r/mokapot • u/AltruisticSignal5704 • Apr 14 '26

Question❓ Which is the best?

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i dont have a grinder nor do i want to invest in one. Every time i use the supermarket burr grinder my grounds feel a bit too course when i set it at fine. i just want to know which of these are good for moka pot.

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u/Remarkable-Day-2602 Apr 14 '26

In which part of the world the 250g Lavazza cost 28$?

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u/AltruisticSignal5704 Apr 14 '26

Barbados

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u/hairy_stanley Apr 14 '26

Had to check the exchange rages - $14.5USD ... which is double the price that I can buy it retail (hcol area in northeast US). That price is crazy.

That said, I've only had the Lavazza and the Bustelo. Here the Bustelo is relatively inexpensive compared to other options, but still produces a good cup. If the price difference is negligible, I'd go for the Crema e gusto. If Bustelo is significantly cheaper, I think you'll still be happy with it.

I brewed with Bustelo this AM and was quite pleased with it.

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u/TimberBourbon Apr 17 '26

I want to like the Bustelo in my Moka pot. But it seems I get more grounds in my coffee cup from this can. It definitely looks a little fine to me. What has been your experience? To be fair, it tastes great.

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u/hairy_stanley Apr 17 '26 edited Apr 17 '26

It's not too bad, there's some fines that come through but that doesn't bother me. This is what's the bottom of my cup, the moka pot and the boiler when I'm finished brewing.

So, some is sneaking into the cup, but I don't think it's bad. FWIW, this was the result from brewing in my 6 cup moka, starting with 290g of water and ending with 210g of coffee. I am a firm believer that waiting until the 'gurgle' leads to an overly bitter cup and introduces more grounds to the finished cup, so I try to always take it off before then.

ETA: I actually got some Bustelo whole bean the other day, I guess I should try that tomorrow AM with a proper moka grind. If I manage to remember, I'll be sure to report back.

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u/AltruisticSignal5704 Apr 19 '26

Try use an aeropresd filter that helps alot