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Want espresso-style coffee without an espresso machine? We’ll show you how to make it using a Moka pot! While we’re at it, we’ll also show you an easy hack for frothing milk for lattes—so when friends come over, you can treat them to a creamy, coffee-shop-style drink without having to invest in an expensive device.Now, Moka pots get a bad rap. A lot of people buy them, use them once with pretty nasty results, then chuck ’em in a drawer to gather dust. But with a little attention to detail, you can brew amazing espresso-style coffee in one of these inexpensive little Italian gadgets. Coffee expert and ChefSteps buddy James Hoffmann stopped by our kitchen to show us how, offering really great tips along the way. Want the full step-by-step recipe? Join <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/studiopass">Studio Pass</a>, and you’ll get access to our full <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/classes/coffee">Coffee class</a>, along with new recipes and techniques from the ChefSteps kitchen.