Anyone who sees the Carlsbad pot (also called the Bayreuth pot) for the first time might almost mistake it for a designer object. And in a way, that's exactly what it is – made entirely of porcelain, with no frills, no paper filters, no plastic. What remains is the pure coffee preparation. And you can feel it. In the taste, in the mouthfeel, in the entire ceremony.

The moka pot, also known as an espresso maker, mocha pot, caffettiera, or simply Bialetti, is a classic coffee-making tool. This octagonal pot has become an indispensable part of many households. But what's the best way to prepare coffee with a mocha pot?