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Turkish Coffee

Turkish Coffee Recipe

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Learn how to make rich, foamy Turkish coffee at home with just coffee, water, and sugar. No machine needed.

Ingredients

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  • 2 heaping tablespoons (14 g) Turkish‑style fine ground coffee
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold filtered water per person
  • Sugar to taste (0-1 tsp per cup)
  • OPTIONAL: Pinch of ground cardamom or mastic

Instructions

  1. Measure cold water into your cezve or small saucepan.
  2. Add coffee and sugar (to taste).
  3. Heat on medium‑low, watching closely for foam to rise (2–5 minutes).
  4. When the foam nears the rim, remove it and spoon it into each cup.
  5. Return to heat briefly, then pour the rest slowly to preserve foam.
  6. Wait a minute, sip water first, then enjoy.

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