Ceramic Turks: description and use

Connoisseurs of a tasty and aromatic drink called “coffee” know for sure that it is best to cook it in a Turk. The quality of cezve has a direct impact on the taste of this invigorating drink. Turk can be made of a variety of materials. In this article, we consider the features of a ceramic turk, its pros and cons, the subtleties of use, as well as the nuances of care and storage.

Initially, it is worth determining the terms, since both ceramic and clay cezve are on sale, but ceramics are also a kind of clay. Let us consider in more detail why coffee turks made from the same material have various names.

Clay cezve made from burnt, but not glazed clay. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it perfectly absorbs odors and oil particles of coffee. At the next cooking, the new and already acquired flavors are mixed. This feature is appreciated by many coffee connoisseurs. The "age" of the Turks has a direct impact on its value.

For those who like the pure, without any additives taste of coffee, and also prefer various varieties, it is a ceramic cezve that is ideal. Ceramics do not retain odors from previous cooking. It is great for making coffee with a special aroma. A distinctive feature of ceramic turk is that it allows you to prepare a drink of excellent quality.Due to the wide bottom and thick walls, it heats the drink evenly, which contributes to the disclosure of exquisite aroma and amazing taste.

Ceramic cezves can be both industrial production and handmade. Manufacturers always give a guarantee on their product. A handmade Turk can have less strength, but every customer will definitely like its attractive appearance.

A ceramic cezve has several advantages.

• Quite a long heat. Ceramic made from ceramics heats up for a long time, as a result, the coffee drink keeps heat longer. If you remove the Turk from the fire, then heating the coffee continues for some time. As a result, such coffee is similar to that made in the sand.
• Ease of care. Ceramic Turk is quite easy to wash, it does not need additional cleaning agents. Do not be afraid to damage the inner walls of the dishes.
• Environmental friendliness. Coffee made in a ceramic cezve is environmentally friendly, since ceramics do not interact with the environment and do not create harmful compounds.
• Refined taste. Coffee made in ceramic cezve has a clear taste. Ceramics do not absorb odors and oil particles.

However, a ceramic turk has some disadvantages.

• Cost. If we compare ceramic products with copper models, the former will be more expensive. Their price starts at an average of 1300 rubles.
• Fragility. The peculiarity of ceramic dishes is that it is quite simple to break. It does not withstand shock, a sharp change in temperature conditions. After making coffee, do not immediately wash the Turk, you must wait for it to dry completely.

Quite often, buyers choose between ceramic and copper Turks. To decide which option is best for you, you should pay attention to the main differences.

• Thermal conductivity. Copper cezves usually heat up quickly and cool just as quickly, and ceramic models cannot boast of such a feature. If you buy a product for making coffee in the sand, then only copper models are suitable.
• Copper utensils absorb various odors better, so the drink becomes more saturated with each preparation. Many coffee connoisseurs simply rinse the Turku without thorough washing. Since ceramics are coated with glaze, it does not absorb odors. If this quality is important to you, then you should buy a Turk from copper or unburnt clay.
• At a cost of ceramic products are more expensivethan copper models. On average, the price differs by 40-50%, although all 100% is possible.
• Reliability when choosing a cezve is very important. So, if your dishes often fall out of hand, it is better to purchase a copper version, since the ceramics will break apart from impact.

As known, porcelain is one of the varieties of ceramics. It is obtained through a combination of fine clay with various inorganic compounds, then this mixture can be fired at fairly high temperatures. Porcelain Turk has an attractive appearance, natural origin, is not afraid of high temperatures, and, thanks to uniform heating, allows you to fully reveal the aroma of coffee.

To make delicious and gourmet coffee, You can apply the following recipe:

1. first you need to take coffee beans and grind them;
2. take clean cold water, it can be either from a bottle or purified using a filter;
3. put an empty Turk on the tile, while the fire should be small, for it to slowly warm up;
4. pour the ground grains into the container, if desired, you can add various spices, sugar;
5. pour the water;
6. take a spoon with a long handle and mix everything thoroughly;
7. when the foam acquires a dark shade, and also bubbles form, the container should be removed from the fire;
8. when foam appears, the Turk should immediately be removed from the fire, and this procedure can be performed several times after the bubbles settle;
9. to fully reveal the aroma of coffee, you should regularly stir the drink during its preparation on the fire.

Quite often, buyers of ceramic cezve are afraid to use it on an open fire, including on a gas stove. It is worth considering in more detail the peculiarity of using ceramics made of ceramics on a gas stove.

• Ceramic cezve is quite suitable for a gas stove, since such containers are designed primarily for use on conventional gas stoves. Do not be afraid of damage, as the container will not crack or burst. Each ceramic ceramics goes through a firing stage, during which it lends itself to very high temperatures, so a gas burner is not scary for it.
• Ceramic cezve requires proper use. It should be level and steady. It is necessary to adhere to this rule: the bottom of the Turk should be twice the diameter of the burner.
• If the stove does not have the required diameter, then you should choose a simpler method - use a metal divider. With it, you can put the Turk correctly, and also ensure uniform heating of the tank.
• If you want to preserve the attractive appearance of the Turks, then the divider is simply indispensable, since it allows you to limit the height of the fire, so that the sides of the Turks will never be sooty. This should be taken into account if your cezve is decorated with stucco or embossed drawings, because it is the bulges that are most susceptible to soot.

If you want to make coffee on an induction stove, you must definitely use a special adapter. It is presented in the form of a thick steel disk. The adapter will be a conductor between the burner and the turk. For a stove with a glass-ceramic surface, there is no need to use an adapter, you can put a cezve on the stove and so on. If we consider an electric stove with metal disks, then an adapter is not needed. But the options where the burner is presented in the form of a spiral need a divider to guarantee uniform heating.

Today cezve pots are very popular. They are represented by a wide range. Models from the Brazilian company Ceraflame, which has existed for more than 60 years, are in great demand. The manufacturer gives a guarantee of 10 years for all models, which testifies to the high quality and durability of the products. Also available are Turks from companies in Turkey and Russia.

When choosing a Turk, you should pay attention to the conical shape - this is the best option. The bottom should be wider than the neck - the larger the difference, the tastier the coffee.

When choosing cezve from ceramics, you should adhere to the following tips.

• The size of the Turks must be chosen depending on how much coffee you plan to prepare in it. You should not buy a model “with a margin”, because the smaller the cezve, the tastier the coffee.
• The handle of the turk should not conduct heat. Usually it is made of clay or wood, but metal pens should be discarded immediately, since they heat up very quickly. At the same time, it is not always convenient to take a tack, and during this time the coffee can already “run away”.
• The choice of color depends on personal preference. Black ceramics look stylish, color models will decorate the kitchen in a modern style, but the painted Turk fits perfectly into the interior design in an oriental or country style.

Ceramics is quite easy to care for; it does not need special detergents. It is enough to wash a ceramic turk with warm water with a small amount of ordinary detergent, and then dry it. It is forbidden to use rigid mechanical devices or strong abrasives. It is better to abandon active acids to clean its surface.

If you want to use a dishwasher to wash ceramic cezve, then there is no definitive ban. You can wash the ceramics in it, but you must carefully read the recommendations from the manufacturer, since he could use special technologies in the manufacture of the Turk. In this case, the use of a dishwasher may be prohibited.

See how to make coffee in a ceramic Turk in the video below.