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Turkish Coffee

Turkish Coffee is one of the oldest and most traditional methods of preparing coffee, dating back to the Ottoman Empire. It is made by finely grinding coffee beans into a powder so fine that it almost resembles flour. The coffee is then combined with water (and often sugar) in a small pot called a cezve and slowly brought to a gentle froth over low heat.

Unlike other brewing methods, Turkish coffee is unfiltered, so the grounds settle at the bottom of the cup, creating a thick, rich texture. It’s traditionally served in small cups, often with a glass of water and sometimes accompanied by a sweet treat, like Turkish delight.

What You Will Need: A freshly ground African coffee.  Ethiopia or Tanzania are the best choices. Fresh cold water, Turkish coffee pot or Cezve and pure cane sugar.

Simple Instructions

Step 1: Measure enough water to fill no more than half the volume of your coffee pot.  The coffee will froth considerably and will overflow if you put too much water into the pot.

Step 2: Heat the water on the stove until small pearls of air appear.  Do not let the water approach boiling.

Step 3: Add approximately 1/4 teaspoon of sugar per 3 oz of water.  Do not stir.

Step 4: Add approximately 1 tablespoon of Turkish coffee per 3 ounces of water.  The coffee will rest on top of the water.  Do not stir

Step 5: As the water heats the coffee will begin to roll and froth.  This happens very quickly and so you'll need to be watchful.  Take your spoon and stir gently.

Step 6: When a rolling ring of foam forms, turn the heat to low and move the pot away from the element.  Be very careful because the foam can quickly overtake the pot and bubble over.   Bringing the pot to a full boil will break the Crema and ruin the brew.

Step 7: Keep the pot and contents frothing by lifting and lowering the pot onto the element.  Repeat the froth-settle-froth-settle not more than three times.  Pour a little of the sweet brew into the cups quickly to deposit the Crema into each cup.  Once the Crema is in each cup, pour the rest of the brew into the cups taking care not to disturb the Crema.  You can also use a spoon to place the Crema into each cup...the most senior guest gets the first cup :)