Introduction
Turkish coffee and Turkish tea are two delicious beverages that hold an important place in Turkish culture. Both are known for their unique flavors and preparation methods. In this blog post, I will explain step by step how to make both drinks.
How to Make Turkish Coffee
Ingredients:
- Turkish coffee cup
- Cezve (Turkish coffee pot)
- Water
- Turkish coffee
- Sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Add one teaspoon of coffee and two teaspoons of water to the cezve for each cup.
- Wet the coffee with cold water.
- Place the cezve on the stove and start heating over medium heat.
- When the coffee starts to heat up, wait until foam forms without stirring.
- Once the foam has formed, remove the cezve from the heat and wait for the foam to settle slightly.
- Return the cezve to the heat and repeat the same process.
- Repeat this process 2-3 times until the coffee reaches the desired consistency.
- When the coffee is ready, pour it into cups and serve.
Tips:
- The best water for Turkish coffee is fresh and cold.
- Never boil the coffee.
- Do not stir the coffee with a spoon.
- When pouring the coffee into the cup, also pour the foam.
How to Make Turkish Tea
Ingredients:
- Samovar (double tea kettle)
- Teapot
- Water
- Tea
- Sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Fill the bottom part of the samovar with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add one teaspoon of tea per cup to the teapot.
- Pour the boiling water into the teapot and place the teapot on top of the samovar.
- Let the tea steep for 15 minutes.
- Once the tea is steeped, pour it into a cup and serve.
Tips:
- The best water for Turkish tea is fresh and cold.
- Never boil the tea.
- Let the tea steep for at least 15 minutes.
- When pouring the tea into the cup, pour the dark part first, then the light part.
