{"id":30651,"date":"2026-03-26T10:07:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T09:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/?p=30651"},"modified":"2026-04-13T16:08:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T14:08:11","slug":"how-is-turkish-coffee-made","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/en\/how-is-turkish-coffee-made\/","title":{"rendered":"How is Turkish coffee made?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever had a cup of <\/span>Turkish coffee<\/b>? If not, you should definitely do something about it! <\/span>Its aroma and <\/span>intense, spicy flavour <\/b>will transport you to nirvana. Intrigued?\u00a0 Then you should try making it at home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To prepare it properly, you should in fact equip yourself with a <\/span>cezve<\/b>: a special oriental coffee maker specifically designed for the preparation of this coffee. <\/span>In case you don’t have one, however, don’t worry! Since we know about coffee, we can tell you <\/span>how to make delicious Turkish coffe<\/b>e… with or without a cezve!<\/span><\/p>\n

History of Turkish coffee<\/span><\/h2>\n

The history of Turkish coffee is really fascinating and dates back to the <\/span>16th century<\/b>, during the heyday of the Ottoman Empire. It is said that <\/span>Syrian merchants<\/b> were the first to bring coffee to <\/span>Turkey<\/b>, through the port of <\/span>Mokha<\/b>, an important trading hub. Soon, <\/span>Istanbul<\/b> became the beating heart of coffee culture, where coffee began to be boiled in water, creating a <\/span>ritual <\/b>that would become an icon of that city.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coffee shops<\/b> started popping up on every corner, becoming places to meet and socialise. Here, people didn\u2019t just drink coffee: they talked, joked and discussed politics and everyday life. Coffee, therefore, wasn\u2019t just a drink, but a special moment, a tradition that brought people together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over time, coffee became a <\/span>fundamental part<\/b> of Turkish culture, so much so that it even played an important role in the most intimate relationships. If a husband failed to satisfy his wife\u2019s coffee demands, she could even ask for divorce! But coffee was also part of <\/span>weddings<\/b>: future brides had to pass a sort of \u201ctest\u201d to prove they could make Turkish coffee perfectly, a skill that somehow symbolised their ability to run the household.<\/span><\/p>\n

In short, Turkish coffee has always been more than just a drink: it is a <\/span>symbol of hospitality, love and bonds<\/b>. Each cup tells a story of tradition and culture, and each sip is a little journey through time.<\/span><\/p>\n

How Turkish coffee is made<\/b><\/h2>\n

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The <\/span>traditional preparation of Turkish coffee<\/b> involves, as we have already <\/span>mentioned<\/span>, the use of the <\/span>cezve<\/b>. This beautiful coffee pot looks like a pyramid-shaped copper pot with an elegant long handle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are lucky enough to own it, or intend to obtain it for personal pleasure, we can safely say that half <\/span>of the recipe<\/span> is done and you will simply have to collect the remaining <\/span>ingredients<\/b>, namely:<\/span><\/p>\n