Turkish Coffee Pots & Makers

Cezve, ibrik or machine: which Turkish coffee pot is right for you?

Stainless steel cezves

Stainless steel is easy to clean and never needs polishing. The Özlife Huma 3-piece set comes with a stand, and the Özlife Lisa 4-piece set has Bakelite handles, so you have a small pot for one cup and larger pots for guests. The Özlife Ceylin comes in 600 ml and 1000 ml, sizes that also work for warming milk or water.

Traditional pots

ACAR pots with wooden handles in No. 4 and No. 5, the Erzincan 4-piece set and a 200 ml pot give you the classic look, and they heat quickly and evenly. You'll find them, along with copper teapots, in copper teapots and coffee pots.

Electric Turkish coffee makers

The Arzum OKKA MINIO (black and gold, 4-cup) and the Arzum OKKA Automatic (black and silver) are both rated 120V for Canadian outlets. They are a good fit if you drink Turkish coffee every day and want the same result each time.

What size cezve do I need?

Plan on about one 90 ml cup per person, plus room at the top for the foam to rise. A 200 ml pot makes about two cups. Numbered pots go up in size as the number goes up, so a No. 5 is larger than a No. 4; check each product page for exact capacity.

Brewing tips

• Start with cold water, measured with the cup you'll serve in.
• Use one heaped teaspoon (about 7 g) of coffee per cup, plus sugar if you like.
• Stir once, then heat slowly on low. Take the pot off just before it boils, when the foam rises.
• Spoon a little foam into each cup first, then pour the rest.

Freshly ground coffee makes a difference: pair your pot with Turkish ground coffee or a Turkish coffee grinder. For the full method, read How to Make Turkish Coffee in a Cezve.