How to Make the Perfect Cup of Greek Coffee

Greek Coffee is a rich and bold drink that is made with finely ground Arabica beans. The coffee grounds are the consistency of powder and cooked in a briki (special pot) with water and sugar. It’s the perfect afternoon pick me up served with a sweet pastry. Follow my easy directions to make some today.

Ingredients
1 heaping teaspoon Greek Coffee grounds
water
granulated sugar, to taste
Instructions
Place a heaping teaspoon of Greek coffee grounds inside of the briki. Use an extra teaspoon for a stronger brew or for a bigger cup. Add the desired sugar and then fill your serving cup with water and add it to the pot.
Stir it off of the heat.
Place it over medium heat and allow the coffee to boil 2 times. This will create the kaymaki (froth).
Pour the coffee into the serving cup and serve it with a pastry and a glass of water.

Notes
TIP: Do not mix the coffee once it begins cooking. This will eliminate the froth and your coffee will be flat as the froth (kaymaki) adds richness and body to the coffee.


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[illyriumus]

I love Turkish /greek coffee but with my personal and some Albanian touches. I actually roast my own coffee at home. I wish you could try this. I use the Ethiopian green beans instead and roast them medium. I also have the old, traditional, brass coffee mill for grinding the coffee. When i make the coffee though, I use milk 😊. It makes a whole difference. I also do not put any sugar. But, right before serving the coffee, i add a teaspoon of honey into the mug and mix it well. This is my morning every day. Reminds me so much of the days when my lovely dad will wake up always before me and bring me a coffee as soon as I got my day started. Lost my dad to Covid in March and my heart hurts every time I get to drink that coffee alone 😞

[greeksandacamera]

BRAVO EXCELLENT PRESENTATION. Yes I too prefer only the Greek coffee, metrios. According to a major research study done back earlier in Greece, the coffee and the afternoon Greek nap is very good for the heart.

[IRKA-]

I make Turkish coffee everyday in the afternoon....it wakes us up and we have energy. My friend is Greek and she also makes her coffee like mine..same like you. Thanks for sharing..love your videos.

[mihaelalahav]

I miss this coffee. Although I am Romanian, my mother use to drink only this kind of coffee which we are calling it black or Turkish coffee. And that little coffee pot in Romanian is called ibric and pronounce it the same like in Greek only without the I at the end. In Romania we have many Greek and Turkish influences, in language, behavior and cooking. I love your cooking channel because is bringing back many memories of dishes from my childhood and the way you are explaining them.

[kaygataki]

Was introduced to Greek coffee by my husband’s family 30 years ago. Never looked back. There is something different about it vs regular coffee. It is richer, creamier and tastier by far. My MIL taught me how to make it right. I drink it every morning. Also great with koulourakia any time. ❤️ 🇨🇦 🇬🇷

[IzChik]

Oh! Im so glad I found your video and you said American coffee makes you jittery. Same here! I just came back from a trip to Greece and ended up having an iced latte everyday without those side effects. Not sure what the difference is but I may now invest in a Greek coffee making setup. Thanks!

[gingersnapjudy]

Thankyou! That is the easiest demonstration to follow that I've seen yet! I love Greek coffee! Up to now its been hit or miss being it right. But making a single cup at a time makes sense. Thankyou

[thomashughes]

OPA! You taught me with one of your videos several years ago how to add an egg to bechiamella sauce. It has been a wonderful way to enrich the sauce; thank you. Now I am making this delicious coffee. Saludos from México!

[greekxstitcher]

Greek coffee is the healthiest coffee of all!!

[barbramighall]

I was hoping for this video! I love coffee and I love Mediterranean and Arabic style blends! Oh,

[ishmainiguez]

Have you tried Mexican cafe de olla? The Arab influence is very much alive in the recipe. Lemon or orange poked and is put in a pot with water, cloves, cinnamon, brown cane sugar, coffee grounds, boiled strained or not into a cup....there's various version with cardamom, star anise, etc, just Depends on your family😉
Now I can make my turkish friends some Greek coffee 😂

[georgechilidis]

Καλησπέρα Διμιτρα ..I had my Greek coffee “metrios” but I use brown sugar like 1/8 of a tea spoon ... I’m in Montréal Canada but born in Chania Crete..

[tanvav]

TY sweet Dimitroula mou! I have to do decaf instead Stay safe.

[sophiadene]

Love all your dishes, I made few and they were superb. Thanks. I also love the music.

[ΕΛΕΝΗΠΑΠΑΒΑΣΙΛΗ-ων]

GREEK COFFEE IS THE BEST COFFEE EVER!!! I LOVE THIS COFFEE AND I DRINK A BIG CUP OF THIS COFFEE EVERY MORNING!!! ΜΟΛΙΣ ΕΚΑΝΑ ΕΓΓΡΑΦΗ ΣΤΟ ΚΑΝΑΛΙ ΣΟΥ, ΕΙΣΑΙ ΦΑΝΤΑΣΤΙΚΗ, ΜΠΡΑΒΟ ΣΟΥ!!! ΚΑΛΗΝΥΧΤΑ ΑΠΟ ΚΥΠΡΟ!!! GOOD NIGHT FROM CYPRUS!!!

[stefabiok]

I made it n it came up delicious
It really perks me up! ☕️

[alexc]

Στην υγεία μας Δήμητρα ☕️ από Αυστραλία 😘

[TheWorld_]

I was literally doing everything backwards…!
Thank you so much, I am running out to get all the ingredients now.

[xristinaxristina]

Γεια σας από Ελλάδα! Γεια σας από Θεσσαλονίκη ....Συνεχίστε έτσι...

[sirbandit]

Dimitra I love everything you cook thank you for sharing your wonderful knowledge with us ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍to answer your question about why American coffee bothers some people digestion is that the American coffee is filtered and not boiled hot enough so you end up drinking the coffee oils and that is too heavy and if you are like me drinking it on empty stomach that is double jeopardy ☹️