How to Make Turkish Coffee

Turkish coffee is a thick, creamy beverage. It is typically served in small cups and made on the stovetop with very fine grounds. Here is a recipe for making Turkish coffee in the old-fashioned cezve.

Ingredients :

For the basic coffee :

• 1/3 cup water

• 1 tablespoon Turkish coffee grounds

Optional

• Depending on liking, use 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of sugar.

• depending on personal choice, 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or cinnamon

To serve :

• Cold water

• Turkish delight or another sweet treat, optional

STEPS :

     1. Mix the coffee, water, and (if using) sugar or spices in the cezve :

Fill a metal cezve with water and Turkish coffee grounds (Turkish coffee pot). Add the grounds and any additional sugar or spices, if using, to the pot. To blend, stir with a little spoon or chopstick.

     2. Begin brewing over medium-low heat :

Cook the cezve over a medium-low heat setting until the water barely begins to boil. It should take 3 to 4 minutes to do this. You want it to come to a gentle simmer so the coffee has time to brew; don't try to hurry the boiling process.

Take the Turkish coffee off the burner as soon as you notice it beginning to boil and rise. Pour some foam from the cezve into your finjan if you'd like it with your Turkish coffee (cup).

Return the pot to the heat after the coffee has settled and let it re-boil. Continue by boiling the coffee three more times after removing the pot from the stove to allow it cool.

     3. Serve :

Pour the remaining coffee into the finjan after the fourth repetition. Serve alongside a glass of chilled water and a sweet treat, such as Turkish delight.

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