Turkish coffee: how to prepare it in the Cezve

Turkish coffee: how to prepare it in the Cezve

Turkish coffee is a traditional way of brewing coffee. It is boiled in a small, copper-lined pot called a cezve or ibrik. The coffee is made from very finely ground beans and boiled with sugar. Turkish coffee is very strong and sweet. It is traditionally served in small cups.

preparation

To prepare Turkish coffee you need the following ingredients:

• 7 g finely ground coffee, for example our Desert Rose or Very Nutty
• 70ml of water
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

Preparation:

1. Place the cezve or ibrik on the stove and heat the water.
2. When the water is hot, add the sugar (if using) and stir until dissolved.
3. Add the ground coffee and stir until evenly distributed in the water.
4. Place the cezve or ibrik on high heat and let the coffee brew.
5. Once the coffee begins to boil, turn the stove down to the lowest setting and let the coffee simmer for 1-2 minutes.
6. Remove the coffee from the stove and serve immediately in cups.

tips

• For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality coffee beans.
• The coffee should be very finely ground.
• The cezve or ibrik should be made of copper.
• The coffee should boil slowly and evenly.
• The coffee should be served immediately.

recipes

• Turkish coffee with cardamom:

Ingredients:

• 7 g finely ground coffee , for example our Desert Rose or Very Nutty
• 70ml of water
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1/2 tsp cardamom

Preparation:

1. Place the cezve or ibrik on the stove and heat the water.
2. When the water is hot, add the sugar (if using), cardamom and ground coffee and stir until evenly distributed in the water.
3. Place the cezve or ibrik on high heat and let the coffee brew.
4. Once the coffee begins to boil, turn the stove down to the lowest setting and let the coffee simmer for 1-2 minutes.
5. Remove the coffee from the stove and serve immediately in cups.

• Turkish coffee with cinnamon:

Ingredients:

• 7 g finely ground coffee , for example our Desert Rose or Very Nutty
• 70ml of water
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preparation:

1. Place the cezve or ibrik on the stove and heat the water.
2. When the water is hot, add the sugar (if using), cinnamon, and ground coffee and stir until evenly distributed in the water.
3. Place the cezve or ibrik on high heat and let the coffee brew.
4. Once the coffee begins to boil, turn the stove down to the lowest setting and let the coffee simmer for 1-2 minutes.
5. Remove the coffee from the stove and serve immediately in cups.

Turkish coffee is a delicious and traditional drink that you can make at home. With these tips and recipes you will succeed in making the perfect Turkish coffee.