Cardamom Turkish coffee
Method
01
Combine cold.
Pour cold water into a cezve (or small saucepan). Add the coffee, crushed cardamom, and sugar. Do not stir yet — let the grounds settle into the water naturally.
Note. Starting cold is the key. The gradual heat extracts everything slowly.
02
Heat slowly.
Place over the lowest heat possible. Heat slowly without stirring. This is not rushed — allow it to come to temperature over 3–4 minutes.
03
Watch the foam.
A thick dark foam will rise to the surface. The moment it begins to rise, remove from heat immediately. Let it settle for 15–20 seconds.
Note. Never let it boil or the foam is lost forever.
04
Rise twice more.
Return to heat, let the foam rise again, remove. Repeat once more. Three foam cycles produce the richest, most layered coffee.
05
Pour and wait.
Let rest for 1 minute so grounds settle. Slowly pour into small cups, making sure each gets an equal share of foam. Wait another minute before drinking.
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