It takes a lot of effort to make real aromatic coffee at home. There are a huge number of factors that affect the final taste of a beverage - from the type of coffee to the quality of the water used.
The best coffee is from turkish
At home, you can brew coffee in ordinary electric coffee makers, in this case it is enough to follow the instructions supplied with the device to get a decent drink. But real coffee with a unique taste can only be prepared in a Turk. Therefore, first of all, you need to choose a suitable Turk.
If possible, buy a copper vessel, it is not for nothing that it is considered the best option. Copper heats up rather quickly, and then retains heat for a long time. If for some reason you don't like copper, buy a ceramic pot, but keep in mind that such vessels are very expensive and not very durable.
The shape of the Turk (or cezve) also matters. It is better to refuse options with a wide neck, the Turks with a narrow top preserve the taste and aroma of the drink much better. Don't buy turks that are too big, go for the two-serving options.
Choose the right ingredients
Any burner is suitable for making coffee, the main thing is that it heats the Turk as slowly as possible, this will preserve the full bouquet of tastes and aromas of coffee beans. Keep in mind that you need to use good water to make a really tasty drink, bottled or filtered will do. Do not use tap water, as this will not affect the taste of coffee in the best way.
Choose the right coffee beans in specialty stores, they will help you choose the right variety depending on your preferences. The quality of coffee beans is evidenced by an even color and the same shape.
To brew the perfect coffee, it is advisable to grind the beans a few minutes before preparing the drink. To do this, you can use a manual or automatic coffee grinder, if you do not have one, ask to grind the beans in the store, but you should not buy a large portion of ground coffee right away, as it quickly fizzles out.
How to brew coffee
Pour ground coffee into the Turk, keep in mind that one heaped teaspoon of coffee is enough for a small coffee cup, if you prefer a sweet drink, put sugar in the Turk at the same stage. Pour cold clean water into the Turk, then put it on the burner, wait until the contents are warmed up, stir the drink thoroughly (this should be done only once), after which a characteristic light foam will appear on the surface of the coffee. Continue to warm the drink, watch the foam, as soon as it darkens and begins to rise, and very small bubbles appear around the edges, remove the Turk from the heat. Keep in mind that boiling kills the taste and aroma of coffee, so it's actually more logical to talk not about brewing coffee, but about brewing it. If your coffee is boiling, it is best to start over with new ingredients so as not to spoil the experience of the drink.
