Turkish Coffee Grinders & Pepper Mills

Why grind your own Turkish coffee?

Ground coffee loses its aroma quickly, and Turkish coffee is the finest grind of all, closer to flour than to espresso. Grinding a few spoonfuls right before brewing gives you a fuller smell and a richer foam. The tall cylindrical hand mill is the traditional Turkish tool for the job, and it doubles as a handsome piece on the counter. Many Turkish families keep one on an open shelf beside the cezve, and an older mill is often handed down as a keepsake.

Which grinder should I choose?

• ACAR 1950 Selahattin hand grinder: our most traditional model, in a tinned finish or antique copper. A good choice if you want a showpiece as well as a daily tool.
• ACAR Toplu Zamak manual coffee grinder: made of zamak, a zinc alloy, in silver tone, antique copper or antique gold. A lighter-priced way to grind at home.
• ACAR Toplu Zamak manual pepper grinder: the matching pepper mill, in silver tone, antique copper and antique gold, so your table can match your coffee corner.

Keep coffee and pepper separate

Use one mill for coffee and another for pepper or spices. Oils and flavours stay in the mechanism, and nobody wants peppery coffee.

Grinding tips

• Grind only what you need: about 7 g, or one heaped teaspoon, per 90 ml cup.
• Set the mill to its finest setting if it has an adjustment; check the product page for how yours works.
• Use fresh, medium-roast beans for a balanced cup.

Care

Brush out the grinding parts with a dry brush and wipe the outside with a soft cloth. Avoid washing the mechanism with water, which can cause rust or clumping.

Short on time? Our Turkish ground coffee is ready to brew. Then choose a Turkish coffee pot and follow How to Make Turkish Coffee in a Cezve.