Heat the water until it is just below boiling.

Pour the hot water into the bottom chamber of the Moka pot, filling it up to the safety valve.

Fill the filter basket with the ground coffee, without tamping it.

Screw the top chamber onto the base and place the Moka pot over low heat with the lid open.

As soon as the coffee begins to flow and splutter, close the lid.

Remove the Moka pot from the heat when you hear the coffee bubbling or when the flow starts to slow down.

Before serving, stir the coffee in the upper chamber to ensure an even flavour.