Turkish coffee is a unique and aromatic coffee drink that is popular in many parts of the world, especially in the Middle East and Balkans. It is a strong and bold coffee that is brewed with finely ground coffee beans and served unfiltered in a small cup with a bit of sugar. This recipe will teach you how to make Turkish coffee at home using a cezve, a traditional Turkish coffee pot.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of finely ground coffee beans (Turkish coffee grind)
- Sugar to taste
Special equipment
- Cezve (Turkish coffee pot)
- Small cups for serving
Instructions
- Begin by filling the cezve with 1 cup of cold water. The amount of water used can be adjusted according to your preference for coffee strength.
- Add 1 tablespoon of finely ground coffee beans to the water. Make sure to use a Turkish coffee grind, which is very fine.
- Add sugar to taste. Traditionally, Turkish coffee is sweetened with a small amount of sugar, but the amount can be adjusted to your preference.
- Place the cezve on the stove and heat on low to medium heat. The coffee should be heated slowly to avoid boiling.
- As the coffee heats up, use a spoon to stir the mixture a few times. This helps to distribute the coffee grounds and ensures an even brew.
- Once the coffee begins to heat up, a foam will form on top of the mixture. When the foam starts to rise, remove the cezve from the heat.
- Allow the foam to settle for a few seconds before returning the cezve to the heat. Repeat this process two or three times until the foam no longer rises.
- Once the foam has settled, pour the coffee into small cups, making sure to distribute the foam evenly between the cups.
- Serve the coffee hot with a glass of water on the side. The water is used to cleanse the palate between sips of the strong and flavorful coffee.
Tips
- Turkish coffee should be served immediately after brewing. If left to sit, the coffee can become bitter.
- It is important to use a very fine grind of coffee beans for Turkish coffee. If the coffee is ground too coarsely, it will not brew properly.
- The amount of sugar used can be adjusted to taste. Traditionally, Turkish coffee is sweetened with a small amount of sugar, but you can add more or less depending on your preference.
Conclusion
Turkish coffee is a unique and flavorful coffee that is easy to make at home with a few simple ingredients and a cezve. This recipe will help you create a delicious cup of Turkish coffee that is sure to impress your friends and family. So why not try making Turkish coffee at home today?
