Turkish Coffee Pot Presentation on Different Materials

The Turkish coffee pot is specifically design for Turkish style coffee. It is considered as the most important utensil in the preparation of Turkish style coffee. It is call cezve (jezveh) or ibrik in Turkish, briki in Greek, finjan in Hebrew, canaka in Arabic. The basic characteristics of the Turkish coffee pots are: wide base, narrow top, pinched collar below the lip (spout) and long handle usually from different material.

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Serves up to 3. Copper out-Tin in. Wooden handle.	Serves up to 3. Tinned copper - hand-crafted design

TURKISH COFFEE POT MADE MATERIALS

Turkish coffee pot is unique coffee equipment needed in order to make Turkish coffee. It plays a significant part in achieving the best taste and flavor. There are different criteria to consider when choosing to buy the appropriate Turkish coffee pot such as materials used, handle and size. 

There are 2 good types of materials to check when buying a Turkish coffee pot: copper and stainless steel. Copper Turkish coffee pot though is the number one. It is mostly hand-made in the country of its origin with tin lining inside for safe usage. Decorative outside patterns are also very common.

THE TRADITIONAL GREEK COFFEE POT (BRIKI)

The Greek coffee pot - briki made of copper/brass is almost the same like the Turkish coffee ibrik but it is not the main preference of most Greek households. Stainless steel Greek coffee briki is the most used utensil in Greece to make Greek coffee due to the fact that is easy to clean and acquires a longer product life.

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IMPORTANCE OF HANDLE IN TURKISH COFFEE POT

Turkish coffee pots carry diverse handles depending on their material type. Before buying ibrik, check if its handle is from a substance that doesn’t get hot easily. Since the Turkish coffee pot is placed directly on the heat source the handle must neither get burnt nor melted. The stainless steel Turkish coffee pots have handles with heat resistant phenol plastic. The handle of copper Turkish coffee pot is usually made from other material, mostly wood.

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There are several sizes for Turkish coffee pots; from single serving up to 6+ servings. The size is considered one of the most important factors in buying a cezve. The size of cezve relates to the number of Turkish coffee cups intended to be made. Its proper size will help making the right foam. Always leave room in the cezve for the foam to rise.

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TURKISH COFFEE POT CLEANING TIPS

• The inside of the Turkish coffee pot should be washed only with water. Avoid soaps and detergents which eventually affect the aroma of the cooked coffee.

•  The outside of the Turkish coffee pot should be cleaned according to its material made. Stainless steel can be washed like any other kitchen utensil. For copper coffee pots we suggest only warm water.  

• A special attention though must be given to Turkish coffee pots made from copper for long-lasting results. This material is sensitive to air and becomes dull by oxidation. Their proper shining could be done either by using market chemicals or naturally by rubbing them with lemon and salt (cut a lemon in half and cover it with salt).