How to Make Authentic Greek Coffee? In this article we will see the typical recipe of Greek coffee, trying to quickly follow the right instructions to prepare this drink quickly and tastefully.
First, to make Greek coffee you need a briki (a small saucepan often used in the preparation of Greek recipes) filled for a quarter.
What is the quantity of water needed to make Greek coffee then? If you do not have a briki and you do not know how to regulate yourself, know that it is enough to take a typical (italian) coffee cup, fill it once and a half and pour the water into the saucepan: in fact, Greek coffee is made with about a cup and a half of water ( however there are special Greek or Turkish coffee cups with the right amount in one filling if you want to be more precise).
How to choose the right coffee for Greek coffee?
Now that we have the quantity of water needed, we need the right coffee: this is a difficult choice because there are many different brands and types. Generally one takes Arab coffee and grinds, any quality coffee, possibly of fine ground Arabica type, could generally be fine.
Do I need to put sugar into the greek coffee?
If necessary, insert a teaspoon of sugar or more (or even no sugar, as many Greeks do) in the water inside the briki and heat over low heat. When you notice that the water is hot (very low heat, it must not “boil” as for the pasta but must begin to evaporate) add a teaspoon of the selected coffee ground and mix slightly.
After doing this, leave it still and wait for the coffee to rise in the briki due to the effect of the heat: as soon as you notice that the coffee has risen (matter of a few seconds, it depends on the temperature of the water and when you inserted the coffee), remove from the heat and pour into the cup or glass you have chosen.
How to drink greek coffee correctly?
After pouring the Greek coffee, wait for all the coffee to settle on the bottom (in fact, you will also have poured the ground coffee over the water rightly) and then start drinking slowly: you must know how to wait and enjoy the smell, Greek coffee is a moment to relax and spend time with family and friends.
When drinking the coffee you have almost reached the bottom of the coffee (deposited in the lower part of the glass) avoid continuing to drink: your coffee is already finished, you should not continue (you don’t drink the ground coffee).
Is greek coffee greek?
Did you like it? I find it a magnificent way to make coffee! There is a discussion about the difference between Greek coffee and Turkish coffee, but basically, it is the same drink, imported by the Ottomans; if one day I should learn more, I will write it; meanwhile, whatever the origin of this drink, fully enjoy it as the inhabitants of these regions do!
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