Classic Turkish Coffee
Rich foamy coffee brewed in a cezve with finely ground coffee, water, sugar, and optional cardamom.
Equipment
- Cezve or small saucepan
- Teaspoon
- Two small coffee cups
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
Instructions
Combine:
- Add the cold water, finely ground coffee, sugar, and cardamom to a cezve. Stir until the coffee is evenly suspended.
- Place over low to medium heat and warm slowly until a foamy layer begins to rise.
Build the Foam:
- Remove the cezve from the heat just before the coffee boils. Spoon some foam into each cup.
- Return the cezve to the heat and let the foam rise once more without boiling hard. Pour slowly into the cups.
Serve:
- Let the coffee stand for one minute so the grounds settle. Serve with cold water and Turkish delight.
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.
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 11gSodium: 5mgSugar: 10g