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International Coffee Drinks

 

# Cardamom Turkish Coffee in a Cezve

 

Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/)

 

Category: [International Coffee Drinks](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/international-coffee-drinks/)Tags: Turkish Coffee Cezve Unfiltered Coffee Hot Coffee

 

Active time: approximately 5 minutesYield: 1 serving

 

## Quick answer

The recipe calls for powder-fine coffee because the grounds brew directly in the water and are not caught by **a filter**. A standard drip grind will feel gritty and may not create **the same texture**. Stir the coffee, water, cardamom, and optional sugar before heating so the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.

## Key takeaways

- The recipe calls for powder-fine coffee because the grounds brew directly in the water and are not caught by a filter.

- Heat the cezve gradually and stay beside the stove.

- The small pinch adds aroma without turning the drink into a spice infusion.

 

![Ground coffee in a portafilter beside coffee beans.](https://www.coffeejay.com/assets/editorial/ground-coffee-in-portafilter.avif)

Ground coffee in a portafilter beside coffee beans.

## Ingredients

 

- 7 g powder-fine coffee
 
- 70 ml water
 
- a small pinch of ground **cardamom**
 
- **1 tsp sugar**, optional.

 

## Method

- Combine in **a cezve** and stir before heating.

- **Heat** gently until foam rises; remove before a rolling boil and pour carefully.

- Let **the grounds** settle for 1 minute; do not drink **the sediment**.

 

### Watch the foam closely

 

Heat **the cezve** gradually and stay beside the stove. As foam rises, remove the pot before the mixture reaches a rolling boil; it can rise quickly. Pour carefully into the cup and let the grounds settle before sipping. Leave the final sediment at the bottom.

 

## Adjust the cardamom

 

The small pinch adds aroma without turning the drink into a spice infusion. If **the cardamom** is especially fresh or strong, keep the pinch modest. Sugar is optional; taste the coffee without sweetener if you want to notice **the roast** and spice separately.

 

For another cezve preparation, compare [Greek coffee in **a briki**](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/recipes/international-coffee-drinks/greek-coffee-in-a-briki/), where serving traditions and sweetness can differ.

## Adjusting sweetness and cardamom

 

**The recipe** makes one optional-sugar serving. Sugar is easiest to mix in before heating because the grounds are not filtered later. Cardamom should add aroma without hiding the coffee; use the listed pinch first, then change it only in another serving.

 

### After pouring

 

Let the cup stand so the fine grounds settle. Do not stir it again before drinking, and leave the dense sediment at the bottom. Rinse the cezve soon after use so fine coffee residue does not dry inside, following the maker’s **care instructions**.

 

If **the foam** rises too quickly, lift the cezve from the heat rather than letting it boil over. Serve in a small cup and drink slowly.

## Further reading

For background on [coffee](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee) and [**coffee beans**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_bean), see Wikipedia.

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Written by [Jay](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/learn/authors/coffeejay/). [Read our editorial approach](https://www.coffeejay.com/en/editorial-policy/).

This recipe is an editorial starting formulation, not a documented CoffeeJay kitchen test. Adjust flavour and quantities to your ingredients and equipment.

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