A traditional Turkish coffee infused with aromatic orange zest, served in the ancient Ottoman style. This recipe honors the 16th-century palace brewing traditions, where citrus oils were prized for their ability to enhance coffee’s natural complexity. The orange zest creates a fragrant foam crown reminiscent of a golden donut ring.
MethodTurkish
Prep time5
Coffee12g
Water120ml
Grind sizeExtra Fine
Water tempRoom temperature
Brewing Instructions
- Prepare the cezve: Add cold water to your cezve (Turkish coffee pot)
- Add sugar: If desired, add sugar and stir to dissolve
- Heat gently: Place on low heat until water begins to warm
- Add coffee: Remove from heat, add finely ground coffee and orange zest
- Mix thoroughly: Stir well to create a smooth paste
- First heating: Return to low heat, stirring constantly until mixture begins to foam
- Build the foam: As foam develops, tilt cezve to concentrate foam on one side
- Second rise: Allow foam to rise again, remove from heat when it threatens to overflow
- Final touch: Add orange blossom water drops
- Serve: Pour into small cups, ensuring each gets equal foam