3kg/ 105oz weighing capacity, with selectable Auto-Off, Overload Protection, Tare, and Calibration features. Great for brewing pour-overs, you can time your brew for the perfect cup.

Features

• Selectable auto-off
• Tare/Calibration
• Overload Protection
• Timer

Specifications

Capacity: 3000g / 105oz
Accuracy: 0.1g / 0.035oz
Modes: G/OZ/LB-OZ/ML
Platform Dimensions: 126mm x 126mm / 4.96in x 4.96in
Platform Material: ABS Plastic
Display: White Backlit LCD
Power: 2 x AAA Batteries (included)

Moka Pot Brewing Recipe

What you’ll need:

• A Moka pot brewer
• Ground coffee (medium-fine)
• Scale (optional)
• Timer
• Hot water just off the boil
  

Moka pots come in lots of different sizes, so you may need to adjust your recipe to suit your particular needs. For this, we’re using a 1:16 ratio of 20g coffee to 320g water.

Method:

1. Boil your kettle.
2. Fill the filter basket with 20g of coffee, give the basket a quick tap to settle the grounds, and level it off.
3. Add 320g of boiled water to the bottom chamber, then place the filter basket on top. Now carefully screw on the top chamber (use a tea towel or something to hold the bottom chamber, as it will be hot!). Make sure to screw the top chamber on firmly but not too tight.
4. Place on a medium-low heat with the lid open. Keep an eye on it.
5. When coffee begins to trickle from the spout, turn the heat to low. Keep watching. Once the top chamber is around two-thirds full—but importantly, before it starts spluttering—take the Moka pot off the heat. Now, quickly rinse the bottom chamber under a cold tap; this will help stop the extraction and avoid an overly bitter brew. As soon as possible, decant the coffee from the Moka pot into cups or a serving vessel, as otherwise the heat of the brewer could affect the taste.
   

Notes:

• Moka pots come in different sizes and materials, and some work better on particular stove tops—Bialetti sells versions made specifically for induction hobs, for example—so it’s important to make sure your brewer and hob are compatible.
• While it needs attention during brewing, the Moka pot is quite forgiving when it comes to measurements. If you don’t have a scale handy you can go volumetric: fill the filter basket with coffee and level it off, but don’t press or tamp it down, and add water to the bottom chamber up until the pressure release valve.
• James Hoffmann’s Ultimate Moka Pot Technique video has some additional tips, including adding an AeroPress filter which he says results in a cleaner cup.

Don't have a Moka Pot? Check out our other brewing guides on our journal page, 'How To Brew Coffee at Home.'

We buy seasonally so the components for our Red Stag espresso blend change throughout the year, but we always aim for a cup that is sweet and fruity with a lovely chocolate base. We’re proud to offer a coffee that can stand alone as espresso but is equally phenomenal in milk.

Our aim with Red Stag Espresso is to offer a consistent and reliable blend for our all our customers, whether they're a specialty cafe owner or an enthusiastic home espresso brewer.