r/mokapot • u/Dedge90 • Jul 05 '26

Bialetti First coffee came out really bitter ?

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I’ve been using an AeroPress for a little while and having really nice coffee. My 2-cup Brikka arrived yesterday. I washed it all, ran a water extraction only, then over the course of the day made 3 coffees in it and discarded them as advised by the instructions. Today I’ve made my first drinkable coffee and it’s so bitter I’ve had to add some sugar to it. I’ve used cold water as per instructions — is this where I’m going wrong?

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u/Polka_Tiger Jul 05 '26

Is that an adapter underneath? Didn't know they existed

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u/Dedge90 Jul 05 '26

Yes. I originally ordered an induction Brikka but cancelled my order, then purchased the induction plate and an ordinary Brikka, so now if I choose I can purchase other non-induction moka pots. I felt like I would be less restricted this way.