Which coffee to choose?
There are about 90 species in the worldcoffee trees. But only 2 of them have gained popularity - Arabian and Congolese. It is from the seeds of these plants that the world-famous coffee varieties are obtained - Arabica and Robusta. Arabica is a fairly expensive variety. Fragrant and delicate, it gives the taste a slight sourness, which indicates the high quality of the coffee. Robusta is a cheaper and less valuable option, drinks from this variety are strong and rich. It is up to you to decide which type of beans to give preference to. If desired, you can buy both varieties and experiment, mixing them in different proportions. Today, store shelves are replete with many colorful packages with attractive names. How to find the right combination of price and quality, and what should you pay attention to first? The appearance of the contents is very important. The correct beans should be smooth, oval-shaped and have approximately the same size. Remember that Arabica is larger than Robusta, and its beans are oily in appearance. If the coffee beans look dry and cracked, this means that the product is not fresh and you should not buy it. The smell of coffee is also important. Good beans always have a bright, rich aroma. If you smell something burning, it means that the coffee was overroasted and the drink made from it will be bitter. Be sure to pay attention to the country of origin. Give preference to Central and South America, Brazil and Vietnam. This will guarantee that you will buy truly decent coffee beans.
How to make coffee in Turkey?
The process of preparing the drink is quite simple,but, having decided to make it ourselves at home, we think about how to brew coffee in a Turk, how many beans to use for one cup, how long to keep the Turk on the fire, to what degree to heat the water, etc. Let's analyze this process step by step. In order to brew truly delicious coffee, you need to grind the beans. To what degree to grind them is up to you, but the finer the grind, the brighter and richer the drink will be. Try to grind as much coffee as you can use at one time. Next, the bottom of the Turk needs to be heated and only then pour in the ground beans. It is better to proceed from the calculation of 1-2 teaspoons per 100 ml of water. You can add sugar or spices (cardamom, cinnamon, vanilla) to your taste. You should not increase the coffee norm. The taste of the drink will not change for the better from this, it will only add bitterness. After this, fill the Turk with water until it reaches the narrowest part of the neck. It is correct if you use purified, filtered water. Excess impurities contained in tap water can spoil the taste of coffee. Stir well so that there are no air bubbles left, and put the Turk on low heat. Keep it until the foam cap begins to rise. It is very important not to let the water boil and not to destroy the foam barrier. Then the cap will not fall and the enchanting aroma of coffee will be preserved. As soon as the foam begins to rise actively, remove the Turk from the heat and wait until the cap settles. After this, repeat the procedure 1 or 2 more times. Your Turkish coffee is ready, you can pour it into cups. But before that, it is recommended to warm them up. Fill them with hot water, let them stand for a minute and pour out the water. This procedure will allow the coffee to open up even more, and the drink will retain all its magic. Brew coffee in a Turk correctly, hone your skills, then you will be able to get a tasty and aromatic drink. And remember, the main thing in this process is clarity and consistency, well, and, of course, a good mood.
