Almost every person on our planetmorning begins with a crisp cup of coffee. And everyone loves this drink to cook and drink in different ways. Some brewed in a coffee machine, others simply pour boiled water over ground coffee beans. With milk, sugar, cream, syrup - everyone loves his own special coffee recipe. True connoisseurs of invigorating drink brew coffee in a special ladle. And how to make coffee in the Turk?
Coffee selection rules
Arabica is considered to be the favorite varieties.Robusta The last representative is used quite rarely because of its specific taste characteristics, namely: astringency, bitterness, strength. In Russia, the first grade is most often used, since it combines pleasant bitterness with a little sourness.
Experts identify 4 degrees of grinding coffee beans, and each refers to a different method of boiling.
- Rough: for filtration coffee makers, espresso machines, cooking in the Turk (no draft).
- Medium (universal): suitable for coffee machines, and for making coffee in the Turk.
- Small (thin): for geyser equipment and Turks, but you can get sediment.
- Ultra-slim: it is used extremely rarely for brewing real Turkish coffee, special coffee makers, which are designed for fine grinding of grain.
It is worth recalling that on the front side of the coffee package there is all the useful information about its variety, grinding and degree of roasting. These data will help you find the right product for your own taste.
It is also worth pointing out the four classes to whichcoffee is divided according to quality: second, first, highest, premium. Of course, you need to give preference to the premium segment, because in it you will not find any unnecessary particles and other garbage. If there is no opportunity to purchase a premium class, then buy the highest grade.
It should be noted that the degree of roasting alsoThere are dedicated classes: first, second, third, fourth. The mildest roasting is considered the 1st, the strongest - the 4th. The choice of coffee according to this criterion depends solely on your taste preferences.
How to choose a Turk?
Before you understand the information on howto make coffee in the Turk, first you need to figure out what kind of equipment is. Turk is an instrument that came to us from ancient times, which fully reveals the taste of each bit of coffee grain. Of course, coffee machines simplify brew invigorating drink, but, unfortunately, do not reveal the full range of flavor.
Turkish coffee brewed on the stove has a pleasant taste and aroma. Therefore, experts recommend to be attentive to the choice of equipment for brewing a drink in a similar way.
There are three variants of cezve (Turks):
- Ceramic Turk: different fragility and high fragility. You can give preference to just this option, but it will not serve you for a long time.
- Clay Turk:has a pronounced negative side, which is that the walls have the ability to absorb the aroma and taste of coffee beans. It is recommended to use for cooking only one grade, otherwise you can spoil the coffee.
- Copper Turk: coffee warms evenly, because the tool has thick walls and bottom. A large number of connoisseurs give their preference to this particular option.
Before making coffee in the Turk,make sure it has a wide bottom and a narrow neck. This contributes to the uniform heating of the liquid, and water will slowly boil away from the tank. It is recommended to buy a small volume pots, where you can cook a maximum of two cups of coffee.
Is it possible to replace the Turk and what?
Положительной особенностью нашей повседневной life is that coffee can be brewed in any way you like. There are several alternatives that will help to get closer to the natural taste of real coffee:
- French press - it is a household appliance, but it is clearly different fromother cooking tools. In it, you can brew finely chopped grains, insist, and then strain. This option is more suitable for people who like a drink with a taste of coffee.
- Geyzernaya coffee makers - this tool is considered to be an analogue of the Turks.The device consists of the following parts: the lower compartment for water, a container for ground coffee, a kettle for the resulting drink. The water below begins to warm up, then passes through the coffee compartment, from where the liquid enters the teapot. As a result, you get aromatic coffee without sediment and foam.
- Casserole or stew-pan. Каждая хозяйка имеет подобную посуду на своей the kitchen, it can be used to brew coffee. In this way, there is a very significant drawback, which is that when the beverage boils, the thick matter rises up along with the foam. The sediment sinks slowly to the bottom, and the aroma disappears. When you brew coffee in this dish, you need to carefully monitor that the drink does not boil off and does not burn.
Features of making coffee in the Turk at home
To enjoy the invigorating drink from the Turks at home, you need to read and follow a few simple rules.
- After cooking in a similar way at the bottom of the device will beaccumulate coffee grounds, which must be removed with a filter. Experts recommend to get rid of the sediment, using a teaspoon of icy clear water.
- In order to enjoy delicious coffee in the Turk, you need to cook it exclusively on filtered drinking water.
- If you do not drink coffee so often, then grind the beans before cooking. So all tastes will remain unchanged.
- In order to preserve the aroma of an invigorating drink as much as possible, true connoisseurs recommend warming up mugs.
- Salt is the best friend of coffee if you cook it in a Turk because it preserves the taste and aroma of ground beans as much as possible.
Classic coffee in Turk with foam
There are many options for preparing an invigorating drink. One of these recipes, which is most often used, is coffee with foam. It will need the following ingredients:
- about 90 ml of pure water (filtered);
- 1 pinch of salt;
- about 40 g of finely ground coffee;
- 20 g sugar (preferably cane).
How to cook:
- Before cooking, rinse the Turk with boiling water and wipe dry. Add coffee, salt and sugar to it. Do not mix!
- Gradually pour the cooled water into the cezve so that the mixture does not rise sharply.
- A sign that you will need to shoot a Turk soon.from the heat, is the moment when the mixture starts to rise. As soon as it reaches the level of the edges, it is necessary to turn off the heat and wait until the foam begins to fall. As soon as she finally subsides, you should put the device back on the stove.
- It is recommended to repeat this procedure 3-5 times. No bubbles are allowed. They can spoil the taste of the drink.
- As soon as you finish making the coffee, tap the steamer on the edge of the table and pour the invigorating drink into the pre-warmed cups.
Espresso in the Turk
This method of preparing an invigorating drink can be used as a base for a cappuccino or latte, as well as used in its pure form. How to make coffee in the Turk correctly?
- Pour into the container 40 g of ground beans and put the device on a small fire for easy roasting. Then you can add 10 grams of sugar, if you like sweet coffee.
- Pour 75 ml of pure water warmed to 40 degrees into the Turk. As soon as the mixture boils, remove it from the stove, mix gently and return to fire.
- Repeat the above manipulations 3 more times and pour the drink into heated cups. Then cover them with a saucer for 1 minute to infuse coffee.
Turkey Drink
This Turkish coffee Turkish recipe is also in demand among true connoisseurs.
- Pour into a container about 25 g of ground beans, cardamom (to taste), sugar (optional), add water, cooled to a temperature of 30 degrees, and gently mix until the consistency of porridge.
- Put the Turk on the fire, wait for the boiling to begin (the foam will rise to the brim). Then remove the vessel from the stove and pour the foam into a heated cup.
- Such actions need to be repeated 2 more times until boiling. Do not forget to remove the foam. After that, turn off the heat, allow the precipitate to settle for 3 minutes. After that, you can serve a drink on the table.
Making coffee with milk in the Turk
How to make a similar drink in Turk?Combination with milk is one of the classic and frequent use. Therefore, various methods of preparation of the variant under consideration were invented. From the easiest — at home — to the more complex ones that are taught in specialized courses. One of them is the recipe for making coffee in the Turk.
To get an invigorating drink in a similar way you need:
- Pour 60 ml of milk with fat content up to 3% in the Turk, put on the fire and wait until the temperature of the liquid reaches 40-45 degrees. Then add 25 g of ground beans and send the device back to the stove.
- As soon as the skin appears, you need to remove the Turk from the fire and leave for about 2 minutes. After that, repeat the steps 2 times. At the end, pour into a warm cup.
Turkish Coffee Recipe with Cinnamon
Many connoisseurs of various spices love to add them to the invigorating drink. Often used such a spice is cinnamon. How to make coffee in the Turk with the addition of bright seasoning?
- Pour into a container of 15 g of sugar (preferably cane), 5 g of cinnamon, 25 g of ground beans and hold the Turk over the fire.
- After the minute has elapsed, add 110 ml of pure water and set to minimum heat. After boiling, remove the vessel from the stove and pour some liquid into a warm cup.
- Repeat similar manipulations 3 more times. After the last step, let the coffee brew for 2 minutes.
