I wouldn't say it's you. Moka pots aren't great, though they are convenient-ish. ;) As https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/5197/is-the-moka-pot-predispo

I wouldn't say it's you. Moka pots aren't great, though they are convenient-ish. ;) As https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/5197/is-the-moka-pot-predisposed-to-producing-burnt-or-bitter-coffee https://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/5197/is-the-moka-... says, preheating the water might help if your results are overly bitter.