Neapolitan flip coffee pot

A typical Neapolitan flip coffee pot. The pot has already been "flipped". There is no opening at that end of the pot; a lid has been placed there for storage.

The Neapolitan flip coffee pot (Italian language: Napoletana, Neapolitan language: cuccumella) is a drip brew coffeemaker for the stove top. Unlike a Moka Express, a Napoletana does not use the pressure of steam to force the water through the coffee, relying instead on gravity.

History

The Napoletana is claimed to have been invented in 1819 by a Frenchman named Morize.[1][2] The reason for taking its name from the city of Naples is unknown: perhaps it is due to its popularity in Italy.

Structure and use

It consists of a bottom section filled with water, a filter section in the middle filled with finely ground coffee, and an upside-down pot placed on the top. When the water boils, the entire three-part coffee maker is flipped over to let the water filter through the coffee grounds. Once the water has dripped through the grounds, the water-boiling and filter sections are removed, and the coffee is served from the remaining pot. If coarse grounds are used, the coffee is brewed quite mildly. Using a very dark, finely ground roast, in the "Neapolitan" style, this method can produce a coffee that has a stronger flavor than an automatic drip brew maker.

Classic Designs

Southern Italian Riccardo Dalisi redesigned this classic for Alessi. He began his research in 1979 and earned international attention when his design entered into production in 1987.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ William H. Ukers, All About Coffee, New York, The Tea and Coffee Trade Journal Company, 1922, cap.34.
  2. ↑ Selecting a Coffee Brewing Method
  3. ↑ (Italian) Biografie: Riccardo Dalisi

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