Greek coffee is a strong, rich coffee served in demitasse cups with the grounds left in. It is made using a briki or copper coffee pot and is often served with sugar. Turkish coffee is similar but not typically served with milk.
Greek coffee is a strong, rich coffee made from roasted and finely ground coffee beans. The main difference between this coffee and other types of coffee is the motivation. Greek coffee grounds are traditionally left in the demitasse cups some people use to serve it. A thick froth rises to the top of the cup as the coffee grounds settle to the bottom. Clenching your teeth while sipping can keep most people from gulping down the ground, as this is the popular method many people use to drink Greek coffee.
Most people use a briki to make Greek coffee and demitasse cups to serve it. The briki is wide at the base and narrow at the top. This generally helps ensure that the right amount of foam is built up for the coffee. Some people use a copper coffee pot instead of the briki pot. Demitasse cups are small cups that are sometimes referred to as espresso or mocha cups.
There is a popular method of making Greek coffee. The usual first step is to measure out the water for the number of cups of coffee needed by filling the demitasse cups needed for each person. After the water has been measured and poured, the briki or copper coffee pot is placed over low heat. A tablespoon of ground Greek coffee is added to the water for each person served and the contents are stirred until the coffee is completely dissolved. The foam usually begins to rise as the heat increases, and the briki is removed from the heat before it boils over.
People who love Greek coffee generally prefer it in several ways. Some people like it with sugar, while some people like it without sugar. “Varis glydis” is the term most commonly used when people require it strong and sweet. When someone prefers it without sugar, they can use the term “sketos” to describe it. “Metrios” is the word some people may use to request that their coffee be served sweet and boiled.
When traveling in Greece, coffee can be requested by asking “ena elliniko”. Turkish coffee is generally the same thing as the Greek variety. Aside from the name, there may not be a real difference between the two. The Greek variety is not typically served with milk. If milk is added, the coffee is no longer often considered Greek coffee.
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