Coffee Turkish Style

Directions

1. 1
   Place coffee, water, and sugar (if desired) into a 4-cup jezve[a long handled coffee pot].
2. 2
   Brew over very low heat, stirring occasionally, until the froth on the surface begins to rise.
3. 3
   Do not boil.
4. 4
   Pour a small amount of froth into demitasse cups.
5. 5
   Return the pot to the heat until the coffee just begins to boil.
6. 6
   Remove from the heat immediately, and pour the remaining coffee into the demitasse cups.
7. 7
   Do not drink the residue at the bottom of the cup.
8. 8
   For a special flavor, several cardamom seeds may be added to the pot while the coffee is brewing.