There are many ways to prepare coffee, depending on its type, and each type has its own method that gives it a distinctive taste. Here are some of the most famous ways to prepare coffee:
Arabic coffee:
Arabic coffee is one of the most famous and widespread types of coffee in the Arab region. To prepare it, we need:
- 3 cups of water.
- 3 tablespoons of coarse Arabic coffee.
- 3 cardamom pods, as desired.
The method is:
- Put the water in a coffee pot on the stove.
- Add the coffee to the water and let it boil for 10 minutes.
- Grind the cardamom pods and add them with saffron to the coffee.
- Let the mixture boil for 2-3 minutes, then strain the coffee into a heat-resistant jug and serve.
Turkish coffee:
As for hot Turkish coffee, it is distinguished by its concentration and unique consistency, and it requires:
- A heaping tablespoon of ground coffee.
- A cup of cold filtered water.
- Sugar to taste.
Preparation method:
- We put water in the coffee kettle.
- Add coffee and sugar, and stir well.
- Leave the ingredients on medium heat for 3-4 minutes until boiling.
- We take a teaspoon of coffee foam and put it in the cup.
- Let the mixture boil again, then fill the cup with half the quantity.
- Pour the rest of the coffee back into the cup and serve.
Cold coffee:
Coffee is not limited to hot types only, but it can also be prepared cold. To prepare cold coffee, we need:
- 170 grams of coarsely ground coffee beans.
- A cup and a quarter of cold water.
- Sugar and milk as desired.
Method:
- Put the ground coffee and water in a bowl and mix well.
- Leave the mixture at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
- Next, strain the coffee using a metal strainer lined with a coffee filter to remove the sediment.
- Place the coffee in the refrigerator to cool completely.
- Then we add ice, sugar and cold milk to the coffee, and serve it refreshing.
espresso coffee
Espresso is one of the most popular types of coffee. It is prepared by spraying boiling water under high pressure through well-ground coffee beans, then pouring it into a small cup and serving it.
There is also a type called Café Americano, which is prepared by adding hot water to a shot of espresso. The most common type of coffee in the world is cappuccino, which is made up of 3 layers: the first is a shot of espresso, then a little milk, and finally a layer of foamed milk.
White and black coffee
There is a type known as “white coffee,” which is prepared by pouring pasteurized milk, i.e. not frothed, from the bottom of the pitcher over a shot of espresso, preferably with a thick milk, while black coffee is made by pouring hot water into a cup, then pouring two drops of espresso into the water, while the coffee filter is made by soaking ground coffee beans in hot or cold water, then filtering them and leaving them in a liquid form, then adding sugar or milk as desired.
Dalgona coffee
Dalgona coffee is prepared by mixing instant coffee, sugar and hot water into a creamy froth and adding it to either hot or cold milk.
French coffee
It is one of the simplest methods of preparation. It involves soaking the coffee in boiling water, stirring it well, then putting it in the cup and serving it.
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