Turkish Coffee Maker and Other Varieties for Connoisseurs of Coffee

Author: reikopena | Posted: 24.04.2012

There is no dearth of coffee lovers in the world. What is incredible though is the number of different styles and varieties of coffee makers that have emerged to cater to the different kinds of preferences of coffee loves all over the world. There are all shapes, sizes and materials tries out in terms of coffee pots to extract the aroma and essence of the best coffee beans and powders in the world. For example, you will come across the briki which is a pot that helps in making Greek coffee. The Briki usually made of copper or brass, are of different sizes and are characterized by its tumbler like look. .

For the connoisseurs of Turkish coffee, there are traditional and automatic models of the turkish coffee maker which has the right flavor and taste, a world apart from what conventional espresso machines will churn out. The Turkish coffee pot is also referred to as Ibrik and Cezve in some parts while in Greece, it is what is referred as the Briki. Usually brass is preferred to copper as the former will retain its shine for much longer than copper which could develop a greenish coating very soon.

Interestingly, the size of the coffee maker has to be ideal and the brewing and stirring has to be slow and perfectly done to get the best possible coffee. The copper Ibrik comes with a wooden handle and conducts heat perfectly for the brewing process. Some of these pots also come with a special lining for safety. Tin is used for lining in most cases. The best Turkish coffee is generally the one with the right combination of finely ground coffee, sugar and water which has to be boiled to the perfect point without too much bitterness setting into it.

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