How can I make Cypriot coffee without a mbriki?
If you do not have a mbriki, cezve or briki, you can use a small pot, preferably with a pouring lip. You can also use electric coffee pots and automatic Turkish coffee makers to make Cypriot coffee since both types of coffee are made by the same brewing method.
Is there an easier way to make Cypriot coffee?
Besides the traditional way, electric coffee pots and automatic coffee makers also make Cypriot coffee. Electric coffee pots shorten the brewing time but need to be followed to avoid overflowing. However, automatic coffee makers signal a sound when brewing is finished and thus do not need any following.
What is the specialty of Cypriot coffee?
Cypriot coffee is special because it has a distinct flavor and texture that sets it apart from other types of coffee. The finely ground coffee beans, combined with water by boiling method, create a thick, frothy brew that is rich and full-bodied.
cypriot coffee recipe
Summary: Have you ever tried Cypriot coffee, known for its thick foam and rich texture? So, let’s learn how to make it below!
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Cypriot coffee, also known as Greek coffee, is a traditional style of coffee that is popular in Cyprus and Greece. It is one of the coffee traditions made by boiling method, similar to Turkish, Armenian, and Bosnian coffee. Boiling method is the oldest coffee brewing method in the world. You can learn the details of different coffee brewing methods worldwide in our related blog by clicking this link.
Cypriot coffee is a strong and thick coffee that is brewed using very finely ground coffee beans, sugar, and water and is typically served in small demitasse cups with the grounds settling at the bottom. It is made by slowly heating the coffee, sugar, and water mixture over low heat until the coffee comes to a boil and forms a thick foam on top. It is then poured into demitasse cups and served immediately.
It is difficult to determine exactly the origins of Cypriot coffee, but it can be traced back to the Ottoman Empire era, which ruled Cyprus and much of Greece for centuries. Coffee was introduced to the region by the Ottoman Turks, who brought the beverage to the region from the Middle East. The brewing method and ingredients used have remained relatively unchanged over time, and the drink has continued to be an important part of the culture and social fabric of Cyprus and Greece since then.
Let’s move on to the Cypriot coffee recipe below!
Ingredients
2 demitasse cups cold water, filtered or bottled if tap water is low quality
2 teaspoons ground coffee, extremely fine grind
Sugar to taste (optional)
Mbriki (aka briki, jazve or cezve), a coffee pot with a long handle and truncated conical shape
Directions
Add the water, ground coffee, and sugar to the mbriki and place it over medium-low heat.
Stir the mixture until the coffee and sugar dissolve.
Continue to heat the mixture over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until it comes to a boil.
Once the coffee starts to foam and rise to the top of the pot, remove it from the heat and allow the foam to settle for a few seconds.
Return the pot to the heat and repeat the foaming process one or two more times.
After the final foaming, remove the pot from the heat and pour the coffee into demitasse cups.
Serve immediately with a small glass of water aside.
Your Cypriot coffee is ready.
Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
RECIPE NOTE FOR CYPRIOT COFFEE:
The amount of sugar used to make Cypriot coffee can vary depending on personal preference. It is also very common to drink it without sugar. Cypriot coffee without sugar is called “sketo” (plain). If it is with some sugar, it is called “metrio” (almost one teaspoon of sugar), and with much sugar, it is called “glyki” (at least two teaspoons of sugar).
HOW TO SERVE CYPRIOT COFFEE:
Cypriot coffee is served in small porcelain demitasse cups with handles, accompanied by a small sweet treat like a piece of lokum (Turkish delight) or a biscuit. It is often enjoyed with a glass of water on the side to cleanse the palate between sips and to help counteract the coffee’s strong flavor.
Milk is never added to Cypriot coffee, by the way!
HOW TO DRINK CYPRIOT COFFEE:
Similar to Turkish coffee, Cypriot coffee is served hot, so be careful not to burn your mouth or tongue when drinking it. Let the coffee cool down for a minute or two before taking a sip. It should also be sipped slowly to feel the full flavor and texture. The coffee grounds settled at the bottom of the cup are not to be drunk or eaten.
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