THE LONDON SIP EM10S Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Maker Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- THE LONDON SIP
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Better Coffee, Made Easy
STAINLESS STEEL STOVETOP ESPRESSO MAKER
INSTRUCTION GUIDE
AMERICANO
CAPPUCINO
ESPRESSO
• LATTE —
Compatible with Traditional & Induction Stovetops
Traditional Italian Moka Pots often leave a metallic taste in your mouth due
to the corrosion of the aluminum from which they are constructed. We have
brought the stovetop coffee pot up to date with a modern, rust-proof, non-
corroding stainless-steel construction, so you can enjoy pure-tasting Espresso
for many years to come.
— We hope you enjoy your Stovetop Espresso Maker
Getting started
1. Wash all parts in warm (not soapy) water| This will get rid of any
chemical residue left on the unit as a result of the manufacturing process.
Don’t use soap, however, as this may interfere with the coffee’s flavor.
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2. Get your coffee ready| Ground Coffee — Look for coffee ground specifically
for Moka pots. A simple search for `Moka Ground Coffee’ will return some good
results.
Coffee Beans—Grinding coffee beans fresh before use gives you the best
results. You should look to grind your coffee ‘medium fine’, just slightly
coarser than the consistency of table salt. This is coarser than espresso
grind, which is a similar consistency to flour.
3. Throw away your first 1-2 brews| Building up a thin layer of coffee oils
on the inside of your unit will seal the stainless steel surface, and should
prevent you from experiencing a metallic taste that is commonly associated
with a new unit.
Which Coffee?
Ground Coffee
Short Term storage— Once open, keep your coffee in an air-tight container
in a cool, dark place. It will stay fresh for 2-3 weeks, but will start to
drop in quality after a week or so. Do not refrigerate.
Long Term storage— If you’ve bought more than 2-3 weeks’ worth of coffee,
you can keep it fresh for up to 6 months by keeping it vacuum sealed. You can
achieve this by keeping it unopened in its original packaging, or by
purchasing a vacuum sealing machine.
Coffee Beans
Coffee beans will retain most of their quality at room temperature for 2-3 weeks. If you will not use all of them in this time, you should freeze the rest in an air-tight container. They will keep fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months with no impact on taste. They can also be ground to make coffee straight from the freezer.
Care Instructions
Looking after your Espresso Maker should keep it working well for years to
come. Here are some tips and tricks to keep it performing to its best:
Avoid using soap or a dishwasher to clean.
This will impart a soapy flavor to your next coffee. Instead, wash thoroughly
with warm water after each use. The product is dishwasher safe, but not
recommended for the reason above.
Do not reassemble when wet—
Leave all of the separate pieces to dry fully after washing. This prevents the
metal from oxidizing, stops the pot from smelling, and prevents mold.
Remove the filter and gasket once a week for a deep clean —
This will stop the build-up of old coffee from ruining the taste of your
freshly brewed pot.
Replace the Filter and gasket about once a year —
If these components start to show wear, they should be replaced. This should
not happen very frequently. You can purchase a replacement filter and gasket
set from TheLondonSip.com.
Brewing Method
| Step 1: Fill Bottom Chamber with Water. Unscrew the base of the unit
and fill the lower chamber with water. For best results, pre-heat the water in
your kettle first. This will speed up the process and improve the taste of
your coffee.
You must fill the bottom chamber with enough water, so that the level is just
below the steam release valve (the gold nut with a hole in the middle). This
is to ensure enough pressure can build up to push the water up through the
funnel.
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| Step 2: Add Ground Coffee to the Filter. Use a coffee scoop or teaspoon to
fill the filter with your ground coffee. Be sure to fill the basket, but do
not pack the coffee down tightly, as the coffee needs room to expand. Simply
level off the coffee with your finger at the end to remove any loose grounds.
Place the funnel back on top of the water-filled lower chamber.
| Important! Packing the
coffee down tightly will cause too much pressure to build up in the machine,
which can be dangerous.
| Step 3: Screw the upper and lower chambers together. Twist both chambers
together until a tight seal is made (If you pre-heated the water in a kettle,
make sure you use a hand towel to do this). Failure to do this adequately will
prevent the pressure build-up needed to brew your coffee.
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| Step 4: Place Espresso
Maker onto Stovetop. Place the unit onto the smallest burner on your stovetop,
and turn on low-medium heat.
Keep an eye on the brewing process by flipping up the lid occasionally to see
if the coffee has started seeping into the upper chamber.
Once this starts to happen, you know you are about 1 minute from enjoying your
freshly brewed coffee. When you start to hear a gurgling noise, the brewing
process is complete.
| Remove the pot from the
stovetop and run the base under the cold water tap to stop the brewing
process. This will prevent the coffee from over brewing, which produces a
bitter taste.
Step 5: Serve Up. Your coffee is now ready to be served. Pour 50m1 into a cup
for a sing leshot, or 100m1 for a double. Top off with hot water or steamed
milk as preferred.
FAQ
Below we address some of the most commonly asked questions associated with
this type of coffee maker, in order to help you get the best out of it.
Why does my coffee taste bitter?
There are two common causes of this:
- Over brewing — The coffee has been heated for too long, which causes a bitter taste. Try boiling your water in a kettle first to reduce brewing time, reducing the temperature of your burner, and running the coffee maker under a cold tap as soon as you take it off the burner, to quickly stop the brewing process and prevent over brewing.
- Coffee not fresh — If you are buying pre-ground coffee, be aware that it does not stay fresh for long. Consider buying a coffee grinder and grinding your beans fresh, as coffee beans can be kept fresh for much longer, and will always taste better when freshly ground.
Why do I get a metallic taste in my coffee?
The two main causes of this are:
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The machine is still new—This is a common issue when purchasing a new Espresso Maker, but it should subside after you have made a few ‘test brews’.
The coffee pot is too small —Why does it not produce 6 full cups of coffee?
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Over brewing — As well as causing bitterness, over brewing your coffee can also bring out some of the metallic taste commonly associated with a stovetop coffee maker. Refer to the steps from the previous question to prevent this.
1 coffee ‘cup’ is equal to 50m1 of coffee (like a shot of espresso).
If you want to make a full cup of coffee, add hot water to a single (50m1) or double (100m1) ‘cup’ of coffee from the machine. You can also add steamed milk to make a cappuccino or latte.
PRODUCT SUPPORT
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support: 1-800-467-6408
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materials and workmanship.
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