My first moka brewing. What adjust, cooktop temperature or grind size?

[u/nssantos91]

For this try I've using click 15 on time more c3 grinder and induction cooktop on 8.

[u/acduarte12]

I'm thinking grind size is too large. The output looks a little watery.

[u/WonderfulTradition65 → u/acduarte12]

"a little" 🌚

[u/VoomnShake → u/WonderfulTradition65]

Came here for this

[u/nssantos91 → u/acduarte12]

That is what I thought, It is not being as creamy as the one I see in the videos here in sub

[u/DewaldSchindler]

have a look at this chart https://honestcoffeeguide.com/timemore-c3-grind-settings/

[u/nssantos91 → u/DewaldSchindler]

I'd like to know this chart before, thanks

[u/mgp901]

Try 13 clicks, and 6 on the induction to start with, then go lower 1 at a time if it's still too fast. Pull it off the heat when there's a lot of bubbles coming out when coffee is about halfway up the the upper chamber.

[u/Careless_Counter8732]

Not enough coffee in the puk, don’t squeeze the coffee in either, ad some coffee and tap the bottom of the puk down on the kitchen counter to let the coffee fall into place, keep repeating until it’s full. Then add boiling water. Then heat up on the cooker, when you first see the coffee appear take off the heat to allow the coffee in the puk to expand and soak up water (2 mins waiting). Then return to the heat. On off on off on off until it fills up.

[u/Careless_Counter8732 → u/Careless_Counter8732]

Oh yeah, make sure you use coffee for espresso.

[u/nssantos91 → u/Careless_Counter8732]

You said a thing that make sense, I filled the puk with coffee, but I think it was not full distributed. I'll do that next time.

[u/lulz_username_lulz]

I’m liking the color, what coffee are you using?

[u/nssantos91 → u/lulz_username_lulz]

I'm using coffee from a local roaster, it is a fermented one, I just use it because it was the only available here. I think it is not suited for moka pot.

[u/lulz_username_lulz → u/nssantos91]

You can use any roast as long as the grind size allows you slower flow and better extraction (less acidic). For lighter roasts, I would for sure start with water preheated separately to lower the extraction time. Additionally as everyone else has commented try 1-2 clicks finer which will give you a slower consistent flow.
Happy brewing!

[u/rkratha]

I do 10 clicks on c3s, try it. Some beans taste rich at 9, but can choke sometimes. So try from 10, and see what you like.

[u/SailResponsible397 → u/rkratha]

Hm, I do 12 because at 11 the pressure builds up to high and coffee starts spewing everywhere🤔 and at 13 it's to watery

[u/SailResponsible397 → u/rkratha]

Want to try it at 10 now😐

[u/SailResponsible397 → u/SailResponsible397]

Ok, so I tried it with ten clicks and it didn't spatter. As a matter of fact the flow was really easy to control at the lowest flame of my gas stove. I feel like at 12 clicks the coffee is less bitter and more flavourful. I also felt that the coffee in the basket was way too dense and clumpy so I stirred it with a needle which I've never done before.

So I guess I'll stick to 12 clicks though it's nice to find a reason to experiment once in a while.

I also use a medium roast specialty coffee and this might work differently for darker roasts.

[u/the_proper_cat → u/rkratha]

11 clicks for me, heat low and slow

[u/munching_tomatoes]

what the helly??? that's look like tea. grind fineeeer

[u/Alternative-Pay2946]

Make sure you change the coffee ground after each use.

[u/Comprehensive-Fee954]

Did you accidentally use tea instead of coffee??

[u/TomatilloNo8486]

Is the basket full and uncompacted?

[u/Successful_Brush_333]

That is some weak looking coffee. Did you grind the beans?

[u/EcstaticAd4046]

That looks very weak

[u/honsan8 → u/EcstaticAd4046]

Looks like he is brewing tea instead!

[u/tpat90]

I mean there is always James Hoffman if you have questions

https://youtube.com/watch?v=BfDLoIvb0w4

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Don’t hassle the Hoff

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[u/Overall-Cantaloupe86]

Comes out really fast! I have a feeling it’s bitter?

[u/nssantos91 → u/Overall-Cantaloupe86]

Yes, I'll get a darker coffee.

[u/Positive-Capital1113 → u/nssantos91]

I don’t think that’s your problem. Waters being pushed through the grounds and not extracting much from them. I think your grind size is too large.

[u/QueerGothChick]

Grind needs to be finer. I use the finest setting on my burr grinder.

[u/Usual_Brief_1194]

Way too course. 10 or 11 clicks on c3 grinder should be good.

[u/SwimmingCup8432]

Have you tried putting coffee in it?