How To Make Turkish Coffee Like a Pro

Discover the art of brewing Turkish coffee with precision and flair. This recipe elevates tradition with specialty-grade coffee and precise techniques, ensuring each cup is rich, aromatic, and uniquely satisfying.

Ingredients

☕️ 7 grams Specialty Grade Coffee, powder-fine grind Supremo Coffee Don Oscar
💧 70 grams Spring Water, heated to 60°C recommended use of spring or filtered water for best flavor

Instructions

1- Grind the Coffee:

• Use the Comandante grinder to grind 7 grams of freshly roasted coffee beans into a fine powder.

2- Prepare the Cezve:

• Set your cezve on a digital scale.
• Add the ground coffee using the copper funnel.

3- Add Water:

• Carefully pour 70 grams of 60°C water into the cezve.
• Ensure coffee grounds are thoroughly saturated.

4- Stir Gently:

• Stir the mixture gently with the wooden stick 10-15 times.
• Ensure even blending of coffee and water.

5- Commence Brewing:

• Place the cezve on the STC stand with burner.
• Activate your timer.

6- Monitor and Adjust:

• Watch as the foam rises.
• At about 1 minute in, carefully adjust the heat to manage the temperature increase.
• Aim for 92-94°C without boiling.

7- Serve:

• As the foam reaches the cezve rim, remove from heat.
• Pour your coffee into a cup held at an angle, ensuring a good portion of foam accompanies the pour.

8- Rest and Enjoy:

• Let the coffee sit for 2-4 minutes to allow the grounds to settle.
• Cool to the perfect drinking temperature.

Prep Time: Immediate grinding
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 6-8 minutes including resting
Servings: 1
Calories per Serving: ~5 kcal
Proteins: 0.3g
Fats: 0g
Carbohydrates: 0g

Equipment:

• Cezve/Ibrik, small copper pot custom/Specialty Turkish Coffee line
• Specialty Turkish Coffee (STC) stand with burner likely an alcohol or gas burner
• Digital Scale
• Manual Hand Grinder Comandante brand
• Black Gooseneck Kettle
• Small Copper Funnel
• Small Wooden Stirring Stick
• Small Copper Spoon for serving foam
• Small White Ceramic Turkish Coffee Cups
• Smartphone as a Timer

Cooking Tips

• Grind Size: Ensure your coffee is ground to a fine, powder-like consistency.
• Initial Stir: Stick to the recommended 10-15 stirs for optimal extraction.
• Temperature Control: Prevent boiling to maintain flavor integrity.
• Pour Technique: Pour at an angle to preserve the foam.

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