{"id":51658,"date":"2025-04-29T14:35:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T12:35:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/caffe-greco\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T15:26:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T13:26:57","slug":"greek-coffee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pontevecchiosrl.it\/en\/greek-coffee\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek coffee: what it is and how to prepare it"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greek coffee<\/b> is more than just a drink: it is a true ritual, an art rooted in the country’s tradition and culture. Also known as <\/span>kafes ellinikos<\/b>, this coffee is made through a unique process that gives it an intense taste and a thick foam, the famous \u2018kaimaki\u2019, which makes it easily recognisable.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each cup of Greek coffee tells a story, that of socialising in the <\/span>kafenion <\/b>(traditional Greek caf\u00e9s), playing cards, chatting with friends or watching people go by.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people also consider it as an \u2018elixir of life\u2019, due to its beneficial properties, including a high concentration of <\/span>polyphenols<\/b> and <\/span>antioxidants<\/b>. But what makes Greek coffee so special? Let\u2019s find out how it is prepared and which are its most popular variants.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to make Greek coffee<\/span><\/h2>\n

Making <\/span>Greek coffee<\/b> is an art that requires care and patience. The end result is a thick drink, rich in flavour with an enveloping foam. Here is how to prepare it at home, like the real Greeks do!<\/span><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/span><\/h3>\n