Nektar Greek Coffee Traditional Blend 200g with a Boiling Pot '' BRIKI''.

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There is no real difference between Greek and Turkish coffee, though the coffee grounds that you find in the two countries might be of different origin. When in Greece, it’s best to refer to the traditional coffee as Greek coffee. Coffee and coffee culture in Greece Health-wise, Greek coffee is a winner too! Rich in antioxidants and made from high-quality beans, it’s a great choice for those looking for a delicious and health-conscious beverage option.

Sweet (Glikos)If you want to drink your Greek coffee sweet, add two teaspoons of sugar and one teaspoons of coffee to your cezve.According to legend, coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia in the 9th century AD. A goat herder, Kaldi, noticed that his goats became very energetic after eating the fruit of a yet unknown plant. Sugar is another thing you’ll need before making Greek coffee. Many people enjoy their coffee with a bit of sweetness, but you don’t need to add sugar to your coffee if you don’t enjoy drinking sweet coffee. The drink made its way to Yemen, many Arabic countries and the Ottoman Empire, often replacing alcoholic drinks that were banned by the Quran. It eventually reached Europe in the mid-1600s, and the US a few decades later.

Before you serve the coffee, you’ll want to evenly distribute the foam, Kaïmaki, amongst the Demitasse cups. Pour the Coffee Into CupsRan Berkovich @berko, Unsplash Greece may not be the first place in the world that comes to mind when you think about coffee, but the Greeks love their coffee. Coffee is an integral part of Greek culture, and I can’t think of many other better places in the world to sit and enjoy coffee than in a taverna in Greece. They hold roughly 2 to 3 ounces of coffee(around a quarter of a cup), which is plenty when you’re drinking something as highly concentrated as Greek coffee. Would You Like Some Coffee With Your Sugar? Greek coffee is the traditional coffee of Greece, as the name suggests. Although it is very similar to the traditional coffee of Turkey and the countries surround it, there are some differences that distinguish them apart. If you go to Greece one day, you might be fascinated by how good it tastes and how similar it is to Turkish coffee. Let’s move on to see what else you should learn about Greek coffee. What Is Greek Coffee? Prices at coffee shops depend on where you go. Generally speaking, the price of a coffee will be around 2.50-3.50 euro, but it will be higher in touristy areas in places like Athens, Mykonos and Santorini. As Greece was a part of the Ottoman Empire, Greeks embraced coffee and coffee culture early on. Several hundreds of cafés existed in Thessaloniki, Kavala and other cities in north Greece long before the Greek Revolution in 1821.

Basically, you can make Greek coffee with finely ground Arabica beans. You’ll get a strong brew with foam on top. The final product will look like a traditional cup of Greek coffee, but the taste will not compare. Unsweetened (Sketos)If you want to drink your coffee unsweetened and bitter, add one teaspoon of coffee to the cezve. I hope you enjoyed this article about the Greek coffee culture. Here are a few more articles you might like: There are also three separate parts to Greek coffee as well. The coffee grounds, the coffee itself, and kaimaki, the foam on the top of the coffee. The kaimaki is a sign of success when brewing a good cup of Greek coffee. The Akrum Okka Minio utilizes patented tech to mimic the traditional way of brewing Turkish coffee at the touch of a button at the top of the coffee maker. You need to add water and grounds, press the button, and it will do the rest and brew the same cup of Turkish coffee every time.When you begin brewing Greek coffee for the first time you should only attempt to brew two cups at a single time. This will be easier for you to control the brewing process and achieve the proper amount of kaimaki. How to Make Greek Coffee The rest, as they say, is history. Frappé became a huge part of the Greek coffee scene. The image of the iced drink in a cold glass is linked to summer, long chats, and care-free holidays.