How to make authentic Greek coffee while in quarantine? Say OPA, turn up that Sirtaki and let’s have some fun. FOOD, MUSIC AND DANCE CAN KEEP US TOGETHER! And so is COFFEE, GREEK COFFEE. Let’s do it!

Hello my dear baking nation,

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So, for today our post is coming from the best country in the world – GREECE!

The recipe is going to teach how to make Greek Coffee?

If you can’t travel…you can learn.

And I promise you this is the easiest recipe ever.

Our first step is to get all ingredients. So, you need to have the following:

Greek Coffee ( finely ground)
Sugar
Water

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Greek coffee is prepared in a BRIKI. A briki is also known as a ibrik or cezve.

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But if you don’t have a briki and you don’t have money to order from amazon, please use the coffee or tea pot you have in your house.

Now, let’s make the best coffee from Greek.

HOW TO MAKE GREEK COFFEE? (4 people)

Ingredients

4 tsp ground Greek coffee

3 tsp sugar (optional)

1 cup cold water

INSTRUCTIONS

Add ground coffee, water and sugar to your coffee pot. (sugar is optional)

Then put your coffee pot on the stove and using medium heat, stir until coffee and sugar are mixed. Stop stirring.

Your next step is important. BTW, don’t move from the stove until coffee is made.

When the foam starts rising towards the top of briki (coffee pot) remove it.

Pour the mixture into 4 espresso cups and drink slowly.

Optional: add milk, cream or top with whip cream.

Enjoy and share.

This coffee is for friends and people who like to enjoy LIFE!

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HOW TO MAKE GREEK COFFEE?

Name: HOW TO MAKE GREEK COFFEE?
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 9 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 4 tsp ground Greek coffee; 3 tsp sugar (optional); 1 cup cold water

Yield: 4 espresso cups

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 9 minutes

Learn how to make authentic Greek Coffee in your kitchen.

The recipe is simple and you need 3 ingredients.

YES, only 3 ingredients to make the best Greek Coffee!

Ingredients

4 tsp ground Greek coffee
3 tsp sugar (optional)
1 cup cold water

Instructions

Add ground coffee, water and sugar to your coffee pot. (sugar is optional)

Put your coffee pot on the stove using medium heat and stir until coffee and sugar are mixed. Stop stirring.

Your next step is important. BTW, don't move from the stove until coffee is made.

When the foam starts rising towards the top of briki (coffee pot) remove it.

Pour the mixture into 4 espresso cups and drink slowly.

Optional: add milk, cream or top with whip cream.

Enjoy and share the best Greek coffee made in your kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greek coffee?

Greek coffee is made with a fine grind of coffee. Any coffee bean may be used but Arabian coffee is considered the best. The coffee can be grounded at home using the manual grinder. For North America just buy the finely grounded coffee in Safeway, Superstore ….

How do you drink Greek coffee?

It is served in a small cups, like an espresso. Also, it is served but you can add milk or cream.

What is the most important step when making Greek coffee at home?

When enough foam forms to start rising towards the top of the coffee pot, remove it right away from heat. Otherwise, the coffee will spill all over your stove.

Can you reheat Greek coffee?

No, you have to drink coffee right away or in an hour.

Why can’t you drink this coffee fast?

Yes, you suppose to drink this coffee slowly. It is the tradition in Greece or East Europe. They believe that you have to take time to enjoy coffee as well as life.

And why is it served with water?

It is served with water because the coffee is very strong.