Comments on: How to make Turkish Coffee

By: Java Jerri

Java Jerri — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:48:46 +0000

Not to change the subject but why is it called Turkish Coffee. I’ve never seen any beans from Turkey.

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:11:14 +0000

Hi Nina, I’ll keep that in mind should I ever be asked to make coffee in a Croatian household, tho I’ve done a lot of variations on this method now that include boiling multiple times and not at all, and I don’t get a huge difference in overall flavour.

But grinding spices and coffee in the same grinder is a big no no in this house, so I will pretend you didn’t say it and we can still be friends.

Lisa: No I never tried this method with milk, I’m sure it couldn’t hurt, but would likely offend someone, and I’m good enough at that already :)

By: Nina

Nina — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:09:35 +0000

I am Croatian and grew up making this coffee. I was taught NEVER to bring it to the boil, to stir sugar (1 spoon per cup), coffee and water till blended. Allow to ONLY JUST begin to form small bubbles on top, and then remove from heat immediately. this ensures a good, thick foam topping and then muddy bottom of the cup. Enjoy!!!!!
if you happen to be grinding cardamom pods for curries, leave the oil residue in the grinder, and then grind your coffee beans afterwards.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 04:58:57 +0000

Matt,

My mother is Cuban-American and My father is Italian..so I come from a family of espresso drinkers.
The moment I came across your article (about 2 yrs ago)I knew I had to try this “middle-eastern” style method. This is now my fav method of making coffee. So deliciously rich and strong without the bitterness(something i’ve always hated about espresso)! Have you ever tried it w/milk? Yummo!

By: Cigar Ratings

Cigar Ratings — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 16:33:54 +0000

I wasn’t sure what I thought about this at first, but the taste is unbelievable. I had the coffee last time I was in turkey and will never forget the taste.. SO RICH. I am very impressed by all your pictures.
-Sylvia

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 03:20:04 +0000

Hi Jun,

As my woefully out of date review will attest, I am indeed familiar with The Prophet: http://abstractgourmet.com/2006/01/the-prophet/

Though I’m sure I should go back soon and take some photos to update, and also try the coffee again.

Cheers,
Matt

By: Jun

Jun — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:37:55 +0000

Hi Matt,
If you’re interested in Turkish coffee or Lebanese coffee (same same…) you should try ‘The Prophet’ in Vic Park along Albany Hwy. Their pretty good, must book cause their normally full house! Enjoy!

By: JenJam

JenJam — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:43:03 +0000

“in fact Turkish law at that time made it legal for a woman to divorce her husband if he failed to provide her with her daily quota of coffee” now yr talking my language :) why ever was such a law not sustained, and introduced to all other nations? …. course, I’d need to get a husband first to be worried about divorcing him over coffee, but while we’re playing hypotheticals, might as well make him rich so’s I get a decent alimony payout *rambling* coffeeeeeeeeee :D

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 02:09:53 +0000

Guel: Thanks so much for your method and input. I’ll be trying it out with your suggestions next time.

By: Guel

Guel — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:36:04 +0000

..and never boil your Turkish coffee too much. Just a few seconds. Otherwise it’ll lose the taste. Remember you are supposed to be”cooking” it. :)