Coffee is rightfully considered a unique drink. Thanks to its exquisite aroma and unsurpassed taste, it is popular in all countries of the world. Leading manufacturing companies have developed many options for coffee machines, but none of them convey the taste the way a Turk does. A simple device, which we will talk about today, will help reveal all the qualities of ground grains. Let's look at the important aspects in order and provide practical recommendations.

Which coffee to choose

Before we talk about brewing ground coffee, you need to choose a base for the drink.

Coffee type
The most popular varieties are Robusta and Arabica. As a rule, “robusta” is used extremely rarely, since the final composition is strong, tart, and bitter. In our country, the Arabica variety has gained wide popularity - coffee with optimal bitterness and light sourness.

Coffee grinding
Depending on the degree of grinding, coarse (coarse), medium, fine (fine) and ultrafine grinding are distinguished.

Coarse grinding is used when coffee is prepared in express coffee machines or filter coffee makers. In addition, based on coarse grinding, you can prepare a drink in a Turk; it will turn out without sediment.

Experts call medium grinding universal. With its help, you can brew coffee both in a professional machine and at home on a stove - in a Turk.

Finely ground coffee is chosen by people who have geyser equipment for brewing the drink. The composition is also excellent for cooking in a Turk, but sediment may appear.

Superfine or ultrafine grinding is used less frequently than all others. Real Turkish coffee is brewed on the basis of this type; it is also used for coffee makers, which require the release of the final product through small grains, similar in structure to flour.

Important! All the necessary information about the variety, grinding and degree of roasting is on the front side of the package. If you have a coffee grinder, give preference to whole beans, which need to be ground immediately before brewing.

Coffee class
If we talk about the quality of coffee beans, there are 4 classes: first, second, highest and premium segment.

Of course, the premium class is considered the best option. In this case, the grains will be ground uniformly without large particles. However, if it is not possible to purchase an extra class, give preference to the highest or medium; the low option should be abandoned immediately.

Roasting degree
The taste of the finished drink, its strength and consistency depend on the roasting of the beans. There are 4 degrees (1-4). If you don't like too strong coffee, choose the second or third stage. The first roasting category is suitable for connoisseurs of soft drinks. It all depends on individual preferences.

Turka is a tool that came from ancient times; it allows you to fully convey the taste and aroma of the selected coffee. Of course, coffee machines simplify the process, but they are inferior to the “manual” preparation option.

Coffee brewed on a stove using a Turk (also called a cezve) is a truly unique delicacy. For this reason, it is recommended that you choose your accessories carefully.

Types of cezve
Depending on the available subspecies, clay, ceramic and copper Turks are distinguished. All of them have a number of features and properties.

1. Clay Turk. The disadvantage of the device is that the walls absorb the taste and aroma of coffee beans. For this reason, when choosing a clay cezve, it is important to consider that it is recommended to cook only one type in it. Otherwise, the taste and smell will mix and spoil the invigorating drink.
2. Ceramic Turk. Initially, it was in this cezve that our ancestors prepared coffee. However, due to excessive fragility and fragility, the device faded into the background. If you have a ceramic Turk in good condition, give preference to it.
3. Copper Turk. Due to the fact that the cezve has thick walls and a bottom, the coffee heats up evenly. This cooking option is considered the most common, but only 90% of the taste and aroma are transmitted.

If we talk about other types of cezves available, there are silver and gilded Turks (collector's series). It is better to refuse them, since such devices were made for decoration, and not for domestic use.

Technical characteristics of the Turks
When choosing a cezve, give preference to the option that has a narrow neck and wide bottom. This design ensures uniform heating, as a result of which the water boils away much more slowly.

If we talk about the volume of Turka, one mug is about 65-70 ml. water. It is important to remember forever that the size of the cezve directly affects the taste of the finished drink. If possible, it is better to purchase a small turk in which you can brew 1-2 servings of coffee.

How can you replace Turk?

Not all people have a Turk, but everyone wants to enjoy a natural drink. In order not to buy a cezve, we will consider current replacement options.

1. Geyser coffee machine. The device is rightfully considered an analogue of the Turk. It consists of a lower compartment for water, a tap, a container for ground coffee and a kettle for the final drink. After pressing the “Start” button, the water in the lower compartment warms up and passes through the tap, which is aimed at the coffee grounds. The finished composition flows down, filtering the ground grains. As a result, you get delicious coffee without foam or grounds.
2. French press. A household appliance not intended for brewing coffee. You can brew crushed grains, infuse them and strain. This replacement option is suitable for people who are used to drinking coffee with a large group, as well as for those who do not like to see the remains of ground beans in the cup. The taste of the final drink is much inferior to a Turk and a geyser coffee maker.
3. Saucepan or saucepan. If you have a small saucepan or thick-bottomed saucepan lying around in your kitchen, use the utensil for brewing coffee. The disadvantage of this option is that the grounds rise along with the foam and settle very slowly. At the same time, the aroma evaporates, distorting the entire drink. If you decide to brew coffee in a saucepan/saucepan, cover the container with a lid and leave a small gap to allow steam to escape. Make sure that the coffee does not boil over or burn; these are the most common mistakes.

1. Not everyone likes to see leftover grounds in their cup, so it needs to be filtered. To do everything correctly, after brewing coffee, tap the bottom of the Turk on the edge of the table, then pour in a teaspoon of ice-cold purified water.
2. In order to get coffee without any foreign odor, use only filtered drinking water. It does not contain metals or impurities. Never bring the liquid to a boil; it should simmer over low heat.
3. If you don't brew coffee often, choose whole beans. They need to be chopped before cooking. If you use ready-made grinds that have been sitting for a long time, the coffee will turn out unsaturated.
4. To avoid getting a drink with strong bitterness (especially for the Robusta variety), do not put too much ground mixture in the Turk. Stick to the optimal mark, which will allow you to make a drink suitable for the whole family.
5. If you want to surprise your guests with an invigorating aroma that will last for a long time, proceed as follows. Before pouring the drink, warm up the mugs (microwave, water or steam bath, pouring boiling water over them, etc.).
6. To reveal the taste and enhance the aroma, place a pinch of crushed table salt (not iodized, not sea) on the bottom of the Turk. Don't be afraid that the coffee will become salty, this won't happen.

How to brew Turkish coffee: classic (with foam)

After choosing a base and a suitable cezve, you can start cooking. The final drink will be tart with light foam on the surface.

• drinking water - 90 ml.
• fine salt - 1 pinch
• coffee (preferably finely ground) - 35-40 g.
• granulated cane sugar - 20 gr.

1. Wash the cezve, rinse it with boiling water, and wipe it dry. Add a pinch of crushed table salt, add granulated sugar and ground coffee, do not stir.
2. Carefully begin pouring in the pre-cooled water so that the bulk mixture does not rise too much. Turn on the burner to the minimum mark, place the Turk on the stove.
3. During the boiling process, you will notice that the composition begins to foam and darken. When the coffee rises exactly to the edges of the cezve, remove it from the heat and allow the foam to settle. The main thing is not to miss this moment so that the drink does not spill outside the Turks.
4. After the foam has subsided, place the device on the stove again and wait for the next approach. Repeat simple manipulations (remove it from the stove, wait for the foam to settle, put it on the stove) about 4-5 times.
5. During the cooking process, special attention must be paid to the foam head. It covers the drink, as a result of which it retains the aroma. If the foam disappears, the coffee will begin to bubble and the drink will be spoiled.
6. After final preparation, tap the Turk on the edge of the table, heat the cups, and pour the drink over them. Add condensed milk or whipped cream if desired.

Lattes and cappuccinos are prepared using espresso, so it makes sense to consider this recipe.

• ground coffee (medium or fine grind) - 40 gr.
• purified water - 75 ml.
• beet sugar - 10 gr. (at the discretion of)

1. Wash and dry the Turk, pour ground coffee into the container, turn on the stove to the minimum mark. Place the cezve on the burner and lightly fry the ground grains. At this stage, you can add granulated sugar or skip this step (if you don't like sweet coffee).
2. Heat drinking water to 40 degrees, carefully pour it into the cezve along the edge of the device. Wait for the drink to boil; as soon as this happens, remove the Turk from the stove. Stir with a wooden spatula and return to the heat.
3. Wait for the second boil, then carry out the previous manipulations again. Repeat the steps 3 times, then turn off the burner, heat the cups and pour the coffee into them. Cover with a saucer and let sit for 1 minute.

How to brew Turkish coffee in a Turk

The second classic recipe is to brew coffee in a Turkish cezve. If you want to surprise your guests, this method is ideal.

• drinking water - 145 ml.
• extra fine ground coffee - 23-27 gr.
• sugar (preferably cane) - optional
• ground cardamom - to taste

1. Cool the water to a temperature of 30 degrees. Take a cezve, add ground coffee, cardamom and granulated sugar (optional), pour in water and mix the mixture with a wooden spatula until it becomes a porridge.
2. Turn the heat to low and wait until the foam rises to the edges. After this, remove the Turk from the stove, pour the resulting foam into a preheated cup.
3. Repeat the steps 2 more times, waiting for it to boil, skim off the foam during each approach. Now turn off the burner and wait 3 minutes for the grounds to settle. Pour the remaining coffee into a cup and start drinking.

How to brew coffee with milk in Turkish

• ground coffee - 35 gr.
• milk (fat content from 3%) - 60 ml.

1. Pour the milk into the Turk, place it on the stove and bring it to a temperature of 45-55 degrees. After this, add ground coffee to the heated liquid and put it back on the fire.
2. When the drink begins to foam, remove the cezve from the burner and set aside for 2 minutes. Then repeat the steps 2 more times. Pour the mixture into cups, sweeten (optional), and enjoy the mild taste.

In addition to the fact that cinnamon gives the drink a refined and sophisticated aroma, it also reduces appetite.

• drinking water - 110 ml.
• cane sugar - 15 gr.
• coffee (fine or medium grind) - 25 gr.
• ground cinnamon - 5 gr.

1. Wash and dry the Turk, warm it over the fire so that the moisture completely evaporates. Cool the device, add granulated sugar, cinnamon and ground coffee, and again hold the Turk over the fire.
2. After 1 minute, pour in drinking water, set the burner to low, and place the cezve on it. Wait for the drink to boil, remove the Turk from the stove, pour a little coffee into a cup (preheated).
3. Next, bring the mixture back to the first boil, heat it up, and pour the “top” into a cup. Repeat the manipulations 3 times, after the final preparation, let the coffee brew for 2 minutes.

It is not difficult to brew coffee in a Turkish coffee pot if you follow simple rules. Consider milk-based options with added cardamom or cinnamon. The main condition for preparing an invigorating drink is considered to be uniform heating. You cannot get delicious coffee by brewing it over high heat. Stick to the mark between medium and minimum power, otherwise the composition will lose flavor or boil away.

Video: how to brew coffee in a Turk

Coffee is an invigorating drink that is a favorite for many people in the morning after waking up. In order to enjoy a high-quality and aromatic drink, you need to carefully select raw materials. It is important to understand that if you buy the same drink from different manufacturers, the resulting drink will always be different. First of all, it depends on the production technology. After all, each manufacturer uses different approaches to processing raw materials.

The degree of roasting of the beans plays an important role in the final taste.

There are several types:

• Easy. At this degree of roasting, the beans have a light brown tint, and the drink will acquire a slightly sour taste.
• Average. The grains acquire a richer brown hue, and the drink turns out more aromatic and stronger.
• Strong. After such roasting, the grains are dark brown in color with the oils released, the resulting drink acquires a slightly bitter taste and increased strength.
• Super strong. The grains are almost black in color, and the drink has a tart and rich taste.

in a saucepan

Cinnamon is a universal seasoning that can tone up and reduce appetite. In addition, it is ideal in combination with coffee. To prepare this drink you need:

• 1 tsp. - coffee;
• 100 ml – cold water;
• 1/3 tsp. – granulated sugar;
• 1/3 tsp. – cinnamon.

Preparing this recipe is not difficult. Mix all ingredients except water and place at the bottom of the pan. Heat slightly over low heat and add water in a thin stream. Cook until a foamy layer appears. After that, you need to remove the pan from the heat and pour a little into a portion cup, then put it back on the fire. Do this several times. The resulting coffee is ready, you can start drinking.

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Most people drink coffee at least occasionally. A fragrant freshly brewed drink is much tastier than an inexpressive instant drink.

Good quality coffee can be ordered in a cafe or bar. But preparing it yourself is also very simple. To do this, you only need grains, water and a ladle - a Turk. Espresso and cappuccino lovers can use the automatic coffee machine.

Coffee is loved all over the world. They drink it at home for breakfast, at work during lunch break and in the evening at a friendly party.

A special, incomparable aroma invigorates and improves your mood. The black, scalding liquid drives away sleep and stimulates the brain, increasing stress resistance.

This diet drink contains virtually no calories. At the same time, it can be endlessly diversified by adding milk, sugar and spices.

How to properly brew coffee at home

There are a large number of varieties and methods of preparation. You will have to experiment well to find that unique taste. But there are also general rules that will help make any drink high-quality.

Choosing a variety

The taste of coffee depends not so much on the brand, but on the country in which it was grown and how the beans were processed. The best batches come from Central and South America.

There are two main varieties produced worldwide. Arabica has a rich taste and pronounced aroma, as well as a relatively low caffeine content. For lovers of strong bitter coffee, robusta is added to it, whose own taste is not so interesting. Robusta is much cheaper than Arabica. This is due to the peculiarities of growing coffee trees.

Grain or ground?

The drink itself is made from ground beans, which can be purchased ready-made. But when stored for a long time, ground coffee loses its extraordinary aroma, its taste becomes flat and inexpressive.

It is best to carry out the entire process yourself by roasting the green beans and finely grinding them. If you do all this immediately before preparing the drink, you can count on stunning results.

Roasting beans

During roasting, not only the color of the beans changes, but also their taste. Under-roasted coffee tastes sour and lacks intensity. From overcooked grains we get a dark, bitter drink.

To properly fry at home, a heavy frying pan is heated and greased with butter at the rate of a tablespoon per half a kilo of raw material. Stir-fry the coffee beans until they turn dark brown.

Only by experience can one determine the end point of the process. The same variety, roasted differently, will taste different.

Do you need special cookware?

A time-tested Turk or larger coffee pot is designed specifically for brewing coffee. They have a special shape and are made of suitable material.

In principle, you can brew a couple of cups of the drink in any clean container, preferably small in size..

The absence of Turks is not a reason to deny yourself pleasure. You can make coffee in a saucepan, cup or even thermos.

Is it possible to take water from the tap?

• have no odor;
• be transparent and colorless;
• do not contain chlorine.

It is not recommended to pour tap water into a coffee pot; it is better to buy bottled water. Water purified at home using a filter is also suitable.

How to brew coffee in a Turk (cezve)

Turka has an ancient history behind it. But, despite the invasion of household appliances into our lives, this original vessel does not give up its position. Only in a real copper Turk does coffee turn out rich, with thick foam on the surface.

Traditional method on the stove

Turka is unlike other kitchen utensils. It has a long handle, widens at the bottom, has a narrow waist in the middle, and a comfortable spout at the top. The best Turkish ones are made from copper.

Although the cooking process itself takes about five minutes, you need to arm yourself with some patience. You can’t turn away for a minute, the foam rises very quickly and the drink will instantly run over the edge.

How much coffee do you need?

A generally accepted rule is to put one to two teaspoons of coffee powder per cup. The concentration should not be greatly increased. This will be harmful to health and will spoil the delicate taste and aroma, making the drink overly bitter.

However, in practice, the sizes of coffee cups vary greatly, and everyone has different tastes. Therefore, understanding how much powder to pour usually comes with experience.

Algorithm of actions

Real gourmets follow thousands of different rules and traditions during the cooking process, but first, just follow the general instructions:

• Finely ground coffee is poured into an already warm coffee pot and heated again to release its aroma.
• Pour water, the colder the better.
• Heat the Turka over low heat, carefully monitoring the formation of a creamy foam on the surface.
• When the foam starts to rise and reaches the top edge, the Turk needs to be quickly removed.
• Then bring it to a boil again, remove it, and do the procedure a third time.

To make the grounds settle to the bottom faster, lightly tap the Turk on the table or add a spoonful of cold water to it.

Cooking duration

It is not so much the cooking time that is important, but the correct sequence of actions. The traditional oriental method involves slow cooking over low heat, raising the foam three times. Adding sugar slows down the heating even more, while improving the quality of the foam.

But if you don’t have time before work in the morning, you can pour boiling water over the ground grains. Even if the taste differs from the ideal, it is still much better than instant. One rule must always be followed - coffee should never be boiled.

What types of Turks are there?

Traditionally, Turks are made from copper or cheaper ones from aluminum. Less common are ceramic products with or without coating. Electric variations are also available. Each variety has its own characteristics.

Ceramic

The main feature of such Turks is their thick ceramic walls, which:

• do not absorb odors and do not stain;
• provide uniform heating;
• retain heat well.

You need to remove the ceramic Turk from the heat when the first bubbles appear on the surface. It will give off heat for a long time, and the coffee will rise to the top on its own. If you habitually let the foam rise to the edge, it will definitely run away.

Electric

In essence, an electric Turk is a small electric kettle designed for several cups of ready-made drink. It is compact and easy to use. You just need to pour water and add ground coffee, and the invigorating drink will be ready even faster than on the stove.

Gourmets miss the ability to add their own personal touch to an automated cooking process. And yet, this handy device may well come in handy on a trip or at the workplace.

Popular recipes for Turks

If the algorithm for brewing coffee differs slightly, then there are a great many recipes for coffee drinks.

With foam

Thick dense foam is an indicator of quality. It is formed when essential oils are released from the coffee mass in a mixture with air bubbles. It is fresh, properly processed grains that contain large amounts of oils. The foam preserves the aroma, forming a kind of partition in the narrow neck of the Turka. Spoon it into cups and then carefully pour the coffee.

With milk

The simplest recipe is to add a little milk to a drink brewed according to your favorite recipe. You can also make it entirely with milk instead of water. There are also more sophisticated options. Viennese coffee is topped with a cap of whipped cream, and ice cream is placed in the cold glace.

Dominican

Dominican coffee is distinguished by its high quality. It is added to the blend to improve the taste. Dominican coffee is usually prepared very strong and bitter, similar to espresso. As a rule, geyser coffee makers are used for this. They drink it from small cups, adding a large amount of sugar.

Cinnamon

Of all the spices, cinnamon garnishes coffee best. It not only makes the aroma unique, but also gives vigor and good mood.

Different ways to brew coffee

In order to brew coffee, both ordinary kitchen utensils and modern technical devices are used. The taste of the drink is, of course, different.

In a saucepan

If you don't have anything better at hand, you can brew coffee in a saucepan. You just need to pour water into it and boil it. Then remove the pan from the heat, pour the product itself into it and heat it again. When the grounds float to the top, the drink is ready. Now you need to wait a little until the grounds sink to the bottom, and you can drink the coffee.

In a geyser coffee maker

The coffee in a geyser coffee maker is thick and rich. Cold water is poured into its lower part, and the strainer is filled with coffee powder. The coffee maker is placed on the stove, and steam from boiling water under pressure passes through the ground coffee. At the same time, a seething liquid occurs on the surface, reminiscent of a geyser. The finished drink is collected at the top, from where it can be poured into cups.

In a regular drip coffee maker

Drip coffee makers are the most affordable; thanks to their simple operating principle, everyone understands how to use them. Water is poured into the tank, and the ground grains are poured into a permanent or disposable filter.

All you have to do is press the power button, and the water, passing through the coffee, will drip into the glass jug. The greater the amount of coffee powder, the stronger the drink.

In the coffee machine

The creators of coffee machines managed to completely automate the process. Water and grains are all that the unit requires. The machine itself will grind the beans and prepare espresso in accordance with the specified parameters.

There are also coffee machines designed for ground coffee. The powder is tightly packed into a special horn through which hot water passes. The latest technology is capsule machines, where prepared coffee is sealed in standard capsules.

In the microwave

An indispensable assistant in the kitchen, the microwave oven can also brew coffee. You need to take a larger mug so that the drink does not run away. Place coffee and sugar to taste in it, fill it with water to 2/3 of the volume and put it in the microwave for two minutes at maximum power.

In quartz sand

Residents of southern countries prepare coffee in hot sand. To reproduce this process at home, you need to take a thick frying pan with high walls and pour quartz sand into it.

When the sand warms up well, place a Turk on top of it and dig it in deeper. Then heat until the foam rises. The coffee turns out richer and reveals the aroma better than on the stove.

In the coffee pot

Due to its volume, the coffee pot is well suited for a large company. Coffee is not brewed in it, but brewed. Half the portion is poured with boiling water and the vessel is covered with a lid. You can also plug your nose with something. After 2-3 minutes, add the remaining coffee and water.

The drink will be ready in 5-7 minutes. To improve the result, the coffee pot can be placed in hot water or on a warm surface at this time.

Different types of coffee

A wide variety of types makes it possible to choose the taste and cooking method as you wish.

Natural

Natural coffee has an undoubted advantage over instant coffee. It has a full taste and rich aroma.

Grain

Bean coffee retains all its beneficial properties better than ground coffee. The degree of roasting is of great importance, which greatly affects the taste.

Ground

The beans are ground using a coffee grinder. Some recipes call for a coarse grind, others a finer grind.

Custard

Brewing coffee is very simple. Rinse the mug with hot water, add two teaspoons of coffee, pour boiling water over it and cover with a saucer. In five minutes the drink is ready.

Eastern style

In the east, strong coffee is prepared from very finely ground beans, with dense foam. Sugar and spices are added to it, sometimes in such quantities that the drink seems thick.

Turkish

It was from Turkey that a special cooking vessel came to us - the Turk - and a popular cooking recipe. Turkish coffee is brewed very slowly in hot sand, adding cloves or cinnamon.

How to properly brew Turkish coffee is shown in the video.

Luwak

Before being used for their intended purpose, grains of this variety pass through the intestines of an animal called musang. There they are processed with enzymes and enzymes, which gives the final product a completely unique taste.

The taste of even perfectly brewed coffee can be improved using various means. It must be remembered that freshly brewed coffee quickly loses its wonderful properties.

What spices can you add?

Gives a warm rich aroma. It has a healing effect: cleanses the blood, improves tone and creates a good mood.

• Carnation.

Spicy and bright, enriches the drink, neutralizing the negative effects of caffeine. Normalizes blood pressure and helps fight colds.

• Ginger.

Adds a specific fresh aroma, improves metabolism, and lifts spirits.

• Black pepper.

The sharp, invigorating scent stimulates the mind. Pepper is antiseptic, cleansing and warming.

• Vanilla.

Gives a soft and sweet aroma that is soothing and exciting at the same time.

How long can coffee be stored?

You should drink natural coffee immediately after preparation, while it is still hot and aromatic. Within half an hour the smell will disappear, and the taste will change, not for the better. The exception is cold coffee drinks, as well as a camping option in a thermos.

Why is coffee bitter?

For some types of coffee, a slight bitterness is a mandatory component. Its availability depends on the following factors:

• degree of roasting;
• Robusta content in the mixture;
• brewing strength;
• recipe.

If the coffee turns out to be too bitter, you can save it by adding a pinch of salt.

The correct choice of coffee type, processing of beans and preparation of utensils are the main criteria for obtaining a high-quality, tasty drink. The variety of recipes makes it possible to create options for every taste. The beautiful and creative brewing process is easy to master. All that remains is to set the table beautifully, rinse the cups with boiling water, and you can pour the aromatic black liquid. Enjoy your coffee!

In our age of technological advances, making coffee has become commonplace, with the press of one or two buttons. But to prepare real coffee, with a rich taste and aroma, knowledge and understanding of the traditions and history of this drink is mandatory. The secret of success is available only to those who know how to brew coffee in a Turk while preserving all the flavor nuances of the selected variety.

To prepare good coffee, you need to know something, be able to, enjoy watching the mystery of the birth of a coffee drink, and participate in this amazing process: when the aroma and taste of coffee beans are extracted from coffee powder into water, and ordinary water turns into a wonderful drink.

Preparatory stage for making Turkish coffee

Since we decided to make coffee in a Turk, then we, of course, need this simple vessel. Opt for a copper Turk. This is the best variant. It’s not for nothing that in Turkey, where good coffee has been revered since time immemorial, they have been using and are using precisely such containers for centuries. By the way, in Turkey itself they are called cezves. Copper heats up quickly and retains heat for a long time; for some reason, coffee made from it tastes better!

Ceramic Turks are good, but their disadvantages are high cost and fragility. It is necessary to carefully monitor the temperature during the cooking process and be sure to protect it from mechanical influences. Don't drop it. Clay Turks are only good for making one type, otherwise the porosity of the clay will cause the flavors to start mixing.

The shape of the Turks also matters. Many people like it with a wide neck. But this is not the best option; it is advisable to give preference to a vessel with a narrow top. In such a Turk, the aroma and taste are preserved better. And you shouldn’t take very large Turks. The best option is for one or two servings.

You can prepare coffee on any burner (gas, ceramic), but the prerequisite is that the heating should be very slow. Only in this case will the full bouquet of taste and wonderful aroma of coffee beans be preserved.

The best method is when the cezve is immersed in hot sand and the drink is heated from all sides. The coffee turns out thick, with dense foam.

To brew coffee correctly, you need the “right” water. This means it must be fresh, filtered or bottled. If you prepare coffee using low-quality water, you should not expect a high-quality drink as a result.

It is better to buy coffee beans for making coffee in specialized stores. Only there you can choose the type of coffee that suits you. Whether it is a pure plantation variety, or whether you will be captivated by its aromatic delicacy - it’s up to you to decide.

The main thing is that the coffee beans are freshly roasted, of the same shape and color.

It is best to grind coffee beans immediately before brewing. But not everyone has this opportunity, and this process is somewhat boring. Nothing bad will happen if you ask to do this at the time of purchase - in a good store they will do it for you for free. But the coffee grinders there are professional, and the grinding in such units turns out to be very fine - not everyone likes this, keep in mind.

If you decide to grind coffee at the store, do not take a lot of it at once. It is better to buy more often, in smaller portions, so that the coffee is fresh. Store in glass or tin containers with tight-fitting lids.

How to make Turkish coffee correctly

The French say: “Boiling kills coffee.” And indeed it is. A boiled coffee drink no longer has any value; it changes its taste and loses its aroma. Therefore, when properly preparing Turkish coffee, it is more accurate to use the word “brew.” Even if the word “brew” appears in relation to coffee, keep in mind the correct action: “brewing.”

Let's get started with the magic

1. Pour finely ground coffee into a copper pot. For a 50 ml cup, 4 grams of powder is enough (this is approximately 1 teaspoon). Depending on the size of your Turk, we calculate the correct amount of coffee and water.
2. If you drink a sweet drink, be sure to add sugar along with coffee powder.
3. Pour water into the Turk. Cold!
4. Place the Turk on the burner (very low heat) or immerse it in the sand.
5. We wait until the contents warm up well and “set.”
6. Stir the drink intensively. The number of movements does not matter. This is only done once! A light foam will appear on the surface.
7. As it heats further, the foam darkens. As soon as it starts to rise along the edges and the first bubbles appear, immediately remove the Turk from the heat. Do not allow it to boil under any circumstances!

When pouring ready-made coffee into a cup, try to preserve the foam. It contains many aromatic and flavoring substances. For connoisseurs and gourmets this is a very valuable detail. In the homeland of coffee in Arabia, foam is considered the “face of coffee.”

Many people know how to brew Turkish coffee. Almost every lover of this wonderful drink has their own nuances, little tricks and additives that make coffee truly exclusive. With the help of minor deviations from classic cooking principles, you can get new taste impressions every time.

For example. First pour sugar into the Turk, add water and bring it to a boil. In this case, sugar serves not only to add sweetness to the drink, but also to soften the water. The flavors and aromas of coffee powder are better extracted into the water. Remove the pot with boiling water from the heat, add coffee and stir quickly. A thick foam forms. As soon as it settles a little, put it on low heat and bring the drink to a boil.

You can remove the coffee from the heat and bring it back to a boil more than once. After several heatings, the drink becomes thicker and denser. A small nuance: if you hold the sugar placed in the Turkish coffee on the fire a little so that it melts slightly at the bottom, you will get coffee with a hint of caramel in taste. The main thing is not to miss the moment - the sugar should not burn.

The topic of additives is very interesting. During the cooking process, you can add a few crystals of salt, cinnamon or ground ginger to the Turk with coffee on the tip of a knife, even hot pepper. In each case, the taste will sparkle with new shades. Experiment for your health!

The path of coffee beans to our table is very long. In the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and America, grain is grown that provides us with the opportunity to enjoy drinking a cup of coffee. Let's respect the ancient traditions and history of this drink. We will prepare only coffee that will delight us with its taste, divine aroma and charge us with a good mood for the whole day.

Most people like to drink a cup of invigorating, magical drink in the morning. And they don’t imagine the beginning of a new day any other way. Many people drink it throughout the day; such people are true coffee lovers. They understand the methods of preparing the drink, storing the product and how to use it. You should consider how to brew coffee beans. To start, the grains need to be ground. This is where a coffee grinder comes in handy and will do this in a few seconds. By the way, ground coffee cannot be stored for a long time, as a result it loses its taste and aroma. Therefore, you need to grind the grains in small portions. Exactly as much as will be needed within 6-7 hours. If you still need to preserve coffee, it is best to do this in vacuum containers or jars with tight-fitting lids.

The main enemy of freshly ground coffee is not only air, but also humidity. Therefore, you should avoid contact with air and try not to touch it with a wet spoon. This is what can have a bad effect on the quality of the drink. If you buy ground coffee, you should pay attention to how it is stored, this is written on the packaging. Each variety has a different shelf life, this is worth taking into account. Now you should move directly to how to brew coffee from beans. Of course, there are a huge number of varieties of this drink, as well as methods of preparation. But first you need to consider the traditional Turkish method, which is the most popular. Freshly ground coffee is prepared in a Turkish coffee pot, but there is an important rule that you need to pay attention to.

The fact is that coffee should not boil, otherwise it loses its taste. Therefore, when preparing an invigorating drink, you need to keep an eye on it. So, usually 100 ml is taken per person per Turk. water, two and a half spoons of coffee powder and a few salt crystals. It should be said that the water for making coffee must be used clean, preferably from a well or spring, but you can also buy it in a regular store. The pot with water needs to be put on fire, it should be small, haste in such a task is a bad ally. After the first bubbles appear, sugar is added to the Turk and only then freshly ground coffee. A little secret that helps reveal a stronger aroma is salt. It needs to be added quite a bit, just after the sugar is added to the Turk.

It magically reveals the smell of the tonic drink. But you shouldn’t overdo it with salt. They add it so that it is not felt in the taste of the drink itself, a couple of crystals, this is usually enough. Once all the ingredients are in the Turk, under no circumstances should they be stirred with a spoon. The Turk can be smoothly moved over the fire so that everything mixes itself, thus forming foam. At this stage, you need to remove the Turk from the heat and let it rise a little (half a minute will be enough). Then return to the heat again, let it rise again and begin to boil. These manipulations must be done three times, only then is the coffee considered correctly prepared. Tones, invigorates and delights with its unique aroma.

It is best to leave the Turk with coffee removed from the heat to brew for thirty seconds, and not immediately pour it into cups. Then the coffee will reveal itself in the best way and lift your spirits. Typically, the Turkish method is used to brew finely ground coffee, but there are other recipes that can be used to prepare equally tasty, and sometimes even better, coffee to suit your taste. So, now everyone knows the recipe for how to brew coffee beans in the Oriental (that is, Turkish) way, now we need to consider other interesting ways to prepare a delicious drink. For example, it is very convenient to prepare medium and coarse coffee in special devices, coffee machines, coffee makers or coffee pots.

Before using the coffee pot, you should first pour boiling water over it, after which you add coffee powder at the rate of two spoons per hundred milliliters (if you want to get a drink that is not so concentrated, it is enough to add one spoon per hundred ml). You can diversify your coffee preparation with various herbs and spices. Nutmeg, cinnamon and many others are very suitable for this. The main thing is to rely on your taste and imagination. You should consider another simple way to prepare aromatic coffee in a Turk (you can use any metal container instead of a Turk if you don’t have one at hand). Coffee is prepared at the rate of one or one and a half spoons of coffee powder per cup of 70-100 ml and one spoon of sugar (you don’t have to put sugar at all, it’s a matter of taste).

This is a generally accepted method, therefore, based on it, you can prepare a drink at your own discretion. So, you need to put freshly ground coffee, sugar in the Turk and pour boiling water over everything. Put on a small fire and dangle the Turk over the fire, bring almost to a boil. Now the aromatic coffee is ready to drink; it needs to be poured into coffee cups. If you plan to add spices or herbs to the drink, then this should be done after the coffee and sugar have been added to the coffee pot. To summarize, it should be recalled that to prepare a real invigorating drink you need clean water and freshly ground grains. And the main thing is to make sure that the drink does not boil, otherwise all your efforts will go down the drain. Even beginners in this business can prepare a tonic drink with a magical aroma.