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Turkish coffee – better by hand or with the machine?
15.9.2023
Translation: Eva Francis
Video: Valentina Sproge-Werndli
In Turkey, coffee is made by mixing the grounds directly with water. This requires either a special pot or a machine such as the one by Arzum. But is the machine as good as the traditional method?
«Sure, I’m in!» writes Osman Erdogan in response to my suggestion to make Turkish coffee together. As Leader Trade, he’s responsible for Galaxus and Digitec’s own brands. As a Turk and coffee lover, he’s the perfect expert for my Turkish coffee test.
The Arzum Okka Rich Spin promises to make authentic Turkish coffee in no time. How? Pour water, coffee and sugar into a small pot, press a button, wait a few minutes, and your coffee is ready. A magnetic frother on the underside of the pot foams up the coffee.
In principle, Osman does nothing else – but his pot is called «Cezve» and it’s heated on a cooker. And there’s strictly no stirring allowed!
So how did the two methods of making coffee compare? Check out the header video to find out. For English subtitles, click the gear icon, «Subtitles/CC» and «Auto-translate». If you don’t want to watch the video, here’s the summary: the machine coffee isn’t as good as Osman’s handmade coffee.
Simon Balissat
Teamleader Editorial
Simon.Balissat@digitecgalaxus.chWhen I flew the family nest over 15 years ago, I suddenly had to cook for myself. But it wasn’t long until this necessity became a virtue. Today, rattling those pots and pans is a fundamental part of my life. I’m a true foodie and devour everything from junk food to star-awarded cuisine. Literally. I eat way too fast.
