No it should start off slow and thick, and then gradually fill up the upper chamber. You will get an eye for when it starts getting very transluscent and flowing fast. Remove from heat when that starts happening
Also check all the holes in the filter and the basket are clear. I have a couple of Moka pots which just don't work and always boil and try to explode. It could be that. If you have no joy I can lend you a reliable old favourite, and you could ask Monmouth to grind it a little coarser than normal.
No it should start off slow and thick, and then gradually fill up the upper chamber. You will get an eye for when it starts getting very transluscent and flowing fast. Remove from heat when that starts happening
Also check all the holes in the filter and the basket are clear. I have a couple of Moka pots which just don't work and always boil and try to explode. It could be that. If you have no joy I can lend you a reliable old favourite, and you could ask Monmouth to grind it a little coarser than normal.