Discover new shades of your favorite drink by making coffee with garlic! This very unusual recipe will surprise you and your guests, and if prepared correctly, there will be no garlic smell from your mouth. In addition, this is a very healthy drink, which is great for the cold season, when it is worth strengthening the immune system. We'll tell you what its features are and how to properly prepare coffee with garlic so that it is truly delicious.
Coffee with garlic and allspice
You shouldn’t be immediately critical of this recipe, because garlic in this case acts as a flavor enhancer, since during heat treatment it loses its characteristic smell and taste.
Ingredients:
- freshly ground coffee - 1-2 teaspoons;
- clove of garlic;
- allspice peas - 1 piece;
- water - 100 ml.
Preparation:
First, we collect the ingredients for cooking. Warm up the Turk over the fire, then add the calculated amount of coffee. Next comes the garlic, just peeled cloves, then allspice and peppercorns. The next step in our garlic coffee recipe is cooking. Pour in water and place on low heat. Bring the coffee and garlic to a boil and remove from heat. Then cover the Turk and let it brew for at least five minutes. Then, if desired, add sugar to the cup to taste. Pour in the strained coffee and stir.
Why does bloating occur?
Bloating and flatulence can be caused by various reasons. But in any case, these are symptoms indicating possible problems with the digestive system. Increased gas formation is accompanied by the vast majority of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). One of the causes of bloating may be aerophagia - swallowing air while eating. This can happen due to conversations during feasts, during quick snacks on the go and due to factors such as smoking, poor-quality jaw prostheses, etc.
Another common cause of discomfort after eating, leading to bloating, is the consumption of foods that increase gas formation and poorly tolerated foods, such as milk2.
Even in completely healthy people, flatulence can occur when consuming the following foods:
- legumes: peas, beans, lentils;
- vegetables: cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, white cabbage, broccoli, radishes, celery;
- some grains: bran, wheat germ, corn;
- baked goods: pies, buns, bagels;
- sweets: cookies, cakes, pastries, ice cream;
- flour: bread, dumplings, pasta;
- dairy products, especially fresh milk;
- fruits with a high fructose content: grapes, figs, melon, pear, dates;
- carbonated drinks and fruit juice concentrates;
- containing cocoa: coffee, chocolate.
The appearance of bloating can be caused by impaired digestion of carbohydrates entering the body with food. The reason for this may be a lack of digestive enzymes. If the body does not have enough digestive enzymes, their deficiency must be compensated. For this purpose, there are preparations that contain the required amount of enzymes similar to those produced by the body3. Such drugs include Creon®. The drug is available in the form of capsules that contain hundreds of small particles - minimicrospheres. Today, this is the most effective form of release of pancreatin, the active ingredient of enzyme preparations4. It is important to note that Creon® minimicrospheres are produced using patented technology and therefore other drugs cannot replicate it. Why are small particles needed? Enzyme preparations are designed to improve digestion, that is, break down and digest food. To perform this task, the drug must be evenly mixed with food. Only in this way will he be able to capture and help “process” the maximum amount of food eaten. If the drug does not have small particles, then it will only partially affect food.
Coffee with raspberries and garlic
It is this variation of coffee with garlic and raspberries that will amaze you with its bright and rich taste, because garlic in this case only acts as a flavor enhancer, without giving the coffee an unpleasant taste or aroma.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee - 2 tsp;
- raspberries - 1 tbsp;
- garlic - 1 clove.
Preparation:
Let's start cooking by pouring the required amount of freshly ground coffee into the pot. Next we send fresh or frozen raspberries. Finally, add the peeled but not chopped garlic, add water and put the Turk on the fire. Bring to a boil and immediately remove the Turk from the heat. Strain and serve.
If you are a raspberry lover, we suggest you try making Raspberry Coffee.
To whom and why
In short, everyone. You shouldn’t make “The Moor”, maybe only for those who are used to the idea that coffee is some kind of cocktail in their favorite club, or for those who are not fans of it on principle. On the other hand, you can convert “Moor” to your coffee “faith.”
Girls drink just like men. When I was preparing for this article and cooking “The Moor” in a Turk, my wife couldn’t be happier. Otherwise it’s all light roast and pour over. The best moment is bad weather. When it's cold, or damp, or just an evening breeze. Sometimes in a coffee shop this was the only way to escape from all the colds.
Coffee with blueberries and garlic
Ingredients:
- ground coffee - 1-2 tsp;
- blueberries - 1 tbsp. l.;
- garlic - 1 clove.
Preparation:
Let's start cooking by pouring the required amount of ground coffee into the Turk. Then add the blueberries, you should crush them first. Finally, add the garlic, add water and put the Turk on the fire. Bring to a boil and immediately after boiling remove from heat. Strain the finished drink into cups, cool slightly and serve.
PEKMEZ
On the shelves of Turkish stores you can find a variety of pekmez in glass containers of various sizes. Sometimes tourists consider pekmez to be “syrups”, but this is absolutely not true. Pekmez is the natural juice of fruits or berries boiled over low heat to the consistency of honey, without any added sugar (as in syrups).
In ancient times, cooking pekmez among peoples for whom winemaking was not typical was the most reliable way to “preserve” the harvest of fruits and berries: thick and sweet pekmez is stored for a very long time, for years, even in hot climates.
In Turkish stores you can find a wide variety of types of pekmez: from grapes, mulberry (mulberry), carob (carob), juniper berries, peaches, dates, apricots and even melon.
Pekmez is eaten in its pure form (like honey), added at home as a flavoring additive to natural yoghurts, replaces sugar with it in various baked goods and culinary products, used in the same way as jam - served on pancakes, pancakes, poured over ice cream or homemade desserts, even put in tea. In Turkey, pekmez is also mixed with tahini paste to create “homemade liquid halva.”
It is believed that pekmez, when regularly consumed in its pure form, is not only tasty, but also healthy. Since evaporation of the juice occurs without boiling over low heat, the maximum of complex carbohydrates, vitamins and microelements in berries and fruits is preserved.
Thus, in Turkey they say that carob pekmez (keçıboynuzu pekmezi) is useful for gastritis, colds, and contains a lot of calcium. Grape pekmez (uzüm) improves digestion, date pekmez increases hemoglobin in the blood, etc.
But mulberry pekmez (mulberry berries) - dut pekmezi, traditionally considered a natural remedy for equalizing blood pressure and anemia, is now enjoying unprecedented popularity in Turkey - against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, its sales have increased 4-5 times.
It all started with President Erdogan telling the press that he uses mulberry pekmez to strengthen immunity to coronavirus and advised citizens to eat it. Then Turkish doctors confirmed his words: this pekmez (as well as its other types) really helps strengthen human immunity. So in a sense, this is truly an “anti-coronavirus drug.”
Pekmez are available in any grocery retail chains in Turkey, for example, in Migros stores, which are well known to Russians. They are sold in glass or plastic containers; jars can have a capacity from 200 grams to 1.8 kg. Pekmez is also produced by the well-known Koska brand, familiar to Russian tourists as a manufacturer of high-quality Turkish sweets (Lukuma, baklava, etc.).
A jar of “anti-coronavirus” mulberry pekmez (380 grams) will cost about 10 liras (100 rubles), and a jar of carob pekmez (640 grams) will cost about 17 liras (170 rubles). By the way, in Russia you can also find Turkish pekmez in online stores, but they will cost significantly more.
Coffee with blackcurrant and garlic
Do not be afraid to cook according to this recipe, since you will not feel any aroma or aftertaste of garlic after preparing the drink.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee - 1-2 tsp;
- black currants - 1 tbsp. berries;
- garlic - 1 clove.
Preparation:
Pour the calculated amount of ground coffee into the Turk. Add ripe black currants. Finally, add the garlic, add water and put the Turk on the fire. Bring to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Strain into cups and serve.
What should I do to prevent bloating from appearing?
Simple rules to reduce the risk of flatulence:
- Eating should be slow, with thorough chewing of food, without distraction by extraneous actions.
- Avoid quick snacks on the go, smoking, and drinking alcohol.
- Limit the consumption of foods that increase gas formation.
- Avoid sugary carbonated drinks (there is nothing healthy in them).
- Drink enough clean water per day.
- Follow a proper diet (fried, fatty foods should not predominate)3.
Before a big feast or when overeating, it is better to take care of preventing bloating* in advance. To do this, you can take Creon® 10000 capsule with food or immediately after it. The active substances contained in the drug help natural digestion, reducing the risk of discomfort and heaviness after eating.
Coffee with apricots and garlic
Ingredients:
- ground coffee - 2 tbsp. l.;
- apricots - 4-5 pcs.;
- garlic - 1 clove.
Preparation:
We begin preparation by adding ground coffee to a heated pot. Next we send halves of ripe apricots. And also peeled, but not chopped garlic cloves. Pour in water and put coffee with garlic and apricot on the fire. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let it sit for two minutes. If you've never had coffee with garlic, then this recipe is a great reason to try it! Strain and serve.
Turkish drink review
Turkish coffee is the national drink of Turkey, which has gained worldwide popularity thanks to its exquisite taste and fantastic aroma. Basically, Turkish coffee is prepared according to a recipe that is easy to prepare, but at the same time has its own secrets and important nuances.
Turkish coffee first appeared in the 16th century under Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and was served only in the highest circles of the nobility. Later, the first coffee shops began to appear in 1564 in the city of Istanbul. There are many rituals and traditions associated with coffee in Turkey. Drinking coffee together was considered a sign of respect and friendship. Coffee houses were where people liked to spend time during the day socializing, playing chess, discussing politics, etc.
Vessel selection
The most important thing when choosing a Turk is the conical shape and small volume of the container. The most common type of Turk for making coffee is the metal Turk.
This Turk is very easy to use, durable and easy to handle. Metal Turks are made of aluminum, silver, copper and stainless steel.
Among these four types of material, stainless steel and aluminum pots are the worst options to purchase, as the coffee in them will be worse in taste and consistency.
Silver and copper Turks are the best options for both the aesthetic and functional aspects of making Turkish coffee. However, the best coffee is obtained from a copper pot.
Due to the fact that copper has high thermal conductivity, the Turk heats up evenly and this contributes to the correct technology for preparing the drink. At the same time, it is necessary that the bottom of the Turk be covered with tin, because copper can release substances harmful to the human body.
In addition to metal ones, there are other types of Turks that are less commonly found on sale, but are also traditionally used for making Turkish coffee. For example, ceramic Turks are characterized by thick walls that retain heat and are of good quality.
Much less common are Turks made from Yixing clay, which enriches coffee with oxygen due to its porous structure. However, such Turks are very fragile and may not last long.
When buying a Turk, the professional advice in the video will help you:
How to choose coffee?
The best type of coffee is Brazilian Arabica. You need to buy coffee in beans and grind it yourself before the brewing process as finely as possible, literally into dust.
There is also Luwak coffee, a very specific coffee according to the method of its preparation, which is very original, but at the same time recognized as the most expensive and delicious type of coffee in the world.
What types of coffee are there and how to choose the right one, you will learn from the video:
How much water do you pour?
Cold drinking water is poured to the level of the neck of the Turks. It is necessary to achieve minimal contact with air to fully saturate the drink with the aroma and taste of coffee beans.
Sand
Sand is used to create uniform heating throughout the Turk. This coffee is prepared in a specialized roaster, onto which sand is poured.
It is better to choose quartz sand, as it is the finest sand and is ideal for making coffee.
A Turk is placed on top, and then the coffee is prepared by analogy with the classic recipe.
Coffee with blackberries and garlic
Ingredients (for 3 servings):
- ground coffee - 5-6 tsp;
- blackberries - 7-8 berries;
- garlic - 2-3 cloves.
Preparation:
First of all, pour coffee into the Turk. Next, add the blackberries, having lightly crushed them first. Finally, add the peeled but not chopped garlic cloves, add water and put the coffee with garlic and blackberries on the fire. Bring to a boil and remove the Turk from the heat. Let it brew for two minutes. Strain the drink into cups and serve.
Contraindications
Not everyone is allowed to drink coffee drinks with garlic. There are a number of contraindications to their use:
- high blood pressure,
- disturbances in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract,
- kidney disease, heart disease,
- anemia,
- individual intolerance to garlic (the product can lead to the development of an allergic reaction),
- pregnancy,
- insomnia,
- breastfeeding period,
- nervous disorders (psychosis, depression, neurosis),
- epilepsy.
Coffee prepared with the addition of garlic has an unusual multifaceted taste. At the same time, the characteristic garlic aroma is not felt in it. Therefore, you can safely drink it before going to work or going on a date. There will be no unpleasant odor from your mouth. The body will have an extremely positive effect, but only when consumed in moderation. No matter how tasty the drink may seem, drinking more than three cups a day is strongly not recommended. Otherwise, the opposite effect will be achieved. Instead of the expected benefit, the body will be harmed.
Coffee with strawberries and garlic
Ingredients:
- ground coffee - 2 tsp;
- strawberries - 1-2 berries;
- garlic - 1 clove.
Preparation:
Pour ground coffee into a preheated pot. Then add the washed strawberries. Finally, add the peeled garlic, but not chopped, and add water. Place the Turk on the fire and bring to a boil. After boiling, immediately remove from heat and let stand for a couple of minutes. Strain the finished strawberry drink into cups and serve.
Irina
Hello, I'm Irina. I have been a coffee expert for over 15 years. Over the past 6 years, I have tried every coffee there is to try and even opened my own coffee shop. Join me on this journey to learn more about coffee at Pokofemanim.ru
Recipe
The classic recipe involves cooking in a Turk. Personally, I prefer the espresso option. We cooked in both an Aeropress and a French press (“The Secret of the Old French”, yeah) - also pretty good.
Here are some recommendations:
- Take roast B - without sourness. Lighter roasting has more interesting nuances in taste, which are a pity to lose, but they can interfere with this recipe. “Moor” from Monsoon Malabar is also good - the taste is softer and spicy.
- Take garlic from the garden. The fresher and more aromatic it is, the more pleasant it will be to drink. And sometimes in stores I come across such garlic that it is impossible to understand whether it smells at all.
