A moment of silence for the man who brought mustaches to the world of coffee. Renato Bialetti, the man behind the iconic Bialetti moka pot logo, passed away last week at the age of 93. Many credit him for bringing the strong espresso-like flavors from the coffee shops of Italy into the home, and he did it with style. Let’s pay homage to him by learning how to optimize that stylish little pot’s functionality with a few easy measures to up your morning moka pot game.

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Unfamiliar with the Moka Pot? No problem, here’s Moka Pot brewing 101:

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Now that you’ve got the basics down, let’s take it to the next level, shall we?

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Feature Photo Credit: Lloyd Morgan