Can you make Greek coffee in a normal espresso machine?
Q : My aunt brought me some Greek coffee grounds from Greece and I don't have the little briki-pot thing that you are supposed to use to make it, but I do have a regular espresso machine. Can I just use that? I'm not a fan of having the grounds actually in my coffee cup.A : My sister in law just cooks the coffee in a sauce pan with water. Actually, she also adds sugar to the pan (I guess this is popular with some Greeks). I just pour from the sauce pan through a strainer into my cup.
Any recommendations on making good Turkish/Greek coffee?
Q : I have the right kind of coffee. I bought some in a Mediterranean International little market and was instructed on how to make it. My first try was not up to my memory as it was weak. The printing on the packaging is completely in Greek, so I can't read the instructions. Please advise those who know...
I've had it before, so I know what it's supposed to taste like. The flavor is there, but it's weak despite using a smaller than usual coffee cup.
A : Turkish coffee refers to a traditional method used to brew coffee. Part of this method includes using a specially designed pot called a "džezva" (pronounced jezva) to brew the coffee. This pot varies in size and color although it is shaped similar to a large ladle with an extended handle on whose end a cup with a pour spout dangles. Originally, these pots were constructed from brass. Nowadays, they are made from enamel and can be commonly found in grocery and department stores throughout southern Europe and the Balkans.
To make Turkish coffee, besides the proper pot, you also need to purchase roasted coffee beans whose taste, when ground, is slightly harsh. Additionally, these beans should be ground on the finest possible setting. If you want to purchase pre-ground coffee for use in making the Turkish coffee, make sure that coffee's label indicates that it can be used specifically for making this type of coffee. Otherwise, do not use the coffee, as it will not yield the proper results. Instead, purchase whole beans and have them ground.
To start making the coffee, if you want to produce four cups of coffee, for example, add four cups of water into the pot. If sweetened coffee is desired, add 1 teaspoon of sugar per 2 cups of water. Bring this mixture to a boil over a stovetop. Once the water is boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add 1 teaspoon of coffee for each cup of water in the pot. Stir the coffee in the water and place the pot back onto the stovetop. At this time, do not leave the pot unattended, as the coffee will boil quickly once more. When the coffee begins to boil again and a layer of foam appears towards the top of the pot, remove the pot from the heat and set it aside for a minute or two to cool. This allows the coffee grinds to settle on the bottom of the pot. Once a few minutes have passed, you are ready to enjoy the coffee.
Turkish coffee is typically served in small cups similar to an espresso service. Additionally, because Turkish coffee is brewed without any filters, coffee grinds do appear in the portions served. If you plan on serving Turkish coffee to your guests, you may want to inform them beforehand about the grinds so there are no unpleasant surprises when it is served.
Ellinikos Kafes - Greek Coffee
Ingredients:
Greek coffee is always served black, in small and thick cups. It is made in a briki, a tall, small container with a long handle and a lip, made out of copper, aluminium or stainless steel.
Greek coffee is easy to make. First, measure the required cups of water into the briki. The measure should be one of the cups that the coffee is going to be served in. It is advisable not to make more than 3-4 small cups of coffee at a time.
Directions:
Greek coffee can be made in four different ways. He can be sketos (without sugar, strong and bitter), metrios (medium, usually with one teaspoonful of sugar), glykys or vari glykos (almost honey-sweet) and glykys vrastos - sweet but boiled more then once so it loses most of its froth. Depending on which art of Greek Coffee you like, measure and add into the briki the coffee, a teaspoonful of coffee per cup, and the sugar. For a medium coffee the best balance is to add the same amount of sugar as coffee. Put the briki on a low heat and stir its contents a little, until the coffee is diluted in the water. Hold the briki by the handle all the time as it boils so quickly and spills everywhere. Watch it starting to rise with a bubbly foam. Let it rise - and don't panic! - until it reaches the lips of the briki and then immediately withdraw from the heat. Once the coffee has been made, let it stand for one minute to allow the coffee grounds to settle at the bottom of the briki. Pour a little in each cup, to distribute the froth in all the cups. Then proceed and just fill them up to the brim.
Greek coffee is never stirred once it has been made and served and is drunk slowly. Serve it together with a glass of cold water.
Bon Appetit
How much caffeine is there in a cup of Greek/Turkish coffee?
Q : I'm talking about the small cups made for Greek/Turkish coffee. I've had a couple and a can of coke but I don't wanna rape my body with caffeine.
A : The small cups were Greek/Turkish coffee is served are only 25 ml. It is such a negligible amount that wont harm you! I do not know of the caffeine percentage but since I drink a double cup of Greek coffee daily I can assure you it is not that strong. Instant coffee or filter coffee might make you nervous, but Greek coffee just has more aroma, it does not keep you awake at night for sure.. Also keep in mind that in Greek/Turkish coffee the thick coffee ground stays at the bottom and you don't actually consume all that caffeine as in instant coffee.
The blend for Greek coffee is different from Turkish coffee blend; it is usually a blend of Brazilian coffee and chicory, smoother, easy to drink and not that strong. Turkish coffee is stronger, so you should define which of the two you had.
http://www.natashascafe.com/html/turkish.html
Is there any way to make a cappuccino or a greek frappe coffee without a cappuccino maker?
Q : I dont have a cappuccino maker but I do have a coffee maker, a tea kettle, a stove.. ok u get the idea.
This is a picture and an article ( I basically just want you to look at the picture lol )
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_frappe_coffee
A : 1. In a shaker or jar (with a tight-fitting lid), add 2-3 tablespoons of cold water, 1 teaspoon of instant coffee, and sugar to taste (1 teaspoon of sugar for medium-sweet).
2. Close tightly and shake for 10 seconds, until the mixture appears to be all foam.
3. Pour the foam into a water glass, add 7-8 ounces of water, 3-4 ice cubes, milk to taste, and stir.
4. Serve with a straw.
Tips:
1. The purpose of shaking or mixing is to create a large amount of thick foam.. the more the better.
2. If you have a soda fountain-type drink mixer or a small electric drink mixer, put the ingredients in step 1 into a glass to start, create the foamy base, and then add the water, ice cubes, milk, and straw to serve.
3. Alternatively, this can be made without adding the ice cubes if the water is cold and the weather is, too.
What You Need:
* Shaker or jar with a tight-fitting lid or drink mixer
* 1 cup cold water
* Instant coffee
* Sugar (optional)
* Milk (optional)
* Ice cubes
* Straw
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