Q. What is Turkish coffee?

A. The main characteristic that makes Turkish coffee unique is in the grinding method. Traditional Turkish coffee is made with very finely ground coffee beans that are hand forged with a stone mortar. Fine particles means more exposed surface area of a coffee bean which results in strong, aromatic and highly caffeinated coffee.

Q. What’s the Difference Between Greek Coffee And Turkish Coffee?

A. While Greek coffee is usually boiled once, traditional Turkish coffee is boiled three times. Greek γλυκό coffee also tends to be sweeter than Turkish çok şekerli coffee.

Q. Why is Turkish Coffee served with water?

A. The water is for cleansing your palette.

Q. What’s the Difference Between Greek Coffee And Turkish Coffee?

A. While Greek coffee is usually boiled once, traditional Turkish coffee is boiled three times. Greek γλυκό coffee also tends to be sweeter than Turkish çok şekerli coffee.

 Q. When did Turkish coffee start?
A. Turkish Coffee was first discovered in the 16th century by Ozdemir Pasha, who was a Yemen Governor of the Ottoman Empire. He introduced the strong drink made out of coffee beans to Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The Sultan was impressed by the extraordinary drink and as a result, gave it the Royal Seal of Approval. Later on, this strong coffee became well known all over the Ottoman Empire, and the Turkish Coffee craft became a profession.

Q. Why is Turkish Coffee served with water?

A. The water is for cleansing your palette.

Q. Are there health benefits of Turkish Coffee?

A. Proteins and caffeine in Turkish coffee helps with active digestive system by improving intestinal muscle contractions. Turkish coffee’s high caffeine level provides beneficial effect in guts and regular consumption of Turkish coffee may lower the risk of liver diseases and cancer.

Q. How do you prepare Turkish coffee?

A.

1. Grind coffee beans into a fine powder. (Or, conveniently prepare a bag of Artisan La Petite Turkish Coffee!)

2. Mix two heaping teaspoons of coffee powder and sugar (if desired) and mix with cold filtered water in a small (240 ml) pot (preferably in a cezve, a copper pot with a long handle).

3. Over medium-low heat, gently stir the mixture a few times (do not overmix).

4. Before the boiling stage, heat the mixture until thick foam appears.

5. When the mixture starts to boil, pour it into a small cup and allow the amazing grinds to settle to the bottom of the cup.

6. Enjoy your coffee! Turkish coffee also goes well with Turkish delights.

7. When did Turkish coffee start?

8. Turkish Coffee was first discovered in the 16th century by Ozdemir Pasha, who was a Yemen Governor of the Ottoman Empire. He introduced the strong drink made out of coffee beans to Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent. The Sultan was impressed by the extraordinary drink and as a result, gave it the Royal Seal of Approval. Later on, this strong coffee became well known all over the Ottoman Empire, and the Turkish Coffee craft became a profession.

Q. What is dibek coffee?

A. Dibek coffee is a coffee-grinding method. The roasted coffee beans are finely crushed with stones in a big wooden cup or a stone mortar. The coffee ground is often mixed with different ingredients such as salep, roasted coffee, mastic gum, cacao, cardamom, cream, and herbs. The consistency of this coffee is thicker, and the color is lighter than regular Turkish coffee. Other flavors such as melon, vanilla, hazelnut, and caramel can be added to enhance the taste of the coffee.

It is suggested to drink Dibek coffee after eating a meal because it helps the digestion process.

Q. What are the benefits of dibek coffee?

A. Various ingredients in dibek coffee makes Turkish coffee extraordinary and beneficial to our body. It can help with food digestion, prevent bad breath, reduce cholesterol, provide antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and reduce the risk of heart disease.