Turk, aka cezve
Cost of equipment: from 500 rubles; Cooking time: 5-6 minutes to cook and 5-6 minutes to settle; You can prepare one or two servings.
Turka recipe
You probably already have a Turk in your home and you probably don’t use it often, because to make delicious coffee in a Turk you need to know a few secrets. The first is an extremely fine grind, in which the coffee falls out of the grinder in clumps, rather than pouring out like sand. Unfortunately, the required grind is almost impossible to achieve with home coffee grinders. From the experience of our coffee shops, I can say that good grinding is provided by professional burr coffee grinders for espresso, the cost and size of which do not allow their use at home.
The best way to prepare Turka is in the sand, the heat evenly warms the coffee throughout the entire volume, the drink does not burn, and is prepared quickly enough. Sand takes a long time to heat up, this almost eliminates the possibility of cooking Turka on sand in the morning. There will definitely be difficulties with cooking a Turk on an induction stove - a copper Turk will ignore induction and will never heat up. You can deceive it by placing it on a steel frying pan that is on the stove. The main thing is not to drop this architectural invention in your sleep.
In stores you can find Turkish coffee pots for one, two or even five cups, but remember that a large-volume Turkish coffee pot will require a long time to warm up, which means the coffee will be over-extracted and begin to taste bitter. Therefore, I recommend cooking Turk in portions. One cup - one Turk. During cooking, the Turk requires your continuous attention, otherwise you will have to spend effort on cleaning.
The drink in the Turk turns out dense or, as coffee professionals say, dusty, but the method leaves room for experimentation - heat a piece of star anise, cloves or a drop of spices in the Turk before preparing coffee and your drink will sparkle with new colors.
What products should I use to brew the drink?
Coffee may contain various ingredients, but the secret of a delicious drink is not only the correct preparation technique, but also the use of natural fresh products.
Requirements for coffee ingredients:
- For aromatic drinking, use only spring or purified water. Tap water contains chlorine, this substance will completely ruin the taste of coffee.
- It is better to use natural milk and cream, not powder.
- Coffee beans should not be ground ahead of time and it is advisable to roast them immediately before preparing the drink.
- To keep coffee beans for a long time, place them in an airtight container. Air and foreign aromas will spoil them.
- Coffee beans have their own shelf life, after which they are not suitable for consumption because they lose their beneficial properties and taste characteristics.
Purover, Hario, v60
Cost of equipment: from 500 rubles for a funnel and the same for filters; Cooking time: 4-5 minutes; You can prepare several servings.
Pour over recipe
Unlike a Turk, a pour-over is not so demanding of your attention - after pouring the last portion of water, you can go wash your face, persuade your husband or wife to go to work, or beg your child to go to school.
The drink from pour over is pure, without coffee particles, and its taste can be changed by varying the grind, temperature and amount of water. For such experiments you will need accurate scales and a stopwatch. For a complete and impressive coffee show, you will need a Hario kettle, the cost of which brings the price of the entire set closer to home coffee machines.
An undoubted advantage of the pourover is its resistance to vandalism (if it is plastic and not ceramic, of course). But searching for filters in Russia can make life a little more difficult, so we recommend ordering filters online and doing it in advance.
History of origin
The vessel, which in Russia is called a Turk, in most other countries is called a “cezva”. The uniquely shaped vessel was invented by the Turks to improve the taste of their favorite drink. It has a wide thick bottom, a narrow neck and a long handle. Thanks to this, the liquid warms up evenly, the aroma does not evaporate and there is no risk of getting burned.
The cezve was called Turkish because it was brought to Russia by Turkish merchants. The word “cezva” did not take root in the language. When people said “Turk,” they meant that the vessel belonged to eastern traders.
- This is interesting: Turka and cezve - what is the difference
Aeropress
Cost of equipment: about 2000 rubles per device and a little more for filters; Cooking time: about 2 minutes; You can cook up to 3-4 servings.
Aeropress recipe
The AeroPress comes closer to espresso than other alternative brewing methods - only it uses pressure. Pressure helps extract more essential oils, which means more flavor, but at the cost of the drink from the AeroPress it turns out a little dusty; some coffee connoisseurs like this, others don’t.
The advantage of the Aeropress is that it is independent of electricity and gas; it can be prepared on a train or in the forest, on board an airplane or in a car. Often on sale you can find “travelling” kits with an Aeropress; in them, all the necessary equipment is packed very compactly, often even inside the Aeropress itself.
You shouldn’t leave the AeroPress during the preparation process - you will spoil the drink, it will be bitter, but it must be said that the AeroPress does not require much time to prepare and will not make you get up half an hour earlier.
The plastic body of the device is easy to disassemble and does not require special care; just rinse it with water.
Coffee on a gas stove with milk
A drink with milk has a milder taste. It must be brewed in a certain way.
Products:
- ground coffee - 13 g;
- milk - 65 ml;
- water – 35 ml
Preparation:
- Pour milk into the Turk, heat without boiling.
- Add ground coffee beans. Warm the drink a little again.
- Then add water there. And continue the brewing process. As soon as the coffee starts to rise, remove from the stove.
- Then let it sit for forty seconds and pour into a warm cup.
- If you like sweet coffee, add a little sugar to it during the brewing process. You can also adjust the strength of the drink yourself.
The coffee will have a richer taste if the beans are finely ground.
Chemex
Cost of equipment: from 2000-2500 rubles for a flask and 800-1000 rubles for filters; Cooking time: 4-5 minutes; You can prepare 5-6 servings.
Chemex recipe
Probably not every coffee professional can distinguish the taste of a well-prepared Chemex from a well-prepared pour-over. The drink in it also turns out clean and noticeable, and oxygen saturation at the end of preparation makes the taste even brighter. Unlike plastic pourovers and Aeropresses, Chemex is glass and breaks very easily; we’ve done this many times at work.
Due to its specific shape, it is not very convenient to wash the Chemex, but a household cleaner, preferably a new plumbing cleaner, does an excellent job of this task. Avoid washing a hot Chemex with cold water - it may burst due to a sudden change in temperature.
Which type of kettle is better and will last longer?
There are many types of teapots available for brewing. Each of them is characterized by its own characteristics. Therefore, you should pay attention to various nuances. When purchasing, you should consider the following parameters:
- Type of food. A kettle for a stove is a more reliable and durable thing. Despite the long heating of water, electricity is saved. It also manages to create an atmosphere of homely warmth and comfort. An electric kettle is better when cooking speed and large quantities are required.
A kettle for a stove is a more reliable and durable thing. - Material. Consider the purposes for which you will use the kettle. One of the best options is models with a double bottom. They have a pleasant, aesthetic appearance, durability and quality.
One of the best options is models with a double bottom. - Volume and shape. Calculate the number of people for whom coffee will be prepared. The best option is models with a narrowed top, which allow you to preserve the unique taste and aroma.
The best option is models with a narrowed top, which allow you to preserve the unique taste and aroma. - Additional functions. If you buy an electric kettle, consider the convenient additional features.
If you buy an electric kettle, consider the convenient additional features.
Siphon
Equipment cost: from 4000-5000 rubles; Cooking time: 7-8 minutes; You can cook up to 3-4 servings.
Siphon recipe
This method looks the most scientific and impressive, its glass flasks shine and reflect the glare of the burner. Glass flasks also break effectively and beautifully, and we did this too. The shape and narrow parts of the flasks greatly complicate the task of caring for it, and even a plumbing brush will not help with this. Siphons use a fabric filter, so you can’t leave it unwashed after cooking - as soon as fermentation processes begin, the filter will be ruined once and for all.
The drink in the siphon turns out bright and clean and a little unpredictable every time, and you can also prepare not only coffee, but also tea in it.
The best manufacturers
The market for brewer manufacturers is full of different solutions. Before purchasing, you should pay attention to popular companies. Read customer reviews. Some of the best coffee kettles:
- Hario. A wide range of products is presented. Suitable for large family feasts.
Suitable for large family feasts. - Stenson. Classic round shaped teapots. Glass walls allow you to monitor the brewing process.
Glass walls allow you to monitor the brewing process. - Maestro. Ceramic products of different designs. Fragile but beautiful vessels for brewing coffee.
Fragile but beautiful vessels for brewing coffee.
French press
Equipment cost: from 200 rubles; Cooking time: 4 minutes; You can prepare many servings.
French press recipe
You almost certainly already have it in your house, maybe it's lying around in the back of your kitchen cabinet, or maybe you make tea in it. The simplest, easiest and most straightforward way is to pour it in, stir it, wait and press down. An undoubted plus is that in 4 minutes you can prepare coffee for the whole family, an undoubted minus is that the drink is dusty and should not be left in the French press; once prepared, immediately pour it into cups.
Hygiene for a French press is very simple, washing it is easy and convenient, you just need to dry its parts separately so as not to provoke the bacteria remaining in the particles on the mesh to ferment.
How to care
Teapots are made from different materials. Therefore, it is difficult to list all the nuances. In general, it is enough to follow some rules to preserve the dishes for many years. Consider general recommendations:
- When cleaning a matte surface, do not use powders to avoid scratches;
- Use soft sponges and detergents;
- To remove scale, boil the kettle with a solution of citric acid.
To remove scale, boil the kettle with a solution of citric acid.
These simple tips will help you maintain your coffee brewer. Choose the product you like. A quality product will delight you for many years.
