Turkish coffee is widely enjoyed style of coffee, it's composed of a very fine grind. It's prepared in a cezve using finely ground coffee beans (preferably arabica coffee beans). It's unfiltered, so it has a rich and higher concentration of caffeine.
Ingredients for 1 cup of Turkish Coffee
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Ground Coffee (fine) - 25gm
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Hot Water (90°C - 95°C) - 250ml
Preparation of Turkish Coffee
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Start with cold, filtered water.
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To measure the amount of water you need, use the coffee cup you are going to serve in. The rule of thumb is 11⁄2 measures of water in that cup.
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For each cup of coffee, use a heaping tablespoon of ground coffee (10 gm).
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Put coffee and water in a Cezve (a special wide-bottomed pot, usually made of copper).
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Slowly, bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat. This will take 3-4 minutes, so keep a close eye on it. As the coffee warms, a dark foam will build.
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It is customary and important to serve Turkish coffee with foam on top. When the mixture is close to a boil, use a teaspoon to transfer some of the foam into each coffee cup. Return the coffee pot to the stove top.
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As coffee comes to a boil, pour half the coffee into the cups, over the foam. Return the coffee pot to the stove top and boil the remaining coffee for an additional 10-15 seconds, before filling the cups to the rim.
Tips and Tricks
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To make sure everyone enjoys their beverage, always serve Turkish coffee with cold (or room temperature) water. A sip of water allows the person to clear his/her palate before drinking coffee.
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In addition to water, Turkish coffee is also served with small sweet treats like Turkish Delights, chocolate, candy, etc.
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