Hafiz Mustafa, a renowned Turkish delight and coffee shop, doesn't disclose their specific coffee recipe. However, you can recreate a similar experience at home with these steps:
Ingredients:
- Turkish coffee beans: Choose finely ground, dark roast beans specifically labeled as "Turkish coffee."
- Water: Use filtered or bottled water for the best taste.
- Sugar (optional): Add to your preference, or use a sugar cube for a traditional touch.
Equipment:
- Cezve (Turkish coffee pot): A small, narrow-mouthed pot traditionally made of copper.
- Turkish coffee cup: Small, handleless cups designed for Turkish coffee.
Preparation:
- Grind the beans: Ensure the beans are finely ground, almost like powder.
- Measure the coffee: Use one heaping teaspoon of coffee per small cup.
- Add water: Pour cold water into the cezve, enough to cover the coffee by about an inch.
- Add sugar (optional): If using sugar, add it to the cezve before adding the coffee.
- Heat the coffee: Place the cezve on a low heat source, like a stovetop or a hot plate.
- Stir the coffee: Stir the coffee gently until the sugar dissolves and the coffee starts to foam.
- Bring to a simmer: Continue heating until the coffee simmers and a thick layer of foam forms on the surface.
- Pour into cups: Carefully pour the coffee into the cups, leaving the grounds behind in the cezve.
Enjoying Hafiz Mustafa Coffee:
- Drink slowly: Turkish coffee is enjoyed slowly, savoring the rich flavor and sediment at the bottom.
- Serve with Turkish delight: Traditionally, Turkish coffee is served with Turkish delight, a sweet treat that complements the coffee's bitterness.
While you won't be able to replicate the exact recipe used by Hafiz Mustafa, following these steps will help you create a similar experience. Experiment with different types of Turkish coffee beans and sugar levels to find your perfect cup.
