Is briki coffee stronger than espresso?
Most people find it slightly milder than espresso. Greek coffee is actually very different from espresso. Greek coffee is brewed on a stove with water and special whole-bean roasted Turkish Blend ground coffee, then filtered through a metal strainer into a cup known as a brakkos, or ibrik. Since Greek coffee is a fine grind of coffee and is prepared by boiling, it contains less caffeine than most other blends that are popular in other countries. This type of coffee is also much higher in antioxidants, like cafestol and kahweol, that have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
What is unique about a briki Cafe’s coffee?
Special pot (briki): it is brewed in a small pot called a briki (hence, it’s sometimes referred to as briki coffee). This pot has a long handle and a narrow top. Slow heating: the coffee is heated slowly over low heat, often on a stovetop or over an open flame. Measure out a full coffee cup of water (about 2 1/2 -3 ounces or 75-90 mls) and pour into the briki. If you are making more than one coffee make sure your briki is big enough, you will need space to let the coffee bubble and foam. Add 2 teaspoons of coffee and 2 teaspoons of sugar for every 1 coffee cup and stir.
What is a briki coffee?
A briki is a small, long-handled pot traditionally used in Greek coffee preparation. It is specifically designed to brew Greek coffee, known as ellinikos kafes, by heating finely ground coffee with water and sugar directly over a stovetop. But don’t fret… not having a briki should not prevent you from making Greek coffee; you can use a small pot (if it has a pouring spout…even better). It will still taste delicious.