Greek Coffee

Gayle Hurmuses

Greek coffee is a strong beverage that will definitively end a meal and keep one awake for late nights at the taverna.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Greek

Calories: 15

1 Brika aka Ibrik, a special coffee pot
1 Grinder Greek/Turkish coffee requires a very special fine grind, often not commercially available and uses a special grinder

Fill the brika with enough water for 2 cups and bring to a boil
Remove the pot from the heat
Add the coffee and sugar
Stir to dissolve the sugar and infuse the coffee
Put the brika back on the heat
Stir until the coffee begins to foam
Remove from the heat
Some will repeat the last three steps many times in achieving their perfect brew
Spoon a bit of foam into the cup and pour the coffee gently into the cup