Coffee, less is more

[swright81076]

Boiling water on coffee, instant or real, isn't good.

sent from my Jelly Bean'd galaxy nexus.

 

[rik_uk3]

Boiling water on coffee, instant or real, isn't good.

sent from my Jelly Bean'd galaxy nexus.

But its how you make Greek coffee, its an intrinsic part of the process, do you not get that bit? No boil, no froth, no froth no Greek coffee lol

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[Samon]

Hmm.. last time i was in greece I was 12 so I can't comment

But but but.. the man said so! do you ever percolate coffee? why don't you try it for yourself and see if you can taste the difference, might be worth a go

 

[capt.dunc]

you don't put boiling water on coffee in any of the examples, you start with cold water and coffee and bring it to the boil, and if it's old grounds and turning bitter then add a pinch of salt

 

[swright81076]

I have an expensive espresso machine at home which produces a fantastic thick crema (froth) the coffee is nowhere near boiling, in fact the wife puts her cup in the microwave after its made as she drinks it as hot as tea.

sent from my Jelly Bean'd galaxy nexus.

 

[dave53]

so your a gamer then rik lol regards dave

 

[rik_uk3]

so your a gamer then rik lol regards dave

I played before I moved to Cyprus but improved 100% out there, I would play fifty games a day easily. Some of the variations of standard backgammon are good, one starts off with no stones on the board you throw to set up and landing on an opponent does not knock him off, it blocks him.

Happy days, now need to go and boil some Greek coffee

 

[Silverclaws]

If you have tried Turkish, then try Arabic, for they also have a ritual with making the coffee and they mix their brew with cardamom, but no sugar, as the tradition is coffee is normally served with dates and seeing as dates are sweet, there is the sweetener for the bitter coffee. I used to make it myself on an open fire using an old brass dallah, the dallah being designed for fire use, wouldn't fancy carrying one back packing though, but have carried the aluminium moka pot and there is even a camping variant of that thing.

 

[rik_uk3]

I've tried it a few times, its a nice brew. We have Iraqi friends who make very nice Arabic sweet tea which I also enjoy.

 

[Shambling Shaman]

I've taken to drinking http://www.glenlyoncoffee.co.uk/

I use a caffatier but I'm looking to get a coffee percolator.

 

[sandbender]

At home I use a Bialetti, the best coffee maker by far.

 

[grilled bear]

If you have tried Turkish, then try Arabic, for they also have a ritual with making the coffee and they mix their brew with cardamom, but no sugar, as the tradition is coffee is normally served with dates and seeing as dates are sweet, there is the sweetener for the bitter coffee. I used to make it myself on an open fire using an old brass dallah, the dallah being designed for fire use, wouldn't fancy carrying one back packing though, but have carried the aluminium moka pot and there is even a camping variant of that thing.

So whats the deal with the camping moka pot?

 

[sandbender]

So whats the deal with the camping moka pot?

See the link above for an explanation.

 

[rik_uk3]

At home I use a Bialetti, the best coffee maker by far.

They are fantastic value pots, I've got three, all different sizes, the big one 12 cup job was only about a tenner, can't go wrong for that money.

 

[bilmo-p5]

I have one of those 1-cup jobbies - it makes half-a-pint

 

[grilled bear]

See the link above for an explanation.

But thats just a normal moka pot isn't it?

 

[cbr6fs]

If your trying Greek coffee for the first time then a few words of caution.

Make sure there is a toilet nearby.


Should also be said that not only is there a process for making Greek coffee there is also a process for drinking it.
If you drink it like a cuppa tea then you'll be spending more time on the toilet than playing "Ταβλι"

It's very strong and it needs to be consumed over a period of time, not only to help you stomach it, but also to help the ground beans settle to the bottom of the cup.


I've been living here for 13 years now and i still can't stomach the stuff, it's certainly an acquired taste.

 

[sandbender]

"...I've been living here for 13 years now and i still can't stomach the stuff, it's certainly an acquired taste..."

I was hooked from my first day in Greece.

But thats just a normal moka pot isn't it?

Sorry I misunderstood your question.

 

[rik_uk3]

If your trying Greek coffee for the first time then a few words of caution.

Make sure there is a toilet nearby.


Should also be said that not only is there a process for making Greek coffee there is also a process for drinking it.
If you drink it like a cuppa tea then you'll be spending more time on the toilet than playing "Ταβλι"

It's very strong and it needs to be consumed over a period of time, not only to help you stomach it, but also to help the ground beans settle to the bottom of the cup.


I've been living here for 13 years now and i still can't stomach the stuff, it's certainly an acquired taste.

Why need the toilet? I posted a link to a little Greek lady making coffee, its an easy process, ideal for camping really. Very nice with a glass of Five Kings at the end of the night

 

[rik_uk3]

I was hooked from my first day in Greece.




Sorry I misunderstood your question.

There are some good cake and coffee shops in Budapest. We've stayed near the West End centre/Grand Boulevard and spent time eating and drinking great cake and coffee.... really must get out there again.