Place the tablespoon of coffee powder into the pot.

Place sweetener in, if desired.

Fill your espresso cup with water and then pour into the pot.

Give the pot a stir.

Set a timer for 4 minutes.

After 4 minutes, do not take your eyes from the pot.

It will begin to foam and rise, when it reaches the top, just before spilling over, remove from the heat and pour into your cup.

Let sit a moment or two before drinking. This will let it cool to a drinkable temperature and let the grounds settle to the bottom of the cup.