The Turkish Coffee is one of the most authentic and time-honored brewing methods in the world.
It’s made by simmering finely ground coffee in a small copper pot called a cezve or ibrik, often with sugar, and served unfiltered.
This slow and gentle process creates a rich, foamy, and aromatic cup of coffee that’s meant to be savored — not rushed.
🧂 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup (100 ml) cold water
- 1 heaping teaspoon finely ground Turkish coffee
- Optional: sugar (to taste)
- Optional: cardamom (for a spiced version)
🛠️ Equipment
- Cezve (ibrik) — small copper or brass coffee pot
- Demitasse cup (small coffee cup)
- Spoon
- Heat source (stovetop or sand heater)
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Process
1. Measure and Mix
Add cold water to your cezve — one cup per serving.
Add one heaping teaspoon of coffee per cup, and sugar if desired:
- No sugar: sade
- Little sugar: az şekerli
- Medium: orta
- Sweet: şekerli
Stir the mixture well before heating to dissolve the coffee and sugar.
2. Heat Slowly
Place the cezve over low heat.
Do not stir once it starts heating.
As it warms up, a thick foam (crema) will begin to form on top — this is the hallmark of good Turkish coffee.
3. Remove Before It Boils
Just before the coffee boils and the foam starts to rise, remove it from the heat.
Spoon some of the foam into your cup, then return the cezve to the heat for a few more seconds.
Repeat this process once more to develop flavor and texture.
4. Serve Carefully
Pour the coffee slowly into the cup to preserve the foam.
Let it rest for a minute so the grounds settle at the bottom.
Do not stir — Turkish coffee is meant to be enjoyed as is, with the fine grounds staying in the cup.
💡 Tips for the Perfect Turkish Coffee
- Use finely ground coffee, almost like powder — standard espresso grind is too coarse.
- Always use cold water at the start; it helps create the foam.
- Don’t rush the heating — slow brewing = richer flavor.
- Avoid stirring once on heat — it breaks the crema.
- Try adding a pinch of cardamom for a Middle Eastern twist.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Turkish Coffee
The Turkish Coffee is not just a drink — it’s a ritual.
It’s meant to be sipped slowly, often shared with friends and family, and sometimes even used for fortune-telling with the remaining grounds.
With its deep flavor, smooth texture, and cultural heritage, it’s a coffee that connects the past with the present — one small cup at a time.
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