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Turkish Coffee


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A traditional recipe for making authentic Turkish coffee.


Ingredients

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  • 2 Turkish coffee cups cold water
  • 3 heaped teaspoons finely ground Turkish coffee
  • Sugar to taste (optional: 0 tsp for sade, 1/2 tsp for az sekerli, 1 tsp for orta, 2 tsp for cok sekerli)

Instructions

  1. Measure the water. Use your Turkish coffee cup to measure cold water directly into the cezve (classic Turkish coffee pot). Fill each cup and pour both into the pot.
  2. Add coffee and sugar. Add 3 heaped teaspoons of Turkish coffee and sugar if using. Stir once to combine, then do not stir again.
  3. Heat slowly. Place the cezve over medium to low heat. Let it heat gradually without rushing.
  4. Spoon the foam. As the coffee rises and a thick foam forms, remove from heat just before it fully boils. Spoon the foam evenly between two cups.
  5. Second boil. Return the cezve to heat and bring to a boil one more time. Remove immediately and pour slowly into the cups over the foam.
  6. Rest and serve. Let sit for one minute for grounds to settle. Serve with a glass of cold water and a sweet treat on the side.

Notes

  • For a stronger flavor, let the coffee boil longer.
  • Turkish coffee is traditionally served with a glass of cold water.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Beverages
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Turkish

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 50
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 0
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 0
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0