Brewing Turkish Coffee: A Simple Recipe

Alice

Discover the rich tradition of Turkish coffee with our simple recipe. This step-by-step guide makes it easy to brew this strong and flavorful coffee at home.

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 5

Course Beverage

Cuisine Turkish

Servings 1

Calories 20 kcal

Equipment

Cezve (Turkish coffee pot) traditional small pot with a long handle
Teaspoon for measuring coffee and sugar, and stirring
Small coffee cup (demitasse) for serving
Stovetop gas or electric burner
Grinder (optional) if you need to grind coffee beans extra fine
Wooden stick or spoon for gentle stirring

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Turkish coffee (very finely ground, medium roast)
100 ml fresh, cold water
1-2 teaspoons sugar

Instructions

Add Water
Pour 100 ml of cold water into a Turkish coffee pot (cezve)—use your coffee cup as the measuring guide.
Add Coffee and Sugar
Add 1 heaping teaspoon of finely ground Turkish coffee per cup. Add sugar if desired—skip it for unsweetened, or use 1–2 teaspoons for light to medium sweetness. Stir well to combine.
Heat Slowly
Place the pot over low heat. Let it heat gradually without stirring again. Watch closely.
Remove Before Boiling
As foam rises to the top, remove it just before it boils. Spoon a bit of the foam into your cup if desired.
Pour and Serve
Gently pour the coffee into your cup. Let it sit briefly so grounds settle. Enjoy—don’t stir after serving.

Keyword cezve coffee, traditional coffee brew, Turkish coffee