{"id":"recipe_1d951171f1","slug":"greek-coffee","title":"Greek Coffee","description":"A traditional, strong, and aromatic coffee brewed in a special small pot called a briki. It is characterized by its rich foam, known as 'kaimaki', and is served with the grounds left at the bottom of the cup.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":4,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"75ml water","name":"Water","quantity":75,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"fresh and cold","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 heaped teaspoon Greek coffee","name":"Coffee","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"finely ground","notes":"traditional Greek blend","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 teaspoon sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"adjust to taste (sketos = none, metrios = 1 tsp, glykos = 2 tsp)","group":"base","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Measure the water using the demitasse cup you plan to serve it in and pour it into the briki.","group":"Brewing","title":"Measure the water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the coffee and sugar (if using) into the water. Stir well while the water is still cold until the coffee dissolves.","group":"Brewing","title":"Add the coffee and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the briki on a low heat source (traditional gas burner or small electric ring). Do not stir again.","group":"Brewing","title":"Place the briki on a low heat source","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Watch closely. As the coffee heats, a thick foam (kaimaki) will start to rise from the edges towards the center. Just as it begins to swell and reach the top, remove the briki from the heat immediately.","group":"Brewing","title":"Watch closely","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour the coffee slowly into the cup, making sure to preserve the foam on top. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes before drinking to allow the grounds to settle at the bottom.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour the coffee slowly","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always use very finely ground coffee. The quality of the coffee is determined by the kaimaki (foam). Do not stir the coffee once it starts to heat up, as this will break the foam. Greek coffee is traditionally served with a glass of cold water and sometimes a small sweet (loukoumi).","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Greek"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Briki (Greek coffee pot)","Demitasse cup","Small spoon","Low heat source"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cup","note":"Standard demitasse cup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":""},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Should be consumed immediately after brewing. Do not reheat.","reheatingNotes":""}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_1d951171f1%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e108f2ad-7c29-4b4b-bf67-d39b892097d6","imageAlt":"Greek Coffee — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["coffee","greek","traditional","caffeine","hot drink"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Greek Coffee","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:16:53.539Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:16:53.539Z","related":[{"id":"ayran_12a25da817","slug":"ayran","title":"Ayran","description":"A refreshing, savory yogurt-based drink from the Mediterranean, whisked until cold and frothy.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free","soy_free","egg_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fayran_12a25da817%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=3a69eb20-550f-4150-9a26-f5eaae954e6e","imageAlt":"Ayran — recipe cover","tags":["yogurt","refreshing","cold drink","savory","turkish cuisine","easy recipe"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":3},{"id":"recipe_0e93ca49c2","slug":"jallab","title":"Jallab","description":"A refreshing and iconic Middle Eastern summer drink made from grape molasses, dates, and rose water, traditionally topped with crunchy pine nuts and golden raisins.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Levantine","Lebanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_0e93ca49c2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=829ef30d-7d84-4fbc-a75e-3f218e12171b","imageAlt":"Jallab — recipe cover","tags":["refreshing","summer drink","middle eastern","ramadan","sweet","floral"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":5},{"id":"salep_4735007b57","slug":"salep","title":"Salep","description":"A comforting, creamy Mediterranean hot drink thickened with traditional orchid tuber powder and scented with aromatic rose water and cinnamon.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish","Middle Eastern"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fsalep_4735007b57%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c135f0e9-4d19-4486-b7f0-467cc4e253b1","imageAlt":"Salep — recipe cover","tags":["creamy","hot drink","winter","traditional","aromatic"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":6}]}