Greek Coffee
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Total Time
3 mins
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Servings
1
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Calories
30 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Greek Coffee
Description
Greek Coffee uses a special pot called a briki to brew finely ground coffee combined with water and sugar over very low heat. The key technique is to heat the coffee slowly until it foams but before it boils over, repeatedly removing it from and returning it to the heat to maintain the foam. This slow process creates the drink's characteristic thick texture and a layer of foam called "kaimaki" on top.
The coffee is served in small demitasse or Greek coffee cups and is consumed unfiltered, with grounds settling at the bottom. The coffee's strength and sweetness vary according to taste, with common patterns including plain (no sugar), lightly sweetened, or strong and sweet.
Brewing slowly and carefully monitoring the heat is essential to preserve flavor and foam without burning the coffee. The preparation is simple but requires attention to temperature and timing for the classic experience.
Greek Coffee is traditionally enjoyed in small quantities and often accompanied by water or sweets. It is stored in airtight containers to preserve freshness.
Ingredients
- Greek coffee also known as Turkish or Arab coffee (see above
- sugar
- water
Special Equipment
- Gas Source see above
- Small coffee pot called a briki.
- Espresso cup or Greek coffee cup
Instructions
- Measure out a full coffee cup of water (about 2 1/2 -3 ounces or 75-90 mls) and pour into the briki. If you are making more than one coffee make sure your briki is big enough, you will need space to let the coffee bubble and foam.
- Add 2 teaspoons of coffee and 2 teaspoons of sugar for every 1 coffee cup and stir. This ratio is considered a somewhat strong coffee.
- Place the briki on the gas and turn on so that it is on low heat.
- Very slowly let the coffee heat up, (keep the flame very-very low). Do not leave the coffee unattended.
- You will slowly see the surface start to tremble (I describe it like a volcano waiting to explode). Once it starts foaming, lift it slightly from the heat until the foam/bubbles settle and then put it on the fire again and let it start foaming and puffing up. Then remove. This step is important to get a good coffee. You don’t want to let it over-boil otherwise it will not have that creamy/foam on top, but you don’t want it under-boiled because then you may taste the grounds in the coffee.
- Serve in the coffee cup. If you are making more then one, separate the foam in each coffee cup.
- Serve the cup on a small saucer with a glass of cold water.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness and intensity by varying coffee and sugar ratios for traditional preparations like Sketos (no sugar) or Glykos (sweet).
- Store Greek coffee grounds in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
- Use a briki pot over low heat and pay attention to foam formation to avoid overboiling.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 30 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 30kcal | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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