Turkish Coffee
Kahve, Turkish coffee, was invented by the Turks hundreds of years ago. The unique taste, body, aroma, preparation steps and presentation associated with Turkish coffee lend it a unique identity that is infused with time-honored tradition. Made with high-quality Arabica coffees from Central America and Brazil, the beans are first blended, then roasted to a medium-light level, and finally ground into an extra-fine grind.
The steps for making one cup of Turkish coffee are:
1. Measure water in a small Turkish coffee cup called a fincan (about 1.7oz) and pour it into a small brass cezve, coffeepot.
2. Add two teaspoons of Turkish coffee. The grinds should be much finer than those of espresso so that they will eventually sink to the bottom of the cup.
3. If desired, add up to 2 teaspoons of sugar.
Tip: while making the coffee, keep the fincan filled with hot water so that it remains hot. Empty the cup just before you pour in the coffee.
4. On a small flame, stir for one minute. Then, without stirring, let the coffee come to boil. This should take 3-4 minutes.
5. Pour the coffee into the fincan in one rapid movement so that all the foam is smoothly transferred.
6. Serve with a small cup of fresh water.
7. Take a sip of water to clear the palate and then, once the coffee grinds have sunk to the bottom, slowly, drink the coffee.
8. Don’t drink the coffee grinds at the bottom. These may be used to tell your future. When you have finished your coffee, turn the cup upside down. Wait a few moments to allow the formed coffee patterns to solid and then take a stab at fortunetelling…
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REVIEWS & COMMENTS
MY VERY FIRST COFFEE EQUIPMENT PURCHASE...
Chamie | Wed, 11/23/2011 - 22:01...was an antique ibrik. I was in my early 20s and an Iranian friend taught me to make coffee with it and it's still one of my favorite ways to make coffee. There's a ritual feeling to it that makes it as much a meditation as a recipe.
GOOD STARTING POINT
samuellaw178 | Tue, 11/15/2011 - 21:52Turkish coffee is something foreign to me. It would be better if there's some videos/photos to accompany this. But this is a good starting point nonetheless!
TURKISH
yeahyeah | Tue, 11/15/2011 - 21:52I have to try this someday.
PREDICTING THE FUTURE
jbviau | Tue, 11/15/2011 - 21:47I foresee much coffee ahead.
THANKS FOR THE WRITE AND
intrepid510 | Tue, 10/25/2011 - 00:06Thanks for the write and like others this is one coffee that I most unfamiliar with.
GOOD DESCRIPTION
Wakeknot | Wed, 10/05/2011 - 12:59This is probably the one form of coffee that I would like to try the most that I have never gotten around to trying. this inspires me to change that.
FASCINATING STYLE!
EricBNC | Sun, 08/14/2011 - 22:24This style of preparation has always fascinated me - thanks for the info on the recommended brand as well.
RECOMMENDED TURKISH COFFEE BRAND - KURUKAHVECI MEHMET EFENDI
Eyal Rosen | Tue, 05/24/2011 - 01:21Thanks for the question espressom. During one of my coffee journeys I travelled to Istanbul, Turkey, where I researched Turkish coffee. The uncontested local favorite coffee brand is Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi. I visited the plant and was hosted by one of the owners - this is a family business that has been running for more than a century. The coffee is great, and 100% targeted for Turkish coffee. Here's a link: http://www.roaste.com/product/TurkishCoffeeAKM/Turkish-Ground-Roasted-Coffee-–-8.8oz-250gr
Brew on!
Eyal
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WHICH TURKISH COFFEE BRAND
espressom | Mon, 05/23/2011 - 14:15Which Turkish coffee brand do you recommend?
THIS IS VERY INTERESTING. I
shaffer22 | Thu, 12/09/2010 - 19:56This is very interesting. I was always curious about Turkish Coffee..so thank you for the instructions. It looks like I have another coffee recipe to go try... :)
TURKISH COFFEE
Gazy Kattan | Fri, 09/11/2009 - 15:46East of the Caucasus and in North Africa, this is how coffee is prepared. Some like to add a dash of ground cardamom to enhance flavor. Personally, I do not add sugar.
Cardamom is good for taste, unlike the infamous lemon peel.