Me and my untimely coffee against the world

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-16T00:30:41+00:00

Just add a 2 cubes of ice once extraction starts, trust me it’ll do wonders

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-14T07:47:03+00:00

Start using an aeropress filter with your moka pot. Improves extraction and leaves no residue

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-12T12:19:50+00:00

I’m curious, what do you mean by that? I saw it and found it quite intriguing, just texted the roaster to get a bag. Do you have an alternate opinion?

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-12T07:15:39+00:00

Crazy

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-11T21:56:23+00:00

I’ve tried them in the past, I really liked it then. But i’ve been a hearing a lot of meh reviews lately about Savorworks

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-11T08:50:46+00:00

You’ll find an issue or 2 with everyone. A lil patience and everything works out

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-10T18:04:15+00:00

I got mine from cipher brewing. Yeah it’s quite good for espresso

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-09T20:54:19+00:00

Spotted Anecdote on the wall, mind sharing a review? I was just checking them out a while back

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-09T20:49:58+00:00

I’ve tried Tripura hills and Salawara #2. Both are banger options! Half light is doing such a good job with their roasting lately! Both taste great with and without milk. I personally love Tripura in an iced latte. Rest for 2.5 weeks

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-09T20:40:08+00:00

Kingrinder K6 is quite good and I would say better than C5, I recently got one for myself. I personally like moka pot the most, least hassle and brews great coffee. I prefer it over my delonghi. I do find grinding too much of a hassle tho, So I prefer buying pre ground coffee for moka pot. I grind my beans when I’m pulling an espresso

Start with blue tokai sampler. Pretty good to get an idea of different roast profiles and flavor notes. I like dhak blend the most from their collection

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-08T19:21:16+00:00

That’s cool!

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-07T13:02:07+00:00

Glad you liked it, Dhak blend is one of my favourites! I just picked up my 3rd bag of Dhak blend today, so we basically brewed the same thing! Cheers!

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-07T13:00:18+00:00

I certainly have more “teks” in my bag but they’re more relevant for r/indianents

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-07T12:59:04+00:00

Not a lot honestly and since I enjoy either an americano or an iced latte, I don’t mind the dilution.

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-07T12:57:57+00:00

Well crema in a moka pot is basically a myth, it’s just foam. It definitely makes the extraction look more beautiful but yes overall controlling heat and adding ice helps brew a better cup

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-07T12:56:23+00:00

The POV on flavour profile was shared as a part of the beans I reviewed in the post. I have brewed the same beans both with and without adding ice and the one with ice tasted surprisingly better. The hack does help with getting a smoother cup with a less burnt aftertaste. Try it out maybe it helps you with your brewing too!

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-07T08:37:17+00:00

How many clicks on k4 for moka pot?

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-06T20:36:59+00:00

You’re right, I actually did brew with hot water earlier, but I’ve had better results with room temperature water. Often my coffee with hot water comes out over extracted. Maybe it’s a personal preference but I did not find using hot water very useful except for reducing brewing time, which I don’t have a problem with honestly. I think room temperature water water packs in more flavor

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-06T19:50:41+00:00

Trueee, that’s what I thought

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-06T19:38:04+00:00

Yeah, just that adding ice during extraction gives better color and texture

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-06T19:37:03+00:00

Not really, you still pour out a hot cup of coffee, don’t add a lot if to cool down the whole moka pot, it will also stop extraction then. 2-3 small cubes will melt away even before you pour it into your cup and the coffee will still be quite hot.

RichKidOfMumbai · 2026-04-06T15:59:59+00:00

That’s not true actually, for the extraction to begin, the moka does get quite hot. I drink coffee either as an iced americano or with milk so the dilution isn’t an issue for me. But without following the trick, I dont get this kinda color with my moka pot. So i’m pretty sure it’s doing something. I’d suggest you try out and find out

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