Turk: device, choice and rules of use

For most people, coffee is the permanent morning drink that allows you to get out of sleep and cheer up. One is enough a little boiling water and instant coffee powder, diluted with a certain amount of sugar. But connoisseurs of true taste have to bother around the stove to get the perfect morning drink. And after all, quality coffee depends not only on the variety and degree of roasting of the beans, but also on the device in which it is brewed.

In this case, we are talking about the Turk. And this is not surprising, because coffee nectar, brewed in a special container, has a unique aroma and rich taste.

Cezva is a special cookware designed for brewing coffee on an open fire. The design of the device is made in the form of a miniature bucket with a thick base and a thin neck. It allows you to turn roasted coffee beans, previously crushed into crumbs, in a delicious drink of vigor.

Attempts to brew grain coffee with ordinary boiling water will not succeed, the mug will not work to create the temperature necessary for making the drink. Turk is able to withstand boiling water.

True connoisseurs of a real coffee drink consider the process of making coffee on their own a special ritual, interconnected with human hands and inseparable gaze. They do not trust automatic devices for preparing an invigorating drink.

In past centuries, there was a belief that a noble coffee drink should be prepared in the appropriate rank of dishes. Therefore cezves made from cheap metals were not even considered as kitchen utensils.

Special attention should be paid to the device of the Turks. Presented tableware for a reason has an unusual shape. Thanks to the narrow bell, the coffee drink cannot run out onto the stove at the time of boiling. And inside the design on top of the coffee drink, a cream-colored foam forms, which is considered by most coffee lovers to be a real delicacy. The lower part of the construction of the Turks has a wide shape and a flat bottom.

Today you can meet the Turks, composed of several parts. Accordingly, they have a weld, which the manufacturer is trying to hide in any way. If it turned out to get a cezve, composed of several parts, you must carefully read the connection line. An unstable joint will be the main cause of leakage.

Coffee surrogate lovers do not understand the difference between a coffee drink brewed in a coffee maker and a Turk. But true connoisseurs of properly prepared coffee confidently claim that the Turk is the only option to create the right drink.

The first time you make coffee in Turk is extremely rare. In most cases, the first 3 or even 4 servings will have to be sent to the pipeline. With a coffee maker, everything looks much easier, she does everything automatically. It is enough to fill in coffee beans, crushed into powder, and pour the required volume of water.

Considering pricing policy, we can confidently say that The simplest model of the Turk at a cost comes out much cheaper than an ordinary coffee maker. In addition, a coffee drink in cezve is prepared much faster than in an automatic machine.

Today there is a universal device, something between a Turk and a coffee maker, namely an electric cezve. In appearance, it resembles an electric kettle with a heating plate connected to the mains. The Turk itself is installed on top in a special groove supplying power. The handle of the device is removable, so the unit easily folds into luggage. In addition to the technical characteristics, connoisseurs of a true coffee drink assure that it turns out to make real aromatic coffee in an electric Turk.

Another difference between a cezve and a coffee maker is the process of making a coffee drink. From the first minutes of boiling water, coffee made in Turk begins to emit an amazing smell, and the coffee machine drowns out aromas.

Unfortunately, it’s impossible to cook something special with coffee machines. On the other hand, the coffee machine is capable of making various types of coffee, such as cappuccino or espresso. Turk cannot afford such a thing, but in the master’s skillful hands he can create the right coffee drink according to a special recipe, and then season it with cream or cinnamon.

To date, the most common device for making coffee with your own hands is cezve. And only sophisticated coffee lovers can boast of knowledge about the different types of this kitchen item that allows you to fill the morning with exciting flavors.

A variation of the Armenian Turk, having the shape of a cone with a curved nose and a long handle. The process of making srjep is distinguished by many nuances. First, the mold is extruded in the opposite direction.

The initial workpiece is pressed by a heavy weight, then flipped upside down. From the narrow side, the bottom is cut off and mounted on a wide part. Then the device is shaped and minting is applied on top, moreover, exclusively by hand. The final step is annealing. According to Armenian traditions, cookware, including Turks, is decorated with a national pattern.

The roots of such an unusual name originate in the Persian dialect. The literal translation sounds like “pour water.” Historical documents indicate that it was Ibrik that was the first device for making coffee that has no analogues. Used it for a long time. In appearance, the ibrik resembles a jug, the capacity of which is 100 ml.

Although archaeologists managed to find stationary Ibriks with a capacity of 100 liters. The design of the device has a thin long nose through which it is very convenient to pour hot water. And thanks to the rounded base and flat bottom provides additional stability.

In ancient times, coffee was considered a drink of nomads and Bedouins, and with the advent of it in Arabia, the picture changed dramatically. Coffee began to be consumed in noble houses, due to which the status of the drink increased, and it was customary to brew it only in exceptional dishes.

A prerequisite for the design of the structure was a drawing corresponding to noble houses. The first copies of Dalla were made of metal, although at one time they were made of clay.

Modern turkish models for making coffee drinks have different volumes, differ in shape, type of handle, and are also made from various materials.

Copper is a relatively cheap material, which corresponds to the price policy of finished dishes. Distinctive features of copper are strength and durability. This material has proved itself exclusively on the positive side, which is why it is used for production purposes. Copper has a high thermal conductivity, so any heat source can be used in the coffee brewing process.

And in order to protect the human body from the negative effects of copper, the internal the surface of the Turk is covered with an additional layer of silver, tin or stainless steel.

Modern coffee sets include small sandboxes and copper spatulas. These sets are ideal for urban apartments.

Since ancient times, clay has been a common and easily accessible material from which not only Turks were made, but also other items of kitchen utensils. Thanks to technological progress, other materials have appeared that are easier to use than clay. Accordingly, the cost of clay products increased significantly. A distinctive feature of the clay turk is a long cooling process of a coffee drink, during which coffee is saturated with oxygen.

In addition, clay structures are very easy to clean. There is no need to use detergents, just rinse the cezve with cold water.

Ceramics, like clay, perfectly maintains the temperature of the drink, which is why you constantly have to follow the cooking process. As soon as the first hints of boiling arose, ceramic dishes should immediately be removed from the fire.The only drawback of ceramics is fragility, therefore such Turks should be protected from falls and accidental blows.

Modern material, relatively recently received the demand of manufacturers, but has not yet gained much interest among consumers. In the structure of the glass cezve in most cases there is no narrow neck. Its walls are thin, therefore the contents of the turk quickly warmed up If you distract for a couple of seconds, the boiling liquid will pour onto the stove. The glass design is most often acquired by connoisseurs of a coffee drink, Loving to experiment with new varieties of coffee.

A distinctive feature of glass Turks is the volume that is enough to treat several people at once. An analog of a glass Turk is a crystal and quartz cezve. The thickness of these products allows you to maintain the required temperature of the drink a little longer than ordinary glass. In appearance, the crystal, quartz and glass Turks have no differences.

Universal material from which not only cezve for coffee, but also other types of dishes are created. Mostly used is the usual aluminum or stainless steel. In more ancient times, valuable metals, such as silver and gold, were used as their analogues. According to historical notes, silver and gold dishes were present only in noble houses.

Metal structures heat up very quickly and are able to hold the temperature inside the tank for a long time. The steel model of cezve is in great demand among beginner coffee lovers.

The brass construction of the Turks requires special attention. From this material it turns out not only to melt the dishes, but also to create an individual decor on the surface. The main thing is that brass cools for a very long time, so a coffee drink lover can enjoy the taste and aroma of an invigorating elixir for a long time.

Any dishes made of aluminum material are very convenient for hiking, the same applies to enameled structures. A hallmark of aluminum is low weight and low cost. Accordingly, a randomly forgotten cezve in a heap of ash on a picnic will not make you upset. The only drawback of aluminum turkish is instability of the structure.

Aluminum Turks are far from ideal in appearance, often the shape of the products resembles a ladle or a kind of coffee pot. Classic appearance is extremely rare. Sophisticated coffee lovers are repelled by the design of the design, which in no way can become an adornment of the kitchen space.

The classical form of the Turkish coffee is simply obliged to have a traditional appearance, namely a narrow neck and a wide bottom, the width of the top and bottom should be two times different. The narrow neck of the Turks minimizes the open area of ​​the product, so that the drink is covered on top with more foam. It is in this cap that the unusual aroma of the drink is preserved, and the evaporation of essential oils is also blocked.

In addition, the narrowed neck relative to the bottom indicates a strong inclination of the side walls of the product. This factor plays an important role in the process of boiling a drink. Due to the design features, coffee does not rise up, but, on the contrary, flows down, concentrating on the bottom.

And in principle, this is a reasonable opinion against cezves with a thickened base.

The main thing is that the thick bottom of the structure does not have thin walls. This fact indicates the connection of the two parts of the product, which may be the cause of reduced reliability. This is especially pronounced with frequent temperature changes. And the adhesive seam itself is not always made of high-quality metal. Quite often, alloys of suspicious origin are used.

If the design of the whole Turk has thick walls, then the device will quickly give off the accumulated heat, only during the cooking process it will be much more difficult to control the boiling time.

Special attention should be paid to the size of the cezve. It is considered that classic design should not have a volume of more than 100 ml. Usually they produce about 50 or 75 ml of coffee. Experienced coffee makers claim that to treat many people, you should make coffee 50 ml at a time. Firstly, it will turn out to surprise guests with quality, and secondly, please quantity. The main thing that will turn out to surprise the present with the features of the drink.

In modern models, in addition to bright design, there are additional nuances. For example, many Turk designs are complemented by a lid. And the pens do not always have a convenient shape, most often they play a decorative role in the dishes.

Today, there is a wide variety of utensils designed to make real coffee. We are talking about the cezves of manual and factory production. A greater number of Turks on the world market are made in the territory of Armenia, South Ossetia, Turkey and Azerbaijan. However, some copies have a lifetime warranty.

Special attention in the production of cezves is given to the company Soywhere instead of machine tools the skill of human hands is used. Products of this brand are in demand all over the world. Each individual instance is created from a single sheet of copper. The outside is chased with interesting patterns. The inside is covered with a layer of silver. Thanks to their robust construction, Soy Turks are inherited.

If we consider the manufacture of Turks on an industrial scale, the company occupies a leading position Ceraflame with its ceramic products. Products have many positive characteristics. For example, these Turks are non-toxic, tolerate sharp temperature changes, their outer layer prevents scratches, and most importantly, they can be used on an open fire. The entire range of cezves has the correct classical form, the difference between them is only in volume and color.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, two enterprises divided the level of leadership among themselves - LLC "Stanitsa" and "Gus-Crystal Glass Factory". At the same time, "The Village" creates Turks from copper, where each finished copy has a thickened bottom, a convenient handle and an unusual design. And the Gus-Khrusalny Glass Factory produces cezves from rock crystal. Thanks to this material, the Turks are transparent, which looks especially beautiful.

In addition to world-famous brands engaged in the manufacture of cezves, there are other companies that have established themselves on the positive side.

• Vitesse. Well-known brand engaged in the manufacture of dishes and household appliances for the kitchen. Initially, the company was engaged in the production of only stainless steel cookware, and at the end of 2007 their product range was supplemented by a variety of kitchen appliances, including Turks.

• Fissman. This brand has been known in the world market for more than 10 years. The company is exclusively engaged in the manufacture of dishes and small kitchen utensils. The entire line is durable and reliable.The materials used for the manufacture of utensils are characterized by a high level of safety, which plays an important role in creating quality cezves.

• Standard art products. Indian company engaged in the production of goods with an unusual design. Every year, the brand structure is growing, new personnel are involved in the work, introducing modern solutions. Design work is carried out by highly qualified specialists. Thanks to the well-coordinated work of the company’s team, they manage to conquer new peaks and create improved products, including Turks.

• TimA. Russian manufacturer of high quality kitchen accessories. However, the production process does not stop for a minute. Every year the volume of production only increases. The primary models of the Turks were rebranded, and today a modern person can not only enjoy the taste of properly prepared coffee, but also decorate the kitchen space with their aesthetic design.

Turk, or cezve, is the most common device for making coffee. Each person chooses this unit according to their own preferences and personal requirements. But for those who have never tried real coffee and want to get acquainted with this aromatic drink, you should follow the recommendations of coffee makers regarding the choice of cookware, on which the quality of the drink depends.

• For a novice coffee lover, it’s best classic turk made of metal, suitable for both gas and electric stove. Its cost as a whole will not affect the family budget, but it will turn out to try this exquisite coffee drink. With the help of a metal turk, you can make coffee according to ancient recipes, namely on hot sand.

• If coffee surrogate lovers wanted to change the energy drink from powdered mass to roasted grains, it is best to pay attention to modern electric models. Such devices seem convenient for large families when it is necessary to prepare breakfast for children, adults to get ready for work, and there is no way to monitor the process of making coffee.

• People whose profession is associated with frequent business trips should pay attention to electric turks, made of metal. They should have a removable handle, making the device much easier to carry in baggage. The metal case of the electric turk during the transportation process is practically not damaged.

• If morning fees have extra time, it’s best to use it to make coffee in Turk, made of clay or ceramic. These materials are able to take heat and gradually transfer it to the drink. And the taste of the finished coffee to describe in words is not possible.

• When choosing the size of the Turks, it is best to give preference small containers. It is in them that it turns out to preserve the aroma of a coffee drink. Of course, this option is not always suitable for large families, but for two adults it is quite suitable.

• The material of the handle of the Turks must have heat-resistant characteristics. For this reason, plastic options are best not even considered.

Numerous disputes among coffee lovers about which Turk is the best will never end. The reason for these disputes is not only the peculiarity of making a coffee drink, but also the characteristic of the stoves. After all, every housewife knows that dishes intended for an electric stove can not always withstand the work of a gas burner. So, for example, for a stove with a standard gas connection, equipped with several options for burners with an open flame, metal models of cezves made of copper, steel, brass and even bronze should be chosen.

To avoid damage to the appearance of the Turks, it is necessary to use a divider, which is a separator between the flames and utensils. If the divider for gas stoves is used on an ongoing basis, you can use the Turks made of ceramic, glass, porcelain or clay.

Holders of glass-ceramic plates are suitable quartz cezve. It has long been proven that quartz is not afraid of contact with open fire. Modern glass-ceramic plates have a special coating on which dishes from any material can be placed. The main thing is that the bottom is smooth. For this reason, owners of glass-ceramic plates can acquire several varieties of Turks, each of which will allow you to prepare special coffee recipes. But to brew a coffee drink should be on the extreme side of the largest burner so that the handle of the Turk went beyond the limits of the stove.

When choosing a cezve in a specialty store, you need to pay special attention to compatibility with induction cookers. As an alternative, it is proposed to purchase a special adapter.

For electric stoves, it is supposed to use a turk made of metal. The material of the device allows the hostess to put the cezve on a heated surface without worrying about damage to the dishes. And yet, despite modern technological progress, the most delicious and aromatic coffee is made in the sand. For the sand recipe, thin-walled Turks made of brass or bronze are used. Other material options are best avoided.

Unfortunately, not every modern person is familiar with all the subtleties and nuances of exploiting the Turks. And so that in the future there will not be any problems, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the rules for putting a cezve into work and the subtleties of its use.

• The purchased Turk must first be washed under running running water.
• Then pour clean liquid into the washed cezve, add a slice of lemon and put on fire to boil the container. This rule applies to all types of Turks except aluminum.
• After the first two steps, you can start brewing coffee, but the first serving should never be consumed. It should be poured.

The presented instruction contributes to the maximum cleaning of the inner surface of harmful elements.

And after all the manipulations it will turn out to enjoy a delicious and unusual drink.

It is important for modern housewives to remember that Turku should never be washed with cleaning agents, and a coffee brewer is not suitable for washing in a dishwasher.

Holders of dishes that give a morning drink of vivacity should know the features of caring for this item. For washing most varieties of Turks, aggressive detergents cannot be used. For example, a clay turk very quickly absorbs the chemical smell of cleaners, respectively, it will give off unpleasant odors to a brewed drink. The cezve should be washed after each brewing of coffee. To do this, it is enough to use a small pressure of water from the tap.

Copper Turk is the most durable, but with time it can lose its natural shine. Inside and out, it is covered with a dark coating. In such cases, you can use substances to care for copper. But if this was not enough, you can use other cleaning options that are located on the kitchen shelves.For example, the darkened walls of the Turks can be peeled with lemon by applying lemon juice to the surface of coffee utensils, wait a few minutes, and then rinse.

The main thing is to use the soft side of the sponge, otherwise there will be scratches on the glass, which will ruin the appearance of the dishes. It is undesirable to use products made on the basis of ordinary soap. Otherwise, after drying, a cloudy coating appears on the walls of the Turks.

Another problem can be the unpleasant smell in clay pots. Get rid of it will help ordinary soda. It is dissolved in a small amount of water, poured into the cooking container, left overnight. In the morning, the dishes are rinsed first with hot water, then cold. After carrying out these manipulations, you can safely proceed to the preparation of new varieties of coffee drink.

When compiling a rating of the best Turks, the opinion of lovers of natural coffee was taken into account. Each person spoke out in favor of a particular model, thanks to which it turned out to choose the highest quality specimens made of different materials.

This model of Turks was highly appreciated by consumers. The design of the dishes is made in a classic style. The volume of the vessel is 500 ml. The copper base is coated with a special protective layer on top, the inner surface is treated with food tin, which resists oxidation. The narrowed neck allows you to make a tart coffee drink, while maintaining the richness of aroma and taste.

A distinctive feature of the described Turks is comfortable handle made of wood. Thanks to her, the process of preparing a drink turns into a complete pleasure, and most importantly - the risk of getting burned is eliminated.

Special attention should be paid to the design of the cooking device, which blends perfectly with the interior of any kitchen. Many owners of this Turks emphasize the strength of the structure. The material is not amenable to deformation, the outer side is not covered with scratches, and its washing is not difficult.

The presented copy of the Turks, made of stainless steel, is especially popular among coffee lovers. Its appearance is endowed with special attractiveness, and all thanks to the harmonious combination of matte and mirror finish. The walls of the structure and the bottom heat up quite quickly, in a short time it turns out to prepare an invigorating drink with a special aroma.

The described Turk boasts excellent characteristics. It is not subject to deformations, it is easily washed off, it is not covered with plaque and dark spots. When considering a cezve according to the price / quality criterion, Vitesse "Turguoise" is the most current instance.

Among ceramic Turks, this copy of dishes is in great demand among coffee lovers. Elegant appearance and graceful design allows the device to blend harmoniously into any kitchen interior.

The outer sides of the walls of the described model are covered with a layer of enamel, which guarantees protection against roughness and scratches. It is worth noting that washing “Ceraflame Ibriks New” does not require special devices; it is enough to use light detergents and the soft side of the sponge.

Ceraflame Ibriks New is considered a universal cezve. It easily transfers direct contact with an open fire, an electric stove and even transfers interaction with a microwave oven and a freezer.

The main feature of this model is the uniform heating of the liquid with the simultaneous creation of the languishing effect. These factors give the coffee drink an unusual taste and rich aroma. After removing Ceraflame Ibriks New from the stove, the ceramic product cools for a rather long time, while the taste of the coffee remaining inside does not change.

For ease of washing, the design of the cezve is equipped with a removable handle.

See how to brew coffee in a Turk correctly.