Turkish coffee is rich and thick.
Brewed on the stovetop with very fine grounds, its served in small cups, often with something sweet.
Heres how to make Turkish coffee in the traditional cezve.
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And unlike the common styles of American and European coffees, Turkish coffee isnt filtered.
Do not drink it fast, as the grounds need to settle in the finjan first.
Turkish coffee is not difficult to make.
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It is always served with water, which is used to cleanse the palate before sipping the coffee.
And often there are sweets served along with it, likeTurkish delight, candies, or chocolate.
By the late 1800s, there were nearly 2,500 coffeehouses in Istanbul.
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Turkish coffees tradition goes beyond the coffeehouse though.
The grounds of the Turkish coffee are even sometimes used to tell fortunes.
Greek coffee is almost identical to Turkish coffee, with their pot called a briki instead of a cezve.
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In Bosnia and Herzegovina, preparation is slightly different.
But Turkish coffee is the exception.
Most home coffee grinders cant produce ground coffee this fine.
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Because of this, I suggest buying a pre-ground coffee that is designed specifically for Turkish coffee.
A popular brand that it’s possible for you to find online isKurukahveci Mehmet Efendi.
In English, the terms cezve and ibrik are used interchangeably.
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The slanted walls of the cezve also help circulate the grounds inside the pot as it boils.
Traditionally the cezve is made of copper or brass and often lined on the inside with tin.
But everyday cezve are usually stainless steel or aluminum.
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The handle is commonly wood, though it can be made of metal, plastic, or resin.
it’s possible for you to find cezve and finjan online and at specialty shops, often in sets.
Cezve come in a variety of sizes.
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Pick the size of cezve that is appropriate for the amount of coffee you want to make.
Theres no need to buy a large one if you only plan on making a single or double serving.
A cezve with an 8-ounce capacity will yield up to two 3-ounce servings.
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As such, its important to ask how much sugar the person wants before preparation.
Just replace the water with an equal amount of milk.
Add the sugar and/or spice, if using, to the pot along with the grounds.
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Stir with a small spoon or chopstick to combine.
Tip
Always add the sugar and/or spice to the water with the coffee grounds.
Mix together, then boil on the stovetop without stirring the coffee.
Place the cezve on the stovetop and cook on medium-low heat, until the water just starts to boil.
This should take about 3 to 4 minutes.
Dont walk away from your coffee as it brews.
It does not take much for an unwatched cezve to boil over and make a mess.
Once you see the Turkish coffee start to boil and rise, remove from the heat.
Once the coffee has settled down, return the pot to the stove and let it boil again.
After the 4th time, pour the rest of the coffee into the finjan.
Serve with a glass of cold water and a sweet treat like Turkish delight on the side.
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