How to Make Turkish Coffee

Making Turkish coffee is a traditional method of preparing coffee that results in a strong and aromatic brew.

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make Turkish coffee:

Ingredients:

• Freshly ground coffee beans (finely ground, similar to powdered sugar)
• Cold water
• Sugar (optional)
• Cardamom (optional)
• Briki/Cezve (small coffee pot)
• Demitasse cups

Instructions:

1. Add Coffee: For each cup of coffee, add one heaping teaspoon of finely ground coffee into the briki/cezve. Adjust the amount of coffee based on your taste preferences.

1. Add Sugar and Cardamom: If you like your coffee sweet and/or with a hint of cardamom flavor, you can add sugar and a pinch of ground cardamom at this stage. One to two teaspoons of sugar and a small pinch of cardamom per cup is a common starting point, but you can adjust to taste.

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   Mix: Stir the mixture well until the coffee and any additional ingredients (sugar, cardamom) are dissolved in the water. This forms a slurry-like mixture.

1. Measure the Water: Measure one demitasse cup (approximately 60-70 ml) of cold water for each cup of coffee you plan to make. Pour the water into the briki/cezve.

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3. Heat: Place the briki/cezve on low heat. It's important to use low heat and keep an eye on the process, as Turkish coffee can boil over quickly.

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5. Foaming: As the mixture heats up, it will start to foam. Allow the foam to rise without letting it boil over. Just before it boils over, remove the briki/cezve from the heat and let the foam settle.

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7. Pouring: Carefully pour a little bit of the foam into each of the demitasse cups. Then, return the briki/cezve to the heat and let it foam up again. Repeat this process until you have filled all the cups.

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9. Serving: Allow the coffee grounds to settle in the briki/cezve for a minute before pouring the remaining coffee into the cups. This helps separate the grounds from the liquid.

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2. Enjoy: Turkish coffee is typically enjoyed slowly, sipped, and savored. Allow the grounds to settle at the bottom of the cup as you enjoy the rich flavors.

Remember that making Turkish coffee requires a bit of practice to perfect the technique. The key is to control the heat and achieve the right level of foam without boiling over. Also, keep in mind that the coffee grounds settle at the bottom of the cup, so avoid drinking the last sip to avoid a mouthful of grounds.

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