Explore International Coffee Recipes from Around the World
- Discover the unique traditions, rituals, and flavors of coffee from other cultures, and how it is used as a way of bringing people together.
- Learn to make three different coffee recipes from Mexico, Turkey, and Ethiopia.
- Explore diverse cultures and how the spiritual act of roasting, grinding, and brewing coffee can inspire new, flavorful ways to enjoy your morning cup of coffee.
Coffee is a versatile drink that’s enjoyed all over the world and is deeply rooted in many different cultures, traditions, and rituals.
In several other countries, coffee isn’t something that is consumed on the go for an extra caffeine boost to make it through the workday, but rather a cherished, communal activity that is brewed and consumed in a meaningful way. Whether it’s the vessel that the coffee is brewed in, the unique flavors involved, or the rituals and celebrations that it’s enjoyed at, there is so much to learn and explore about international coffee and the traditions surrounding it.
Turkish Coffee: A Tradition in Every Sip
Turkish coffee is traditionally brewed in a vessel called a cezve, which is a long handled, small metal pot that’s placed directly over a flame.
The coffee itself has a deep aromatic flavor profile due to the brewing method, which uses extremely fine ground coffee that is poured into the pot with water and sugar. The key to the brew is that it is slowly simmered and unfiltered which develops a deep, robust flavor and can even be a little bitter which is why sugar is sometimes included. Also, while brewing a froth forms, giving this coffee an espresso-like creaminess and a thick, velvety texture. Oftentimes, cardamom is added for a bright flavor with hints of unique floral notes.
This is one of the oldest coffee preparation methods in the world and is used in social and ceremonial events such as engagements, hospitality, gatherings, and fortune-telling. It’s served in small cups and usually paired with water and a sweet starchy jelly dessert called a Turkish delight or lokum.
Although traditional Turkish coffee is brewed in a cezve, you can achieve similar flavors by brewing in a small saucepan or moka pot.
Turkish Coffee
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp French Kick Coffee Beans whole bean
- 6 oz water
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 pinch cardamom
Instructions
- Grind the coffee beans to an extremely fine consistency (almost powder like).
- Add the coffee grinds, water, sugar, and cardamom to a small saucepan on medium heat, gently stirring once.
- Simmer the coffee until foam starts to form around the edges, but do not allow it to boil.
- Remove from the heat and skim the foam off the top. Return to heat and repeat once more.
- Pour the coffee carefully, leaving as much of the coffee grinds in the pot as you can. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Servings: 8 oz
- Calories: 9
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Mexican Coffee: Café de Olla
Cafe de Olla, or Mexican Spiced Coffee is a delicious aromatic brew that will warm your soul. It originated during the Mexican Revolution in 1910–1920 by women who followed and supported the revolutionary soldiers. They brewed coffee in large clay pots called ollas, added raw cane sugar called piloncillo along with cinnamon to provide warmth, comfort, and energy to soldiers.
Other recipes even include more aromatics like clove, anise, or orange peel. The spices and sugar were thought to be a way of masking the bitterness of cheap, rationed coffee beans and elevating the overall taste.
Although the delicious flavors of Bulletproof coffee do not need to be masked, we definitely still encourage enjoying a nice cup of sweet, spiced coffee and embracing new international coffee recipes.
Café de Olla
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 tbsp Bulletprof Original Whole Bean Coffee
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 1/3 cup piloncillo or substitute dark brown s
- 2 cloves optional
- 1 star anise optional
- 1 orange peel optional
Instructions
- Grind the coffee beans to a coarse consistency.
- In a medium saucepan, add water, cinnamon, sugar, and any other spices of choice and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the coffee grounds, stirring occasionally.
- Simmer for 5-8 minutes and then remove from the heat.
- Let it continue to sit and steep for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Strain the coffee and serve in a clay mug. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Servings: 8 oz
- Calories: 70
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Net Carbs: 18 g
Ethiopian Coffee: A Ritual of Flavor
Ethiopia is known as the birthplace of coffee, dating back possibly earlier than the 15th century. Monks began consuming coffee as a ritual after long hours of prayer and fasting, and it eventually became part of the Ethiopian culture where coffee is almost exclusively enjoyed with company as a social or spiritual gathing. These coffee ceremonies called Bunna, are expressions of welcome and respect when someone enters your home.
Coffee beans are roasted and ground by hand and then brewed in a large clay pot called a jebena. Typically, this is all done in front of guests creating a space open for conversation, bonding, and laughter. The coffee is served in small cups for three rounds along with snacks like popcorn or roasted barley. The slow and deliberate process is meant to encourage people to slow down, connect, and have time to reflect.
Ethiopian Coffee
https://www.bulletproof.com/coffee-articles/international-coffee-recipes-turkish-mexican-ethiopian/
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Bulletproof Original Whole Bean Coffee
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp sugar optional
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Grind the coffee beans to a medium-coarse consistency.
- Add water to a saucepan and allow it to boil.
- Add the coffee grounds and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 8 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let it sit for an additional minute to allow the coffee grounds to settle.
- Carefully pour into small cups and share among friends and family. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Servings: 4 oz
- Calories: 1
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