How to prepare greek coffee
How to prepare Elliniko Kafe
To prepare Greek coffee you will need a briki and Greek coffee powder.
An indication of a good Greek coffee is the foam (kaimaki).
Variations according to proportions of ingredients
Sketos: (plain, no sugar): If you like your coffee without sugar, then add only 1 heap tsp of coffee.
Metrios: (medium sweetness) : 1 heap tsp coffee, 1 tsp sugar
Glykos: (sweet) : 1 heap tsp coffee, 2 tsps of sugar
Vary glykos: (extra-strong sweet coffee) : 3 teaspoons of sugar and 2 teaspoons of coffee
Ingredients
- briki
- Greek coffee cup
- Greek coffee
- sugar
- water
Method
- Take the coffee cup, measure the water and pure the water into the briki.
- Put the briki over a medium to low heat.
- Add coffee and sugar according to your tast (use list below to see the portions) and stir.
- Place over medium-low heat and stir again once or twice.
- Let the coffee heat up, without stirring. Be careful not to leave the kitchen.
- Once you notice that the coffee starts to foam, lift the briki from the heat until the foam settles.
- Put it again on the heat and let the coffee start to foam again and then remove from the heat. Be careful not to let it boil.
- Pour the Greek coffee into the cup and let it rest for 4-5 minutes, so that the temperature drops a bit and the granules set at the bottom.
- Serve with a cold glass of water and a spoon sweet dessert.
Tips:
- Use cold water.
- Use the coffee cup to measure the water needed for each cup of coffee, so that you have the right proportions.
- Use medium to low heat.
- Do not stir the coffee all the time. Stir it only at the beginning and then let it heat through.
- Ellinikos Kafes is served with the coffee granules at the bottom of the cup, so give it a little time to rest after serving.
- Serve with a cold glass of water and a spoon sweet dessert.
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