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Turkish Coffee

Traditional Turkish coffee: extra-fine grind, no filter, slow heat until it foams.

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Total
4:40
Ratio
1:9.3
Coffee
7 g
Temp
70 °C

The Turkish Coffee recipe for the Ibrik / Cezve uses 7 g of coffee and 65 g of water (1:9.3 ratio), at 70°C, with a target brew time of 4:40.

Parameters

7 g
Coffee
65 g
Water
1:9.3
Ratio
70 °C
Temp
1 extra fine
Grind
4:40
Total
1
Servings
Grind · 1/10 · extra fine
FINE COARSE

Method

4:40 · total
  1. 0:00
    Pour

    Add coffee to cold water in ibrik. Do not stir.

    +65g 5s Slow
  2. 0:05
    Wait

    Heat slowly on low flame. Watch for foam rising.

  3. 2:30
    Wait

    When foam rises to the rim, remove from heat. Pour foam into cup.

  4. 2:40
    Wait

    Return to heat briefly. Pour remaining into cup. Let grounds settle 2 min.

  5. 4:40
    Done

    Brew complete. Sip slowly — don't drink the grounds at the bottom!

Notes

Grind as fine as flour. Never stir after adding to water. Optionally add sugar and cardamom.

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