Middle Eastern Coffee

[ironfist]

Evening all

Im in no way a coffee expert, more like a coffee noob haha!

I've tried a couple of instants and used some of beans i grounded.

I was watching videos on youtube and came across the Turkish style of making coffee.

The title is middle eastern as i read greece and various countries also used the method.




I purchased one of the more modern versions

I also picked up some




Anyone ever tried any of these?

Does the turkish coffee style have a distinct taste?

Im quite looking forward to trying it.

Post your opinions, products you use etc

Thanks for reading

 

[AjaxLepinski]

I've had Turkish Coffee at restaurants and a guy at work makes it once in awhile.
You order it plain, a little sweet or sweet.
The reason you order it with the sugar (already added) is because, your coffee comes with a quarter inch of ground coffee on the bottom... you don't want to stir it up!
To brew, put a scoop of coffee in the pot, add sugar to taste and add water. When it starts to boil, you're ready to serve. It's quick, easy and very strong!!!

 

[ironfist]

I've had Turkish Coffee at restaurants and a guy at work makes it once in awhile.
You order it plain, a little sweet or sweet.
The reason you order it with the sugar (already added) is because, your coffee comes with a quarter inch of ground coffee on the bottom... you don't want to stir it up!
To brew, put a scoop of coffee in the pot, add sugar to taste and add water. When it starts to boil, you're ready to serve. It's quick, easy and very strong!!!

Thanks! Can't wait to give it a try

 

[troymclure]

make it all the time,(have had it in turkey) grind the coffee real fine(espresso minimum) boil, remove from heat for 30 secs, boil, remove from heat 30 secs, add sugar, boil, remove from heat.

drop 1 small ice cube in the pot, after 15-20 secs pour slowly/gently into your cup.

 

[AjaxLepinski]

Ah ha! Bring it to a boil twice... sounds like a plan!

 

[SiBurning]

I posted a short tutorial about it, but see especially Helveticum's comments and variations. The same tutorial is also in the Coffee FAQ on the B&B ShaveWiki.

I enjoy it once in a while.

 

[AjaxLepinski]

Steve, that is a great tutorial!!!

 

[ricardo9505]

That's what I call mud coffee. I lived in an Egyptian/ Greek neighborhood in NYC and these were common. I personally dislike the coffee. Just be sure not to stir it and make it very sweet.
My mom is from the caribbean and they swear by coffee every few hrs. What's known here as espresso.
If the turkish mud coffee is too much consider a stovetop espresso maker.
something like this:

coffee can be bought at a store or at the supermarket. Bustelo is a popular Latino coffee. the grind is just right for these coffee makers.

 

[Shave_Rat]

A few times I've had it at coffee shops, they give it the barest pinch of cardamom as well. I make it at home, sans cardamom. Good stuff for sure.

 

[David in Boston]

Had Turkish coffee at an Afghan restaurant once. Loved it.
Also I was high as a kite from it.

And I mean that in a good way.

 

[Alacrity59]

Cowboy coffee that is enjoyed by hikers/backpackers is similar although not with as fine a grind.

 

[Redzone]

It will give you a hit, your choice weather to spit out the muddy sand though

 

[Shave_Rat]

It will give you a hit, your choice weather to spit out the muddy sand though

We've always given it a few mins to settle in the ibrik before carefully pouring off of the top. Minimal "sludge" in the cup that way.

 

[global_dev]

A few times I've had it at coffee shops, they give it the barest pinch of cardamom as well. I make it at home, sans cardamom. Good stuff for sure.

My Lebanese friends use cardamom as well. Tasted just like east African chai based on the spices.

 

[Shave_Rat]

My Lebanese friends use cardamom as well. Tasted just like east African chai based on the spices.

Have to be really stingy, a little bit of it goes a very very long way in this application. lol

 

[badgertourist]

I havn't tried authentic Turkish coffee but the Greek take on it (which I've been told is the same) is really good- especially after dinner!

This thread has got me wanting some! Anyone know if its available in any mainstream shops in the uk?

 

[ironfist]

I had to buy online as I didnt have time to go into town. The coffee I got for like £3.25 delivered on ebay

 

[MoJoe]

I read somewhere that you can also add some ground pistachio to it as well. That version sounds pretty tasty.

 

[Shave_Rat]

I havn't tried authentic Turkish coffee but the Greek take on it (which I've been told is the same) is really good- especially after dinner!

This thread has got me wanting some! Anyone know if its available in any mainstream shops in the uk?

I had to buy online as I didnt have time to go into town. The coffee I got for like £3.25 delivered on ebay

Any quality dark roasted bean, ground super fine, will provide a great Turkish coffee. The big key is in the tools and method of preparation. If you don't have an ibrik at home, I'm not sure how well just small pan of water with the grounds in it will work in comparison.

 

[Slash McCoy]

Cardamon can give some folks a headache. Go easy on the stuff. Try freshly ground cinnamon or stir with a cinnamon stick.

I don't bring it to a boil. Just shy of boiling, the coffee will foam up. Makes sort of a crema. I make it foam up three times, but never quite boil it. Sugar goes in with the coffee powder. The tall cylindrical brass hand grinders work great for grinding Turkish. It should be almost like coffee dust, even finer than what you would call powder. Considerably finer than espresso grind. Then after the 3rd foam-up, a little cold water or a single ice cube. A minute to settle, then pour into small pre-warmed cups. It is an acquired taste. Be careful not to drink the mud in the bottom. Tastes horrible and hits you like a shot of crystal meth.

I am not a big fan of Turkish, but it is cool with a hookah.