FRENCH PRESS VS MOKA POT! In-depth Comparison (For Beginners)

Are you a French Press person? Or maybe a Moka Maestro? In this video, I give a basic run down of how to brew coffee in both the French press and the Moka pot, some of the key benefits of each brewer, and then I want to give you my rating of where each brewer lands on 4 different sliding scales:

1. Ease of use (Simple to complex)
2. Full Bodied texture (clear to full bodied)
3. Flavour complexity (plain to multi dimensional)
4. Potential Issues (Few to Many)

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[vgamedude]

Love the french press. Simple and delicious. Also like how these devices have very little or no plastic. I hate how much plastic there is in the coffee world versus tea.

[goddessofcrows]

How do you not have more subscribers? Your videography and audio are beautifully well done and the content matter is on point. Top notch!

[rogeliogamboa]

Sir, thank you for your very straight forward, simple explanation on coffee brewing - I have both French Press and Moka Pot - I prefer coffee brewed from Moka Pot, it extracts more coffee flavor and essence from the ground coffee -thanks again - from Philippines PS - they have nice locally grown Arabica and Robusta - Arabica is more flavorful brewed in the Moka Pot than Robusta

[falseprophet]

I just used a Moka Pot for the first time. From using a FP for a few years, I was surprised in the flavors the MP got out of the same coffee I've been using on the FP. A more full mouth experience with notes I hadn't noticed from the FP brew. Thanks for the video and an in depth explanation, I thought I was going nuts on how big a difference it was. 🙏🏻

[israteeg]

One extra benefit of the French press is that once you grasp the coffee to liquid ratios, you can easily alter and vary the number of cups as needed, unlike Moka pots which force you to make a fixed amount of coffee each time.

However, aside from Espresso Machines, I agree that Moka pots can provide a richer flavor profile than any other brewing method I've tried.

[BN]

I love using the moka pot. I have a french press at work too, just because it's more convenient to use boiling water and make coffee in a french press, but if I'm at home, always moka pot. Doesn't matter if I want to drink it dark, americano, latte, espresso, whatever it is, a full-body coffee taste is always what I'm after. I boil the water first, and then pour it into the moka pot. This helps the coffee taste less bitter because you're not cooking the coffee over the stove while waiting for the water to boil. However, this does mean that the coffee is more under extracted, so I do have to baby it a bit more by taking the moka pot off the stove, put it back on the stove on low, and keep managing it this way. It's not too much work, but it does mean that I have to give it more attention. Pretty much, the coffee should come up and slowly pour out instead of splashing out. If that coffee is splashing out, it's too much heat. Then when it's done, I will run the bottom over cold water. Don't let your coffee sit in the hot pot with hot water when it's done boiling. Cool it down, then pour it out.

[timothyf]

Very nice video! I use both... the French Press and the Moka Pot. The decision is made by whether I want a very strong coffee or a semi-strong cup and the amount of time I have. The French Press doesn't need watching over. A minute to bloom and 3 minutes to brew. And if you are getting dressed, a minute or so off, will not be catastrophic. With the Moka Pot, you get the closest thing to an Espresso that you can get without going to your savings account. But it does require a little more attention while brewing. and it gives you a nice strong, full-bodied coffee. It has produced some of the finest cups that I have brewed. Both have their own niche and remain in my kitchen, waiting to see what mood I am in that day. Considering you can get both for under $100, why not get both? You can't go wrong!

[mikewaschka]

Nice comparison. I have both… and also a Gaggia Classic Pro. I love the Gaggia but live in a state that has very hard water and descaling is a beat-down! When I am asked what I recommend between all of them by people seeking my opinion, and they like espresso or strong coffee, I tell them that the Moka Pot is better but not radically so. I also make French Press coffee and it is good. When you have both, you can make coffee in the Moka Pot, then heat milk on the stove top or in the microwave then pour it into the French Press and froth it there by moving the plunger up and down to desired consistency. It isn’t quite what steamed milk is from an espresso machine but is a nice, inexpensive compromise, yielding an enjoyable coffee experience. I think the clean up of both is simple. The French Press goes into the dishwasher. My Moka Pot is stainless steel because I don’t like the powdery finish that develops on the surface of the aluminum Moka Pots over time. I recommend using both as they aren’t expensive to buy. Unless you have a strong desire for an espresso machine and are willing to make the commitment to maintaining it I’d skip that option altogether. ☕️

[channelsixtysix]

I have both brewers. Started with the plunger then moved to the Moka pot. I prefer the stronger coffee from the Moka pot. As for the apparatus, it is simplicity itself. I have both the Bialetti Moka and Brikka pots.

[davidr]

For under $100 you can get a moka pot for espresso style coffee, a french press for regular coffee and another small press to use as a milk frother. No nasty pods, no maintenance, no waste, no lost counterspace, extremely long life of equipment, and lots of flexibility from ratios and grinds

[johnathan]

Always been an aeropress fan but the more I learn about and use the Moka pot the more I appreciate it. Thank you for your video.

[Josukegaming]

This is a really well made video! Both in terms of audio, visual quality, and also the general presentation/comparison was very well done!

[MarcosSilva-bbmj]

Well, it seems I'm one of the few who prefer french press. I like testing different combinations of ratio, grind and time of infusion. I think it's a good method to extract the natural sweetness of the coffee. Have to try more moka pot though.

[Brockthedog]

Your presentation confirms my experience. Well done. 🎉

[rainer]

I own a French press, and a moka pot. I also lean more towards the moka pot in terms of flavor. The first moka pot I had melted the rubber handle off from the heat, so I always grab the handle with a cloth to prevent burning my hands, and rinse the outside off with some cold water in my sink to prevent that from happening.

[gsakaya]

I use a french press and I love. But a brew at a 1:10. I am thinking about getting a moka pot. Great video. Congrats

[glennlawrence]

Well done.... I drink both, but I use the Moka pot far more ...just fits my preference. I'll have french press. Now and then ...it took me far longer to get the French press to get right and even now I have trouble getting a consistent brew ...thanks 👍

[-IE_it_yourself]

you need both. the press is great for tea and other stuff too. but a mokka pot is a must.

I just found out about the brikka, i want to try one.

[NaughtiusMaximu]

i've been using an 800ml french press for about 4 years now and love it. i don't weigh my coffee, just kinda wing it in my hand grinder that i got at the same time so i can now approximate the proper amount and grind size, using a ceramic burr grinder

recently got a moka espress and am very much looking forward to experimenting with it with the new steel burr grinder i got with it. i decided to get one at a cost compromise after trying espresso from my sister's espresso machine i tried while on vacation

I typically use dark to med-dark roast coffees i get from trade

[AlenPalander]

Nicely done! Now I need to make a coffee ☕️