Turkish coffee does not necessarily mean that the coffee is from Turkey. Turkey does not produce coffee so the term “Turkish Coffee” usually refers to the brewing method.

Making Turkish coffee however, is not that simple and it does not entail just throwing a couple of spoons of ground coffee into a cup and then adding hot water. Turkish Coffee brewing requires some experience, patience and good timing.

Coffee being an important part of the Turkish culture is not considered just to be any other drink. It is very tasty (with and without sugar) and it is usually served after a Turkish meal.

Turkish people are well known for their hospitality to their guests and as a result they only want to serve the best food and beverages.

Things you need in order to make Turkish coffee

Coffee beans or fresh ground coffee

Turkish coffee pot ( known as cezve or ibrik in Turkish )

Turkish coffee grinder ( Manual Coffee Grinder )

Water

Coffee cups ( known as fincans in Turkish )

Sugar ( Optional )

Teaspoon for stirring

Grind Coffee Beans for Perfect Turkish Coffee Taste

For one to be able to produce the best Turkish coffee there is a need to grind the coffee beans just before starting the brewing. For the process of grinding the coffee beans it is advised to do it manually using a Turkish coffee grinder.

Grinding the coffee beans just before brewing brewing helps to add extra flavor to the coffee because the oils are preserved much longer in fresh beans. Remember that the coffee beans should be very finely grounded for the coffee to be tasty.

Turkish Coffee Brands

Manually grinding Turkish Coffee beans can be a chore for some, others are to busy to make that part of their morning or afternoon routine. It’s good to know that you can just go and buy already ground Turkish coffee that is imported from Turkey and well known for it’s quality. Some of the major brands are

If you decide to buy ground Turkish coffee, make sure that you check the expiry date in order to ensure the coffee is fresh. In addition to this, it is considered necessary for you to seal the can of the ground coffee tightly after each use in order to ensure that it stays as fresh as possible. We always advise taking the coffee out the original packet and putting it into a vacuum sealed jar. Keep it at room temperature and please do not put it inside the fridge.

Water used can affect the taste of Turkish Coffee

The water you use while making Turkish coffee will determine the quality of coffee at the end of the process. It is upon the preference of a person to determine the quality of water to be used. However, it is recommended to use bottled water which will make the coffee extra delicious. This is recommended due to the fact that most tap water in the city usually contains a lot of chlorine and this can have a big impact on how Turkish coffee tastes. The water to be used should be at room temperature and you must always remember to never use hot water in an attempt to fasten the brewing process.

Turkish Coffee pot, Cezve, Ibrik

The kind of coffee pot to use while making Turkish coffee is equally important for the production of a very delicious coffee. A Turkish coffee pot is recommended and you must ensure that it is spotless clean before you use it.

Turkish Coffee Recipe – making Turkish coffee

1) Measure the right amount of Water

Take a Turkish coffee cup and measure the amount of water you want to use to make your Turkish coffee. This is done because the same coffee cup is the one that will be used to serve the coffee after it is ready. This will ensure that you do not brew a very strong bitter coffee or very light tasteless coffee. Add the water to your coffee pot

2) Add Turkish Coffee



For each coffee cup (fincan) of water, add 1 teaspoonful of your Turkish ground coffee. You can go slightly more or less than a teaspoon depending on whether you like your coffee light or strong.

3) Add Sugar



Now it is time to add your sugar if you would like it sweet. Turkish coffee is prepared quite differently from all the other coffee brewing methods. Turkish coffee recipe requires sugar to be added before cooking the coffee unlike the other types where sugar is added after the coffee is ready. At this step you will add the sugar before placing the pot on fire. You can use any type of sugar you prefer. The Turkish people usually prepare their coffee in two different ways, you will be always asked if you would like to have sugar or no sugar.

4) Heat your Coffee Pot at Med/Low Temperature



Having added coffee, water, and sugar into the Turkish pot, now is the time to place your pot on fire and start cooking your coffee. Stir the mixture in the pot using a thin spoon and ensure that your fire is at medium to low temperature for proper extraction. Continue stirring slowly and remember never to leave your coffee on fire because it will boil and spill over. It takes only a few minutes for your coffee to boil if you are using a Turkish coffee pot ( ibrik, cezve ).

5) Take the Turkish coffee foam and put it into cups



It is good to know that Turkish coffee tastes even more delicious if it has a lot of Crema on top which is micro foam that settles on top of your coffee due to oils separating from the coffee beans under high heat. When your coffee starts foaming before boiling, you can take the coffee off the pot and use a spoon to take this foam and put it into the cups you will use to serve the coffee. this will ensure that all of your guests get a taste of the Turkish coffee foam because when you start to pour it can quickly all go into just one coffee cup. The foaming process is considered to be a very important to making proper Turkish coffee. After that you can place the coffee pot back to fire.

6) Bring coffee to near boil



After putting the cezve back on fire wait until it boils properly then remove it from the fire and serve it into the cups with the foam. Some people prefer to make it boil more than once. This is done by taking the pot from the fire and allowing it to cool for about 30 seconds and then returning it back to fire. This can be done up to three times. Don’t boil the coffee for a long time, the boil should only happen for less then 5 to 10 seconds. You should try this variation as well and judge the taste yourself.

7) Serve Turkish Coffee



Pour the Turkish coffee into cups (fincans) and remember that Turkish coffee is served with a small glass of cold water and something sweet, a piece of Turkish delight, nuts or chocolate. Always remember that Turkish coffee is never served with milk and cream.

Turkish coffee can also be made to be extra tasty by adding other flavors from such things like cardamom pods, or cinnamon sticks.

How to make Turkish coffee Steps

Making Turkish Coffee is a simple process if you have all the right tools. Remember to add your water and Turkish coffee proportionally one teaspoon for every small coffee cup (fincan) watch while it heats and stir to get an even extraction and to make sure all the sugar is blended in when the foam starts to rise take the coffee pot off the stove Take the crema foam and put it into cups Heat up the coffee pot again and bring to near boil Pour the coffee into the cups Serve your coffee along with something sweet

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