It's an art of how to taste coffee like the Greeks.

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Tasting Greek coffee is a very artistic thing. Coffee culture is an important part of Mediterranean culture. If you have never had Greek coffee before, now we will lead you into this mysterious world.

History of Greek Coffee

The history of Greek coffee dates back to 1475, when a Greek opened a Kiva Han cafe in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul). After the opening of Kiva Han, various cafes sprang up like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. Until now, the cafe has become a favorite gathering place for Greeks. In the Kafenio Greek Cafe, people can chat, play chess and enjoy the company of friends, the most indispensable of which is a cup of Ellinikokafe (Greek coffee).

Greek coffee terminology

According to the sweetness, Greek coffee can be divided into the following categories:

Sketos (Sugar-free Coffee): this coffee is unsweetened and usually bitter. The best time to drink this kind of coffee is in the morning. It can energize you to start the day.

Metrios (moderate sweetness): add a spoonful of sugar, which is the most popular sweetness in Greece. It's not too bitter and it's not too sweet.

Glikos (sweet coffee): add two spoonfuls of sugar, which is sweeter than Metrios coffee.

Variglikos (extra sweet coffee): this is the first choice for people who love sweet coffee. This coffee is usually served with three spoonfuls of sugar.

Greek coffee is usually served with little milk or cream and is similar to espresso. Usually sit down quietly when drinking Greek coffee, because the key to enjoying Greek coffee is to relax.

How to make Greek coffee

If you want to make your own cup of Greek coffee, you must first prepare a small gas stove or picnic stove and a briki coffee pot. First fill the Briki coffee pot with water, then add the sugar. In essence, there is no rule for making Greek coffee, but usually a spoonful of coffee is accompanied by a spoonful of sugar. After adding the sugar, then add the coffee powder. You can use Greek coffee, Arabian coffee or Turkish coffee. The next thing you need to do is turn on the fire and cook slowly.

Once the surface of the coffee begins to boil and the foam forms, the coffee pot can be removed from the fire, left until the foam disappears, and then boiled on the fire. The fire can be turned off when the bubble appears again, which is called "kaimaki", which is also a sign that the coffee is ready.

The article is from: Xinmin Evening News Digital News, Wu Jiali Cai Ling

Photo Source: Ekathimerini