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Turkish coffee in a traditional cup with foam, Turkish delight, a brass coffee pot, and water.

Classic Turkish Coffee

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Rich foamy coffee brewed in a cezve with finely ground coffee, water, sugar, and optional cardamom.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Turkish
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Coffee
  • 1 1/2 cups cold water
  • 4 tsp finely ground Turkish coffee heaping teaspoons
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar optional, adjust to taste
  • 2 pods cardamom crushed, optional
To Serve
  • 2 cups cold water for serving
  • 4 pieces Turkish delight optional

Equipment

  • Cezve or small saucepan
  • Teaspoon
  • Two small coffee cups

Method
 

Combine:
  1. Add the cold water, finely ground coffee, sugar, and cardamom to a cezve. Stir until the coffee is evenly suspended.
  2. Place over low to medium heat and warm slowly until a foamy layer begins to rise.
Build the Foam:
  1. Remove the cezve from the heat just before the coffee boils. Spoon some foam into each cup.
  2. Return the cezve to the heat and let the foam rise once more without boiling hard. Pour slowly into the cups.
Serve:
  1. Let the coffee stand for one minute so the grounds settle. Serve with cold water and Turkish delight.

Nutrition

Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 5mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • Use coffee ground as finely as flour; a standard drip grind will not produce the right texture.
  • For unsweetened coffee, omit the sugar. Medium sweetness uses one tablespoon per two cups.