This traditional Turkish coffee recipe will take you to Turkey and let you taste its rich and fragrant flavors. People in the center of Istanbul and beyond have enjoyed this tasty treat for hundreds of years.
Ingredients: 1 cup cold water. 1-2 tablespoons finely ground Turkish coffee. 1-2 teaspoons sugar optional.
Instructions: Put cold water into a cezve a small coffee pot. Add sugar and Turkish coffee that has been ground very finely, if you want. Add the coffee and sugar and mix them well until they are all mixed in. Put the cezve on low heat and warm it up slowly. Once it's on the heat, don't stir it. As it gets hotter, froth will form on top. Watch out that it doesn't boil over as it rises. Take it off the heat just before it boils and let the coffee grounds settle for a moment. Put the cezve back on the heat and let the coffee foam up again. Then take it off the heat again. The coffee and froth should both be poured into a small cup. To keep your lips from getting burned, wait a moment before taking a sip. Have a great time with your traditional Turkish coffee!