By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 4
19 cal · 10 min
Turkish Coffee
Recipe GLPRd012a863a800d8
A traditional Middle Eastern coffee beverage made with finely ground Turkish coffee and sugar, brewed in a special copper pot called a cezve or ibrik. The result is a rich, aromatic drink with a characteristic foam, traditionally served in small cups.
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Ingredients
4 to 5 teaspoons ground Turkish coffee
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup water
Directions
Fill a cezve (Turkish coffee pot) or small saucepan with 1 cup of cold water. Add the ground Turkish coffee and sugar to the water.
Stir the mixture well to combine all ingredients evenly.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
When the mixture rises and begins to foam (about 3-4 minutes), remove it from heat immediately.
Spoon some of the foam into each of four small coffee cups.
Return the pot to medium heat and let the coffee rise again, then remove from heat.
Pour the coffee slowly into each cup, dividing evenly, allowing the foam to distribute naturally. Serve immediately while hot.
Comments
Turkish coffee requires a special trip to find authentic Turkish coffee grounds, which are not stocked at Charlotte's major chains (Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, Walmart, ALDI, Kroger); you'll need to visit a specialty store like a Middle Eastern market or order online. The stated 10 minutes glosses over the real prep: grinding beans to powder-fine consistency takes time, and the brewing method (heating in a cezve, watching for foam, removing before boil-over) demands constant attention and cannot be rushed. The cost per serving is modest—just a few dollars across four people—but only for those who already own a cezve or are willing to buy one. This is a special-occasion drink best suited to someone who wants to learn the technique and doesn't mind a second sourcing stop.
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