Cyprus Coffee Recipe; The Traditional Cypriot Coffee

Are you looking for a delicious and traditional way to wind down your day? Look no further than the classic Cyprus coffee recipe. Generations of Cypriots have enjoyed this delicious beverage, and it’s easy to see why – its aromatic blend of robust coffee and warming spices create a wonderful flavor that is sure to satisfy. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also extremely quick and easy to make.

Cyprus Coffee History

The same coffee is also called Turkish or Arabic. Its history probably began either in Yemen or among the Bedouins of the Middle East. People used to make coffee in the hot sand with which they covered the coals to keep it from burning and drank it unfiltered, as we do today.

The use of coffee was introduced in the Ottoman Empire under Suleiman the Magnificent after the conquest of Egypt (1517). In Greece, he was known as “Turkish” until the persecution of the Greeks by Constantinople in the early 60s, when people, as a protest, began to call him “Greek.”

Perhaps the only difference between the Greek and the Turkish is that the Greek one is usually inflated once and served immediately. In contrast, the Turkish one can rise a second and third time before being served.

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How to Make Cyprus Coffee?

Ingredients 

• 1 cup water 
• 7 grams ground Cypriot coffee 
• Sugar (optional)

Directions

Step One

Pour a cup of water into the Turkish coffee pot (cezve), and add a full teaspoon of coffee (7 grams). If you drink it with sugar, then add the amount you want.

Step Two

Place the pot over medium heat, and stir clockwise until the coffee dissolves. After a few minutes, don’t stir the coffee anymore.

Step Three

As soon as the coffee starts to rise, remove it from the heat, and beat the pot 2-3 times lightly on the counter (always be careful!). Put it back on the fire and repeat the process two more times.

How to Serve Cyprus Coffee?

When the coffee starts to rise the third time, take it out of the heat and serve your Cyprus coffee in the cup!

In 1-2 minutes, you have a coffee ready to enjoy! And if you want a double Cypriot one, just add double the amount of water and coffee.

Tips to Make a Good Cyprus Coffee

• Find a good coffee blend.
• The coffee must be freshly roasted and freshly ground.
• Start with cold water.
• Bake it slowly, over low heat.
• Do not leave to be ready because it swells quickly and will spill on you.
• Even minimal sugar helps to release the aromas of coffee.
• Do not let it reach the boiling point because its taste is spoiled. As soon as it starts to inflate, it is ready.
• Let the coffee rest for 5 minutes before drinking it so the dregs settle.

FAQs about Cyprus Coffee

• How long does Cyprus Coffee take to get ready?

Assuming you are making Cyprus coffee from scratch, it will take approximately 20 minutes to get ready.

• Can I make Cyprus coffee with milk?

We usually do not make it with milk, but if you like your coffee to be made with milk, add milk.

• How does the Cyprus coffee taste?

The taste of Cyprus coffee starts with an earthy bitterness, followed by floral notes and a hint of sweetness if it contains sugar.

• What is the difference between Greek and Turkish coffee?

The only difference between the Greek and the Turkish is that the Greek one is usually inflated once and served immediately. In contrast, the Turkish one can rise a second and third time before being served.