Electric Turks: description and subtleties of choice

Electric Turbo is an improved version of the traditional Turks and is well known to true connoisseurs of coffee drink. Despite the appearance of modern high-tech coffee machines, a real Turkish drink can be made exclusively with the help of the Turks, so many of its fans prefer to use this method of preparation.

As mentioned above, the electric turk is designed for brewing coffee in Turkish, which cannot be done using drip or rozhkov type coffee machines. Structurally, the device is quite simple and consists of a housing and a heating element.

The volume of the working capacity is usually 200-500 ml, and stainless steel, plastic or ceramics are used as the material for manufacturing. but there are also quite voluminous models capable of preparing up to 1.5 liters of coffee at a time. According to its shape, the reservoir of the electrical appliance is similar to the form of an ordinary Turks and is a vessel with a wide base and a narrowed neck.

The narrow neck allows you to easily control the foam and significantly reduces the evaporation area of ​​the liquid when boiling during the preparation of the drink. The heating element is located under the bottom of the case and is separated from the tank with a reliable waterproof gasket.

The power of electric heaters can reach 1000 W, which allows you to make coffee literally in 1-2 minutes.

The fact is that Turkish coffee is not recommended to bring to a full boil, and independently track and catch the edge of boiling can be quite problematic.

For this purpose, the Turkish coffee maker with auto-shutdown was developed, which, at the right moment without any help, will stop heating the preparing drink.

The principle of operation of electric wheels is similar to the principle of operation of an electric kettle.in which the heater element located at the bottom of the tank heats the liquid inside the device and brings it to the boiling point.

Then a device that does not have an automatic shutdown is turned off by a person, and the automatic samples are turned off by themselves. In addition to automation, many modern items are equipped with folding handles., liquid level indicators, temperature sensors and touch control panels.

Until recently, electric Turks were somewhat inferior in their popularity to modern automated coffee machines.

However, recent trends in the household appliance market show a growing demand for these inexpensive and easy-to-use appliances, due to a number of indisputable advantages of these models.

• Electric Turks are very easy to use. It is enough for a person to pour water into the tank, pour ground coffee and press the “Start” button.
• High cooking speed gives you the opportunity to spend on cooking no more than 2 minutes.
• Presence in some models of the option of electrical disconnection guarantees timely shutdown of the heating element and eliminates the need to eliminate the consequences of "run away" coffee.
• Universal design allows you to place the Turk in the kitchens of any style - from classic to super modern interior.
• Folding handle allows you to take the device on a trip and facilitates its storage.
• In comparison with coffee machines, an electric motor is very inexpensive.that provides the device even greater consumer availability. Moreover, the Turks do not consume too much electricity, which significantly saves the budget.
• Due to the simple design and the absence of complex elements, repair electrocuts can be performed at any service center.

Like any other household appliance, there are electrostrokes and their own drawbacks. These include need for careful care behind the inner surface of the tank, which is complicated by its narrowed throat. It interferes with free access inside for removal of a coffee raid and a scum.

Among the minuses can be noted the need for the constant presence of a person and his control over the coffee brewing process in models not equipped with automatic shutdown. Otherwise, the drink simply “runs away” and blurs the surface on which the Turk is located.

Moreover, experts believe that even models with automatic shutdown boil coffee a little, which leads to a decrease in foaming and a partial loss of flavor.

The modern home appliance market offers a large variety of electric Turkish models. Below are samples, the mention of which is most often found on the Internet.

• Model Gorenje TCM 300W White color is equipped with rubber feet, making the device very stable and safe. The body of the product is made of stainless steel and has a volume of 300 ml. At one time in such a Turk you can make up to 4 cups of coffee, which is enough for the needs of a family or a small company.

In addition to making coffee, the model can be used as an electric mini kettle. The power of the heating element is 800 W, which allows you to spend on the preparation of the drink no more than 2 minutes. The water tank is able to rotate freely around its axis by 360 degrees., which prevents twisting the wire and increases the safety of using the device.

The model is equipped with an option to automatically disable in case water is out of the tank. The product is available in dimensions of 26x18x14.5 cm, has a cord with a length of 1 m and weighs 0.7 kg. The price of the Turks is 1999 rubles (2019).

• Model Sinbo SCM-2928 It is a 1000 W device with a volume of 400 ml. The "Start" button is equipped with an LED indicator and is located on the ergonomic handle. The spout has a thoughtful shape that does not allow liquid to spill when poured into cups.

The product is equipped with overheating protection. and has an automatic shutdown function when there is insufficient water in the tank. The body and the handle are made in the colors of coffee and milk, which is very harmoniously combined with the prepared beverage. The model is equipped with a cord with a length of 1.1 m, and its cost is 900 rubles (2019).

• Multifunctional Electric Turk TimeCup CM-620 It is a high-tech device with an automatic shutdown function.

The model is equipped convenient display that displays the temperature of the liquid, a time sensor, a foam lift sensor, a touch keyboard, a timer, a power-on indication, a thermostat, and a cord compartment. Using this Turks makes the process of making coffee fully automated.

Immediately after turning on the “Start” button, the heating element begins to work at full capacity, and after raising the foam above a certain level, it instantly turns off. This cycle is repeated 4 times - exactly as long as the fire should be turned on and off during manual cooking.

At the end of cooking, the appliance beepsinviting the owner for a cup of coffee. It is such a miracle of technology 7800 rubles (2019).

When choosing electrocats It is necessary to take into account a number of significant points that directly or indirectly affect the usability of the device.

• Should determine the volume of the tank, which is calculated according to the estimated number of people. So, for a family of 2-3 people, 250-300 ml will be enough, while for a large team the volume of a cezve should be at least a liter.
• The next selection criterion is the power of the heating element.. If in the morning there is a catastrophic lack of time and you want to make a drink as quickly as possible, then it is wiser to opt for appliances with a maximum power of 1000 watts. The energy consumption of this model will be slightly higher than that of its low-power counterparts, but it will also spend much less time on preparing one serving of the drink.
• If Turk is chosen for a true gourmet, in this case it is better to opt for low-power devices. The drink in such models is brewed much longer, due to which it manages to acquire a unique aroma and is obtained as close as possible to real Turkish coffee brewed over a slow open fire.
• An important factor is the material of manufacture of the handle. and it will be better if it is a tree. Wooden handles look pretty solid and have high performance. They are durable, do not heat up from the metal tank, differ in the increased durability and wear resistance.
• Attention should also be paid to the material used to make the case and the thickness of the walls. So, ceramic and metal models are more preferable from the point of view of environmental friendliness and thermal stability than plastic ones. As for the walls of the tank, the greater their thickness, the more evenly the fluid inside will warm up, and the more fragrant and real it will be coffee.
• If finances allow, it is better to purchase a device with an automatic shutdown function, which will eliminate the need to stand above the Turk in anticipation of the readiness of the drink.

Brewing coffee in an electric boat is easier than using a gas or electric stove. To do this, just pour water up to a certain point in the tank and pour out ground coffee.

Next, you need to press the “Start” or “Start” button and wait for the drink to boil, and when you equip the device with the auto-off function, you can safely go about your business.

If the device cannot turn itself off and control the temperature of the drink, then The “Start” button must be turned off manually, and this should be done as soon as the foam starts to rise.

From the general recommendations for the operation of electric Turks can be distinguished the following:

• It is advisable to take only fried ground grain;
• Do not fill the Turk with water by half, as in this case, the narrowed shape of the tank will not work to preserve the aroma, and the coffee will be tasteless
• it is advisable to use only filtered water: this will prevent the formation of scale and prolong the life of the device.

In general, consumers speak positively about electric Turks and use them with pleasure.

Attention is paid to the miniature size of the unit and the ability to quickly prepare a drink. Also marked low cost and cost most household models.

However, the true lovers of Turkish coffee, who use it for years, immediately feel the difference between a drink prepared in the traditional way over low heat and coffee brewed in an electric Turk. And on the contrary, people who do not particularly understand and appreciate the delicate fragrance are quite pleased with the acquisition and do not regret the money spent on it.

As for the technical side of the issue, most users point out high reliability of the appliance and its durability.

Most often, the thermal relay goes out of order, the fastenings of the handle break loose, and regardless of whether it is removable or folding, the heating elements burn out. However, these failures are common to most water heaters, and the electric Turk is no exception.

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