Connoisseurs of home-made freshly brewed coffee believe that the taste of the drink largely depends on which dishes it is prepared in. Therefore, the choice of the Turks must be approached very carefully.
What should be the shape?
The shape of the cezve for brewing coffee largely determines the taste and aroma of the resulting drink. The main requirement for successful parameters implies that the diameter of the neck should be half as much as the diameter of the bottom. A smaller difference is categorically not welcome, but a big one is quite possible. The essence of this requirement is that a narrow-necked Turk does not lose valuable essential oils. The resulting foam, as it were, “clogs” the hole and, thereby, prevents contact with air.
In addition, it is important that the walls are slightly inclined. This feature of the form allows the coffee grounds to “drain” to the bottom, which makes the taste of the coffee drink only better. It is important that the bottom of the cezve has a significant thickness, so it is responsible for the uniformity of heating. Regarding heights, tall vessels are recommended for beginners to buy.
The water in them begins to boil slowly, and the foam cap almost never runs away. The nozzle of the cezve is ideally small and neat, and the shape of the funnel does not destroy the foam. It is better to watch the handle made of wood or bakelite, which does not melt, and does not even heat up. Optimum fastening is considered bolting.
Correct sizes
The amount of cezve is determined depending on the request, that is, how much coffee is to be brewed at a time. To prepare a cup of a drink for one person, a vessel containing 100 to 150 milliliters of liquid is enough.The same capacity is used for making coffee in the sand. To prepare two cups of coffee you will need dishes, the volume of which is from 250 to 350 milliliters. This size of cezve is considered the most bought.
The capacity in which 500 milliliters of water is placed makes sense to buy only if coffee is brewed daily in the amount of 3-4 cups. Finally, large sizes are only suitable for large companies. It is important to mention that experts recommend filling the container completely every time, because only in this way it will be possible to achieve the most pleasant taste and aroma.
The best materials
Most modern Turks differ precisely in the material of manufacture. Aluminum cookware It is produced using industrial stamping, and different grades of edible metal alloys are processed. The coffee brewing tool turns out to be very light and convenient, but at the same time reliable - it is impossible to break it by accidentally releasing it from your hands. Aluminum turk is easy to use, and it costs only 200 rubles.
Coffee lovers recommend taking it on hikes and other outdoor trips.
However, this material has a number of disadvantages. Although the Turk will not break when dropped, it can be visually damaged, for example, scratched or bent, as the material is soft. Light weight leads to loss of stability of the dishes. Since the models are made with almost the same neck and bottom diameters, the aroma of the finished drink does not last long. Finally, aluminum Turks are not very special aesthetics.
For the manufacture of copper turks brass is most commonly used, although other copper alloys may be involved. Crockery is created both by stamping and manually. Inside, copper turks are necessarily treated with edible tin to avoid dangerous oxidation. The conical shape of such dishes is considered ideal, and the ratio of the bottom and the neck keeps the taste and smell of the drink in the best possible way. Copper Turk is durable, safe, evenly warms up water and is not worth fabulous sums - the price ranges from 700 to 1000 rubles. It looks very aesthetically pleasing.
As for the flaws, they have copper turks are available, but do not look so critical. Firstly, from time to time it will have to be additionally cleaned, since normal washing is not enough. Secondly, the walls of the dishes absorb odors, especially if used for a long time, which again may not appeal to someone.
What is called ceramic turk It is created from clay and plasticizers. Visually, clay models are significantly different, as they can be manual or industrial production, coated with glaze or without any additional protective coating. The advantages of such dishes include, first of all, its environmental friendliness and safety for human health.
Due to the thick walls, conical shape and the optimal ratio of the diameters of the neck and the bottom, the drink is evenly boiled and it turns out amazing. In addition, you can always choose an unusual design that is ideal for a particular kitchen.
Of the minuses of ceramics, it is worth mentioning its fragility and the inability to endure serious loads. The price of such dishes is much higher than that of copper and, accordingly, aluminum. Excessive volumetric decor can complicate the process of caring for the container. In addition, if the dishes are not coated with glaze, then the surface absorbs odor and coloring matter very quickly.
Cezve made of glass, requires a special borosilicate material, which retains its stability when heated. Its production is possible only in an industrial environment. Glass cezve looks very stylish and greatly simplifies the process of operation, as thanks to the transparent walls there is the ability to control the process. A standard capacity, the volume of which is 500 milliliters, costs from 350 to 500 rubles.It is easy to care for and comfortable to use.
It is worth adding that such a Turk can also be used for heating liquids or even cooking soup.
Unfortunately, you can’t name a stable glass cezve, and the standard volume is too large, which can cause inconvenience. Water boils quite quickly, which negatively affects the taste and aroma of coffee. The same side effect also occurs due to an overly wide neck.
Silver cezvescreated in industrial conditions or in special workshops are often presented as a presentation for large dates. Such dishes have the necessary cone shape, are resistant and very beautiful looking. However, silver dishes require rather difficult conditions of use and care. The water in it boils too quickly, which adversely affects the taste of the drink.
A silver vessel is quite expensive and often turns out to be spoiled by excessive decor.
For the manufacture of stainless steel pots an alloy of steel, chromium or zinc is used. The last two metals are responsible for preventing oxidation processes. Such dishes are created only at the factory. The positive qualities of the Turks from stainless steel include durability, ease of use and low cost.
Of the negative ones, an inconvenient volume in excess of 400 milliliters, an incorrect ratio of the neck and bottom diameters, as well as the lack of a sufficient thickness of the bottom, leading to too quick boiling of the liquid, should be mentioned.
Overview of manufacturers and models
In fact, the most interesting are cezves made not in production, but in small workshops without big names. Such dishes always turn out to be unique, characterized by high quality, unusual design, and even soul. However, there are a number of trusted companies that also create superior coffee brewing tools.
The list of good manufacturers includes market players such as The Village, Vitesse, TimA, Bekker, and Regent. Their Turks are made in various designs and from different materials, which allows each buyer to choose the best option for themselves.
Of course, there is no single rating of cezv models, because each user and each site for himself decides who to include in it. Nevertheless, some models can be found in the lists of recommendations of several reliable sources, which confirms their high quality and suitable design. For example, a Turk Moscow, created in Russia, has a very unusual "pomegranate" shape and a comfortable wooden handle. Made of porcelain dishes with high thermal resistance, and is sold in different sizes.
In Pyatigorsk, a compact cezve is made, decorated with a minted image of a bunch of grapes, the volume of which does not exceed 120 milliliters. Double thickening of the bottom allows you to comfortably use it on a daily basis. Stainless steel turks Gipfel brands Designed for induction cookers. The handle is made of material that does not heat up during use, which greatly simplifies the operation process. The volume of the vessel ranges from 170 to 680 milliliters.
What to consider when choosing?
When choosing a Turk in a store, it’s convenient to orient yourself on how the perfect dishes look. In shape, it should resemble a cone and have a volume convenient for operation - that is, fit the number of people who plan to use it. It is important that the thick bottom comes complete with a reliable handle made of heat-insulating material. If you look at the Turk, then the ratio of the neck and bottom should look like 1 to 2. Moreover, if this difference turns out to be greater, then this is even better, because the taste of the drink will improve.
The material from which the Turk is made may turn out to be different, but always with high-quality thermal conductivity. Finally, we must not forget that the dishes should be easy and safe to use for brewing coffee. Although the design is determined depending on the requirements of the buyer, there are still some general recommendations regarding this aspect. Cezves in dark shades have an attractive appearance for much longer.
To enhance the effect, copper Turks are even decorated with a coating imitating patina, so that the darkening that occurs over time is not so noticeable.
The presence of voluminous and not only decorative elements does not always play in favor of the Turks. Perhaps its design is becoming more interesting, but care and maintenance are difficult. Ideally, the minimum number of depressions and indentations should be present on the surface of the dishes.
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