Exploring Amsterdam’s Coffee History with Mehmet Efendi

finely ground coffee

🥗Healthier: decaf coffee

💰Cheaper: instant coffee

Decaf offers a caffeine-free option, while instant is more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sweetener

Honey adds natural sweetness, while sweeteners can be lower in calories.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is a dairy-free option, and evaporated milk can be more economical.

Add water to a cezve (Turkish coffee pot) until half full.

Add finely ground coffee to the cezve, using a heaping spoonful per cup.

Stir in sugar to taste, if desired.

Add cardamom for flavor, if using.

Place the cezve over low heat and allow the coffee to heat slowly.

Watch for the coffee to froth and rise, but do not let it boil.

Remove from heat just before it boils over.

Let the coffee settle for a moment before pouring.

Pour the coffee into small cups, allowing the grounds to settle at the bottom.

Serve with a glass of water on the side.

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