Turkish Coffee is one of the most beautiful coffee experiences you can make at home, but many people are afraid of it or it keeps turning out not good. In this article we will give you the complete step-by-step guide so that you get a perfect Turkish Coffee at home.
What you need
Tools:
A cezve (kanaka) suited to the number of cups
A gas stove or low heat
A small spoon
Turkish Coffee cups
Ingredients:
Seelaz Turkish Coffee, finely ground
Cold water
Sugar to taste
Preparation method step by step
Step one: measuring the water Fill the coffee cup with cold water and pour it into the cezve. For each cup, two spoons of coffee
Step two: adding the coffee and sugar Add two small spoons of Turkish Coffee for each cup, and add sugar according to your preference
Plain: without sugar
Medium: one spoon of sugar
Sweet: a full spoon and a half of sugar
Extra sweet: two spoons of sugar
Step three: stirring before the heat Stir the mixture well before you put it on the heat to make sure the sugar and coffee dissolve in the cold water.
Step four: low heat Put the cezve on the lowest heat possible. This is the real secret of Turkish Coffee — patience and low heat.
Step five: watching the foam (crema) Watch the cezve constantly. You will start to see a brown foam forming on the surface and it will start to rise. At that moment take the cezve off the heat immediately.
Step six: pouring correctly Pour the coffee gently into the cups and let the grounds settle at the bottom of the cezve. Do not filter the coffee.
Secrets of the perfect Turkish Coffee
Secret one: the quality of the coffee The most important factor in Turkish Coffee is the quality of the coffee. Fresh, finely ground coffee makes a big difference.
Secret two: cold water Always start with cold water, not hot. This helps extract the full taste.
Secret three: do not boil it Turkish Coffee must rise but not boil. If it boils, you lose the crema and the taste.
Secret four: a warm cup Warm the cups with hot water before pouring so the coffee does not cool down quickly.
The most common mistakes and how to avoid them
Mistake: high heat It makes the coffee boil and ruins the crema and the taste. The solution: very low heat.
Mistake: stirring on the heat It breaks the crema. The solution: stir before the heat only.
Mistake: pouring fast It lets the grounds come out into the cup. The solution: pour slowly and gently.
What is the best Turkish Coffee for making at home?
Seelaz Turkish Coffee is available in 125 gram and 200 gram sizes, finely ground especially for traditional Turkish preparation. Also available is Mulberry Turkish Coffee for a distinctive, different flavor experience.
Frequently asked questions
How many spoons of coffee per cup? Two small spoons per cup is the basic measure, more or less according to your preference.
Do I have to use a special cezve? The traditional cezve is the best, but any small pot with a handle and a narrow spout will do.
Why does my coffee not get a crema? Most likely because of high heat or coffee that is not fine enough. Use finely ground Seelaz coffee and low heat.
Can I make Turkish Coffee with milk? You can add hot milk after pouring, but the traditional one is prepared with water only.
Where can I get good Turkish Coffee in Egypt? You can order Seelaz coffee online with delivery to all of Egypt, or visit our branches in Tagamoa, Al Rehab and Zahraa El Maadi.
Delivery to all governorates, and same-day delivery in many areas inside Cairo
