Brewing Methods

Moka Pot
Also known as the stove top espresso maker, this contraption is an Italian steam based coffee maker.  This device is comprised of three metal pieces.  The bottom section holds the water, the middle funnel shaped filter holds the grounds and the empty top section receives the produced coffee.  The unit is place on a heat source and as the water boils pressure increases and pushes the water up through the grounds and into the top section.  Although there is debate whether the moka pot creates an authentic espresso, it is an inexpensive alternative for pressurized brewing and it does create a rich concentrated cup.

Drip Brew
The drip method still remains the most common way to brew coffee.  With this method, water is heated in a chamber to almost boiling and slowly poured over the ground coffee beans.  This is either done with an electronic drip machine where the water is sprayed over the grounds, or done manually by pouring the water over the grounds in a cone-shaped filter.

FrenchPress
This is a very simple method to create a rich and vibrant cup of coffee.  Because of the direct contact between the water and the coffee, the 'steeping" grounds produce a thicker, more intense and flavorful cup of coffee than a regular cup of coffee.