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Turkish cezve (ibrik)
A small, long-handled pot used to simmer extremely finely ground coffee, producing a strong, unfiltered traditional coffee.
How it works
Extremely finely ground coffee, water and often sugar are simmered together directly in the pot without filtering, served with the grounds settled at the bottom of the cup.
Who it suits
- users interested in traditional, hands-on brewing
- users who enjoy very strong, small servings
Who it may not suit
- users who dislike sediment in the cup
- users wanting a large batch at once
- Starting dose
- 10g
- Starting water
- 80ml
- Coffee-to-water ratio
- 90–120 g per litre (typically 100)
- Grind
- Extremely fine, closer to powder than table salt — a specialised grinder is often needed.
- Capacity
- 1-4 cups
- Brew time
- 4-6 min
- Skill level
- intermediate
- Noise
- quiet
- Space
- compact
- Cleaning burden
- low
- Convenience
- low
- Manual control
- high
Descriptive grind labels like this are illustrative starting points, not precise measurements — the same label can mean different particle sizes on different grinders. See the grind size guide for how to dial this in on your own equipment.
Uses the Turkish coffee brewing brewing method.
Equipment
Requires a separate grinder.
Advantages
- low cost, no electricity needed
- strong, traditional preparation and serving ritual
Disadvantages
- requires an extremely fine grind many home grinders cannot achieve
- small batch size
- sediment in the cup is inherent to the method
Steps
- Combine extremely finely ground coffee, water and sugar (if using) in the cezve.
- Heat slowly without stirring once it begins to warm.
- Remove from heat as foam rises, just before a full boil; some traditions repeat this once.
- Pour into the cup, foam first, and let the grounds settle before drinking.
Cleaning & maintenance
Rinse after each use; avoid abrasive scrubbing on traditional metal finishes.
Minimal — inspect the handle and pouring lip for wear over time.
Common faults
- coffee boils over if left unattended
- excessive grounds in the cup if poured too soon after simmering
Cost
Purchase cost band: budgetTraditional cezves are widely available at a low price point.
No filters or pods needed — ongoing cost is only beans and sugar if used.
Suitable roast levels
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