What is Greek coffee and how to make it (Recipe)

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What is Greek coffee and how to make it (Recipe)

Greek coffee is a traditional brew with a rich flavor and thick texture, made from finely ground coffee beans that settle at the bottom of the cup. Curious about how to make Greek coffee like a pro? Just follow my easy, expert tips and bring the authentic taste of Greece right to your home.

Prep Time2

Cook Time8

Total Time10

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Greek, turkish, vegan

Servings:

Calories: 31kcal

Author: Makos

Ingredients

2 teaspoons finely ground coffee - Greek coffee, leveled teaspoons
¼ cup water, cold or at room temperature
2 teaspoons sugar, optional, leveled

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Fill a demitasse cup with water and pour the water into the coffee pot (briki).
Use one demitasse cup of water per serving.
Add the coffee and sugar (if using). Stir well until the coffee is dissolved and no lumps remain.
Place the briki on low heat and heat the coffee slowly. Do not stir once it starts to get warm.
As the coffee heats, foam (kaïmaki) will form on top. Don't let it unattended because it can boil over very quickly. Just before it boils and the foam rises, remove the briki from the heat.
Pour the coffee slowly into demitasse cups, distributing the foam evenly. Allow the coffee grounds to settle before drinking.
Serve with a glass of water and a small sweet, if desired.

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Notes

Pouring technique: Once ready, start pouring the coffee from low, then lift the coffee pot a little higher and bring it back down to the level of the cup.

Types of Greek coffee:

Sketos (black): no sugar added.
Metrios (semi-sweet): one teaspoon sugar per teaspoon coffee.
Glykos (sweet): two teaspoons sugar per teaspoon coffee.
Elafris (light): one leveled teaspoon coffee (3.5 grams).

2 leveled teaspoons of Greek coffee grounds are approximately 1 heaped teaspoon.

Nutrition information has been calculated for a metrio coffee.

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