Connoisseurs of real properly prepared Turkish coffee ignore modern coffee machines. They are sure that you can cook a delicious drink only in a Turk over an open fire. To make it tasty, you must follow two important rules: the Turk warms up gradually and evenly, and the drink should not boil. If a thick foam appears on the surface, the coffee is ready.
Household appliance manufacturers are constantly improving their products. Now in stores you can buy a quality coffee maker for Turkish coffee.
There are various models of coffee makers in which you can make delicious Turkish coffee. Among them are manual, semi-automatic and automatic devices.
Sand coffee makers
The coffee making process is not automatic. Such a model of a Turkish coffee maker consists of a bowl with a heating element, into which a small layer of sand is poured. It evenly warms up to a certain temperature. Ordinary Turks put in it. You need to constantly monitor the process. Preparing a drinkrequires professionalism. The devices are most often used by coffee shops. These types of coffee makers are expensive.
ElectroTurks
Simple inexpensive devices. They consist of a Turkish glass (metal, ceramic, plastic) and a stand with a built-in heating element. The control buttons can be located on the Turkish handle or on the stand.
The electric Turkish coffee maker is easy to use: pour ground coffee, sugar and water into the container. A glass with ingredients is placed on the heating element. The appliance turns on and the brewing process starts.
Semi-automatic and automatic Turkish coffee makers are available for sale. Automatic devices are more expensive. They can be equipped with additional functions: a timer, illumination during operation of the device, automatic shutdown, a sound signal at the end of the process, a foam rise sensor, etc. The more options, the more expensive the product.
Coffee machines
Fully automated compact devices. They have various useful options. Includes one or two bowls (metal, glass, ceramic).
The most popular are Beko Turkish coffee makers. All devices of this brand have an attractive design. The design has a built-in water tank. At the same time, the machine itself determines the required amount of liquid. Metal bowls with non-stick coating. There is a button on the appliance that reminds you to add sugar,on/off button, end of cooking indicator and no water warning indicator, foam control sensor, auto-off.
Beko coffee machines prepare coffee in a few minutes, the process does not need to be monitored, stirring is not required.
For brewing coffee in any coffee maker use high-quality finely ground coffee (to dust). It is better to buy it in beans and grind it yourself.
Useful Features
Modern household appliances save time. Coffee makers have useful functions: a foam control sensor, a timer, a sound signal about the end of the cooking process, water level control, etc.
The most useful is the auto-off option. The machine will turn itself off when the coffee is ready. Excluded burning and boiling liquid. At the same time, the preparation process takes place according to all the rules of brewing Turkish coffee. It does not boil, the heating is uniform. The device can be left unattended. In the event of a fire or short circuit in the Auto Shut Off Turkish Coffee Maker, the sensor will interrupt the power supply and the appliance will shut itself off.
Before using any device, you must read the instructions and follow all the rules of preparation.
Which is better - an ordinary Turk or a coffee maker?
The process of making Turkish coffee is simple. No special knowledge required:
- The drink is fragrant and tasty. You can add spices to it.
- Does not require large expenditures forpurchase. A simple Turk is inexpensive.
- Dishes are easy to wash. It has a compact size, light weight.
There are several drawbacks to using the Turks: you need to follow the process, otherwise the drink will be spoiled. Only one serving can be made at a time.
Modern Turkish coffee makers are popular with customers:
- It takes 3-5 minutes to cook.
- No need to watch the drink, count the amount of sugar, water and coffee powder. The machine will do everything on its own and notify you of the end of the process with a signal.
- It is possible to cook several servings at a time.
There are some drawbacks: a slight change in the taste of the drink. But when using elite coffee beans, the difference is not very noticeable. High-quality functional devices are expensive. The device must be allocated a place in the kitchen near an electrical outlet. In the event of a breakdown, repair and replacement of components is required.
How to make coffee, everyone decides for himself. Home appliances allow you to speed up and facilitate the process.
