Whats the difference between Turkish coffee, espresso, and Thai coffee?
Coffee drinks come in all shapes and sizes, and you’ve identified three interesting choices. We found recipes for all three. Turkish coffee originated in the Middle East in the Middle Ages. The coffee is very finely ground (finer than espresso), and is brewed in little pots called ibriks or cezves. You can buy these pots at Middle Eastern grocery stores or on the Web. Turkish coffee is often spiced with cardamom, chicory, or coriander. Depending on where it’s served, it may also be called Greek, Arabic, or Middle Eastern coffee. Espresso comes from the Italian phrase “caffe espresso,” or “pressed out coffee.” It is coffee brewed by forcing steam through finely ground, dark-roasted coffee beans. Espresso is very strong, and is usually drunk in a few gulps, sometimes with a twist of lemon peel. However, with the
