{"id":"turk_kahvesi_20747096fb","slug":"turkish-coffee","title":"Turkish Coffee","description":"A rich, thick, and highly aromatic traditional beverage prepared in a cezve. Known for its velvety foam and deep flavor, it is a cornerstone of Mediterranean coffee culture.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":7,"activeMinutes":7},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1-2 teaspoons extra fine ground Turkish coffee","name":"Coffee","quantity":7,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"extra fine ground","notes":"Turkish coffee must be ground finer than espresso, like flour","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 coffee cup of cold water","name":"Cold Water","quantity":75,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/3","usUnit":"cup","form":"cold","notes":"Use the coffee cup you intend to serve in to measure","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"Sugar (optional, to taste)","name":"Sugar","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"granulated","notes":"Can be omitted (sade), used sparingly (az şekerli), or generously (şekerli)","group":"flavor","optional":true}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Add the cold water to the cezve (Turkish coffee pot).","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the cold water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the finely ground coffee and sugar (if desired) to the water. Stir well until the coffee and sugar are fully dissolved.","group":"Preparation","title":"Add the finely ground coffee and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Place the cezve on low heat. From this point on, do not stir the coffee, as it will break the foam.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the cezve on low heat","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Watch closely. As the coffee heats, a dark foam will begin to rise. Just before it boils over, remove the cezve from the heat.","group":"Cooking","title":"Watch closely","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Spoon off some of the foam into your coffee cup. Return the cezve to the heat briefly to let it rise once more, then pour the entire contents, including the remaining grounds, into the cup.","group":"Serving","title":"Spoon off some of the foam","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always use extra-fine, powder-like coffee grounds. Do not stir once the coffee is on the heat to allow the foam to develop properly. Serve with a glass of water and a piece of Turkish delight to cleanse the palate.","cuisine":{"group":"Mediterranean","specific":["Turkish"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["Cezve (Ibrik)","Turkish coffee cup (fincan)","Teaspoon"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cup","note":"Traditional small coffee cup (fincan)"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Turkish coffee must be prepared and served immediately. It cannot be made ahead."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best consumed fresh. The grounds at the bottom of the cup are not meant to be drunk.","reheatingNotes":"Never reheat Turkish coffee as it destroys the foam and flavor."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fturk_kahvesi_20747096fb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c2692981-7dd4-4f5b-bc31-95e86cedb334","imageAlt":"Turkish Coffee — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["coffee","turkish","beverage","caffeine","traditional","middle eastern"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Turkish Coffee","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T02:12:28.534Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T02:12:28.534Z","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_1d951171f1","slug":"greek-coffee","title":"Greek Coffee","description":"A traditional, strong, and aromatic coffee brewed in a special small pot called a briki. 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