At my job, they would like me and my coworkers to start making Turkish coffee. I have barista experience, but no experience with Turkish coffee. My employer purchased a Turkish copper sand coffee maker, and we also have sand and coffee. Here's the machine: https://cornerbeyti.com/en/turkish-copper-sand-coffee-maker/p879462935

I would love any advice on recipes/techniques! My manager was saying we'd use the our coffee grinder, but I don't think it will make a fine enough grind. I also am not sure how thick of a layer of sand to pour in the machine. The only info I found said between 0.5 and 1cm above the heating implement, but this seems too shallow.

Below is the recipe I found on https://sakiproducts.com/blogs/turkish-coffee/turkish-coffee-on-sand?srsltid=AfmBOoovmpGurRfX5wKVyJQx6y2MXoUS9opRf0FBEGKDGjDAs8q6pp0E

Pour sand into the machine and heat to between 190-200C.

Once heated:

Step 1

Add cold water and sugar (if desired) into the cezve. 

Step 2

Gently place the cezve into the sand, making sure it’s stable.

Step 3

Add grounds to the cezve. Do not stir.

Step 4

Heat the cezve till the coffee nearly foams over, and remove from the sand. Allow to cool for a few seconds till the foam subsides. Repeat this process 2-3 times.

Step 5

Rest coffee for 30 seconds so the grounds settle. Gently pour coffee, keeping most grounds in the cezve. (Similar to decanting wine?)

Any advice would be helpful! Thank you!

by CookingWithConcrete

Dining and Cooking