How to make coffee in the Turk?

One of the most popular drinks in the world is coffee. It appeared in ancient times in the civilizations of the Middle East and eventually spread throughout the world.Many people love this elixir of cheerfulness for its pronounced taste, as well as the attractive smell. In addition, this drink gives energy and vigor to both the body and the spirit. In order to enjoy all its charms, you need not only to choose the right raw materials, but also to choose the right dishes for cooking, and also to follow all the rules of its preparation.

Currently there are many ways to make coffee. If we talk about soluble product, it is enough to pour it into a mug and pour hot water over it. You can also buy a coffee machine, which will prepare the selected version of the drink. But if we are talking about ground grains, then there is no better tool for their preparation than the Turk.

Turk appeared many centuries ago. Turk, or as it is called, jazz, is a ladle-shaped dish used to make coffee. Traditionally, it was made of wrought copper.

To date, there are several varieties of this dish:

• from clay;
• from ceramics;
• from copper.

Clay Turk is often soaked with the smell and taste of coffee beans. Therefore, when buying such a cezve, it is worth knowing that it is best to brew only a single sort of drink in order to prevent mixing of tastes and smells.

Initially, only Turk ceramics was used to make this drink. Although it has particular advantages, such a jazz is very fragile, and therefore short-lived. Therefore, its use for making coffee has become less popular.

Copper tour today is the most popular type of tableware. It is made of thick metal, so the drink warms up and prepares evenly. This option of making an invigorating drink is considered to be the most correct, but it must be borne in mind that while this taste is saved only up to 90%.

When choosing the Turks, it is necessary to consider not only the material of its manufacture, but also some other nuances:

• the presence of a wide base and a narrow neck to increase cooking time and uniform heating;
• the volume of the Turks should be calculated for one or two servings of this drink, since its taste is directly dependent on the size of the dishes - the smaller it is, the tastier the product.

To date, there are other devices for making coffee. Therefore, everyone can choose for themselves the most convenient option.

The coffee machine does not cook any worse than the Turk. It includes a water tank, faucet, ground grain compartment, as well as a kettle for the finished drink. After starting the machine, the water begins to warm up, then through the faucet gets on the ground coffee, after which the finished drink flows down into the kettle, passing through a special filter. Thus, in the prepared product there are no residues of thick.

For cooking, you can use a saucepan or small saucepan. Fine, if they are thick-walled and thick-bottomed. Due to the usual form of such dishes, the coffee grounds rise from the bottom and fall into the cup. And the flavor is not preserved. Therefore, the cooking process is best done with a covered lid.

Currently, the choice of tools used in the process of making coffee is very large, but it is the drink brewed in the traditional cezve that will have the most successful taste and aroma.

To get a tasty and aromatic product, it is important not only to choose the right dishes. The choice of the coffee itself has a great influence on the final result.

This raw material has several important characteristics, which include:

• variety;
• grinding;
• class;
• degree of roasting grains.

The most common types of coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta. Arabica is preferred by those who prefer an aromatic, not too bitter, lightly sour drink. Robusta is more bitter, tart and strong coffee, but it also has a lot of fans.

If we are talking about grinding coffee beans, then there are three main types of it - coarse (large), medium and fine (fine) grinding.

• Coarse grinding good for coffee machines or filtration bags. For the Turks, it is also suitable, while the sediment in such a drink is minimal.
• Medium grinding is the most common, one might even say, universal. It is suitable for all cooking methods.
• Fine grinding Grains are great for geyser coffee machines. Those who like to drink with thick sediment, can also cook it in the Turk.
• There is also ultra fine grinding. It is used less often than others. But it is from him that a real Turkish drink is made.

Accordingly, the class, coffee can be divided into first, second, highest and premium classes. The most expensive and elite is considered a premium class. It is distinguished by the most uniform and uniform grinding.

For those who do not have the opportunity to afford such an expensive drink, ideal coffee of the highest or first class. It also has good taste, but it is much cheaper.

As for the degree of roasting, it is also divided into four types: the first, second, third and fourth. It depends on them what kind of fortress will be an invigorating drink. The product of the fourth degree of roasting will be the most saturated and strong. For lovers of soft black coffee is ideal first degree roast beans.

Coffee came to Europe by historical standards not too long ago - about three centuries ago. During this time, there were many ways to prepare and use this drink. But it is coffee, brewed according to traditional rules, is ideal.

All the main traditions and secrets of making coffee originated in Turkey, and from there spread to Europe. It is said that the secret of the special taste and aroma of Turkish coffee lies in the technology of preparation and freshness of coffee beans. They are fried in a special pan of copper, then with the help of a stupa or a conventional meat grinder, the grain is ground to medium ground. A special taste and aroma is achieved due to the fact that spices are ground with the help of these devices.

Properly brew coffee either on hot sand or on fire. At the same time take the copper cezve of the smallest sizes, necessarily having a long handle.

With such a long history of existence, this product has a lot of recipes, traditions, as well as the rules of serving and its use.

Preparing delicious and aromatic coffee at home is not so difficult. But still worth following some useful tips:

• Before starting the preparation, it is necessary to rinse the Turk well, to exclude the possibility of ingestion of the remnants of the drink from the previous brewing, which may adversely affect the taste of freshly brewed coffee.
• Next, you need to pour ground coffee into the pots. Usually requires one teaspoon for half a glass of water. Although these calculations are approximate, as everyone has their own preferences.
• Then, if necessary, put sugar. Pour chilled water into the pots.
• Cooking should be done on low heat.
• The drink does not need to be stirred before bubbles appear.
• After the water is well warmed up, you can stir the coffee.
• The foam that forms at the surface does not need to be touched; it will retain the aroma of the drink.
• As soon as the liquid begins to rise, it is necessary to wait for the moment when it will be at the edges of the Turks, and remove it from the fire. Bringing coffee to a boil is not recommended.

• After that, it is better to cover the poker and let the drink stand for about five minutes.
• Before serving, you can pour a teaspoon of cold water into the finished drink so that the sediment goes down to the bottom and does not get into the mugs.
• To get a delicious coffee, it is better to use filtered water.
• Coffee beans need to be ground right before cooking, so the taste of the prepared beverage will be stronger, and the aroma is brighter.
• It is not advisable to overdo it with the amount of raw materials per mug, otherwise the drink will turn out too bitter.
• To enhance the aroma of coffee, it is recommended to warm up the cups, just pouring boiling water over them.
• To make the drink more tart and fragrant, you can also add a little salt to the cezve. In this case, the finished coffee will not be salty.

To achieve a higher foam, after the first raising of the liquid, you need to remove the Turk from the stove, let it stand for a minute, then put it on the hob again, and after raising the foam, remove it. This procedure is best repeated up to five times. And pour the resulting drink in a mug should be carefully, trying not to knock off the foam.

To properly brew coffee at home on the gas stove, you must:

• place the Turk on the stove at low power, while, if the drink is consumed with sugar, then it must be poured to the bottom of the pots and caramelized;
• then put the ground raw materials and to taste the spices;
• pour all chilled water.

The process of making coffee on an induction or electric stove has some important features that are worth considering. Induction cookers heat unevenly, temperature is not constant. Therefore, in order to prevent boiling of the drink, it is better to use special Turks with ferromagnetic inserts or use ferromagnetic discs for the burners.

The cooking procedure on an induction cooker is as follows:

• put all the necessary ingredients into a cezve;
• put on the burner;
• set it at 80% power;
• as the drink begins to boil, reduce power by half;
• boil some more time to fix the foam effect.

To brew coffee on a ceramic plate, you should also pay attention to the dishes - it is desirable to use ferromagnetic Turks. You should also constantly monitor the temperature, which is not constant and can increase dramatically.

Today there are a huge variety of recipes for brewing coffee. Everyone can choose a suitable, taking into account their tastes. Below are the most basic recipes for brewing this drink.

Classic recipe with foam. Coffee prepared according to this recipe will be tart and aromatic. It is necessary to take:

• clear water - 90 ml;
• salt - 10 grams;
• fine polola coffee - 40 grams;
• cane sugar - 20 grams.

The cooking process is simple:

1. Turku need to rinse well, pour boiling water and wipe dry. Add salt, ground coffee beans and sugar. No need to stir.
2. Next you need to carefully pour cold water, place the Turk on the stove at low power.
3. As soon as the composition rises almost to the edges of the tank, it should be removed from the stove and wait a little until the foam settles.
4. Then again, you should put the Turk on the burner and repeat the previous paragraph up to five times.
5. Much attention should be paid to the foam, it should not bubble much. This will mean that the coffee has boiled. And this is undesirable to prevent.
6. After cooking, pour the drink better in hot dishes. You can offer cream, condensed milk.

Among the most common recipes for making coffee is espresso. In addition, based on it, they prepare both cappuccino and latte. To obtain this drink you need:

• medium or fine ground coffee - 40 grams;
• filtered water - 75 ml;
• beet sugar - 10 grams.

The cooking process is as follows:

1. Wash and dry the cezve, pour coffee. Put to prepare on a low power plate. Coffee can be slightly roasted. You can immediately add sugar.
2. Next, you need to add water, previously bringing it to a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius. As soon as it boils, you need to remove the Turk from the stove, stir with a spoon of wood and put it on fire again.
3. This process must be performed three times. Then remove the drink from the hob and pour into heated cups.

The most classic can be considered coffee, cooked in Turkish. For a portion of such an invigorating drink you will need:

• filtered water - 145 ml;
• coffee beans ultrafine grinding - from 23 to 27 grams;
• cane sugar - at will;
• cardamom to taste.

To brew this coffee, you need:

1. Prepare a water temperature of about thirty degrees Celsius. In Turku pour sugar, coffee and cardamom and pour all the water. The composition should be thoroughly mixed with a wooden spoon.
2. The burner is better to light at the very minimum. As soon as the mixture rises to the top of the Turks, it must be removed from the heat and the top layer of the foam removed. Such actions should be done three times.
3. Next, you need to insist coffee for three minutes, after which it is ready for use.

There are many coffee connoisseurs who prefer to drink this drink exclusively with milk. To cook it, you need:

• coffee of any grinding - 35 grams;
• milk with a minimum fat content of 3% - 60 ml.

Cooking is a little different from other recipes:

1. In Turk, you need to pour milk, heat it to a temperature of about forty degrees Celsius, then add coffee.
2. After the composition starts to boil, the cezve must be removed from the heat and let stand for a few minutes. Then put it back on the stove. Do this procedure twice more.
3. After that, coffee can be served at the table. Sugar to put to taste.

True gourmets will not give up a cup of coffee with cinnamon. This drink can also be prepared at home. To do this, prepare the following ingredients:

• water - 110 ml;
• cane sugar - 15 grams;
• ground coffee, fine or medium ground - 25 grams;
• crushed cinnamon - 5 grams.

The cooking process is simple:

1. Put sugar, coffee, cinnamon in a clean, dry and heated Turk.
2. Next, pour water, put the pots at the lowest power. Boil, remove the top layer and put in a cup.
3. Do this process three times. The finished drink should brew for a few minutes. After that you can serve coffee.

It can be said that drinking coffee is a whole ceremony with its own rules and even a certain etiquette. Guests for a cup of coffee are often called in the evening. Coffee is offered most often after eating. How to set the table, it is better to think in advance. It is good to serve coffee:

• sandwiches;
• homemade cakes;
• biscuit;
• nuts;
• berry and fruit jams;
• cakes

The table can be supplemented with other sweets, lemon slices. For decorative purposes it is good to use flower arrangements, candles in candlesticks.

In addition, do not forget about milk. It must be served warm in a special milk jug. You can also offer cream and sugar.

Different coffee is not served in the same pot:

• for coffee with milk, it is customary to use tea cups;
• Viennese coffee is also drunk from tea cups;
• Black coffee can be served in coffee mugs.

It is necessary to consider some rules and norms of drinking coffee:

1. spoon can not be left in a mug, it should be put on a saucer;
2. in this drink you can not dip different products;
3. coffee should be consumed cool, in small sips;
4. the saucer is taken in the left hand, the cup - in the right;
5. when consumed with milk, the saucer is left on the table;
6. sugar cubes are added to the mug by hand or forceps.

Coffee is not a simple drink. It not only invigorates, tastes great and has a bright aroma, but also its use can turn into a whole ceremony. True lovers of this drink are well aware of its history, various recipes, cooking secrets, as well as the ceremony of its presentation and drinking.

Many people have a great love of coffee, trying to find more and more of its varieties, as well as the most interesting recipes for its preparation.

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