Ceramic Turks: description and use

Connoisseurs of tasty and aromatic drink called "coffee" know exactly what is best to cook it in the Turk. The quality of the cezvea has a direct influence on the taste of this invigorating drink. Turk can be made from a variety of materials. In this article we will consider the features of ceramic Turks, its pros and cons, the subtleties of use, as well as the nuances of maintenance and storage.

Initially, it is necessary to determine the terms, since both ceramic and clay pots are found on sale, and pottery is also a kind of clay. Let us consider in more detail why the Turks for coffee, made from the same material, have various names.

Clay jazz is made from baked, but not glazed clay. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that it perfectly absorbs odors and oil particles of coffee. With the next brew, the new and already acquired flavors are mixed. This feature is appreciated by many connoisseurs of coffee. The “age” of the Turks has a direct impact on its value.

For those who love the pure, without any additives taste of coffee, and also prefers different varieties, it is ideal ceramic jazz. Ceramics do not retain odors from previous preparations. It is great for preparing coffee with a special aroma. A distinctive feature of ceramic Turks is that it allows you to prepare a drink of excellent quality. Due to the wide bottom and thick walls, it heats the drink evenly, which contributes to the disclosure of exquisite aroma and amazing taste.

Ceramic pots can be both industrialized and handmade. Manufacturers must give a guarantee on their product. Handmade Turk may have less durability, but every buyer will definitely like its attractive appearance.

Ceramic sticks have several advantages.

• Quite a long heat. The ceramic pot heats up for a long time, as a result, the coffee drink retains heat longer. If you remove the Turk from the fire, the heating of the coffee continues for some time. As a result, this coffee is similar to the one prepared on the sand.
• Ease of care. Turk ceramics is quite easy to wash, it does not need additional cleaning tools. Do not be afraid to damage the inner walls of the dish.
• Environmental friendliness. Coffee made in ceramic cezve is environmentally friendly, as ceramics do not interact with the environment and do not create harmful compounds.
• Refined taste. Coffee made in ceramic turkish is characterized by pure taste. Ceramics do not absorb foreign odors and oil particles.

However, ceramic pottery has some drawbacks.

• Cost If you compare products from ceramics with models from copper, then the first ones will be more expensive. Their price begins on average from 1300 rubles.
• Fragility. The peculiarity of ceramic tableware is that it is quite easy to break. It does not withstand shocks, a sharp change in temperature conditions. After making coffee, do not immediately wash the Turk, you must wait until it is completely dry.

Quite often, buyers choose between ceramic and copper Turks. To decide which option is best for you, you should pay attention to the main differences.

• Thermal conductivity. Copper cezves usually heat up quickly and cool down just as quickly, and ceramic models cannot boast of such a feature. If you buy a product for making coffee in the sand, then only models made of copper will do.
• Copperware absorbs a variety of odors better.therefore, the drink is becoming richer with each preparation. Many coffee connoisseurs simply rinse the Turk, without thorough washing. Since ceramics are covered with glaze, it does not absorb odors. If this quality is important to you, then you should get a Turk made of copper or unbaked clay.
• At the cost of ceramics are more expensivethan copper models. On average, the price differs by 40-50%, although all 100% are possible.
• Reliability when choosing a cezve is very important. So, if your dishes often fall out of your hands, it is better to purchase a copper version, since ceramics will definitely break on impact.

As known, porcelain is one of the varieties of ceramics. It is obtained through a combination of fine clay with various compounds of the inorganic type, then this mixture can be roasted at rather high temperatures. Porcelain Turk has an attractive appearance, natural origin, is not afraid of high temperatures, and, thanks to uniform heating, allows you to fully reveal the aroma of coffee.

To make delicious and delicious coffee, You can apply the following recipe:

1. first you should take the coffee beans and grind them;
2. take clean cold water, it can be either from a bottle or purified using a filter;
3. put an empty Turk on the tile, and the fire should be small for it to warm up slowly;
4. pour the grains into the container, if desired, you can add various spices, sugar;
5. pour the water;
6. take a spoon with a long handle and mix everything thoroughly;
7. when the foam gets a dark shade, and bubbles are formed, the container should be removed from the heat;
8. when a foam appears, the Turk should be immediately removed from the fire, and this procedure can be performed several times after the bubbles have settled;
9. to fully reveal the aroma of coffee, you should regularly stir the drink during its preparation on the fire.

Quite often, buyers of ceramic cezve are afraid to use it on an open fire, including on a gas stove. It is worthwhile to consider in more detail the use of ceramics on the gas stove.

• Ceramic jazz is quite suitable for a gas stove, since such containers are intended primarily for use on conventional gas stoves. Do not be afraid of damage, because the container will not crack or burst. Each ceramics Turk undergoes a roasting stage during which she succumbs to very high temperatures, so the gas burner is not terrible for her.
• Ceramic jazz requires proper use. It should stand smoothly and steadily. It is necessary to adhere to this rule: the bottom of the Turks should be twice the diameter of the burner.
• If the stove does not have the required diameter of the burner, then it is necessary to choose a simpler way - use a metal divider. With it, you can put the Turk correctly, as well as ensure uniform heating of the tank.
• If you want to preserve the attractive appearance of the Turks, the divider is simply irreplaceable, because it allows you to limit the height of the fire, so that the sides of the Turks will never be smoked. This should be taken into account if your jazz is decorated with stucco or embossed drawings, because the bulges are most affected by soot.

If you want to make coffee on an induction stove, you must necessarily use a special adapter. It is presented in the form of a thick steel disc. The adapter will be the conductor between the burner and the turk. For a slab with a glass-ceramic surface, there is no need to use an adapter, the pots can be put on the stove and so. If we consider an electric stove with discs of metal, then the adapter is not needed. But the options, where the burner is presented in the form of a spiral, need a divider to ensure uniform heating.

Today cezve ceramics are in great demand. They are represented by a wide range. The models from the Brazilian company Ceraflame, which has existed for over 60 years, are in great demand. The manufacturer gives all models a guarantee of 10 years, which indicates the high quality and durability of products. Turks from Turkey and Russia are also on sale.

When choosing the Turks should pay attention that the conical shape - this is the best option. The bottom should be wider than the neck - the bigger the difference, the tastier the coffee will turn out.

When choosing cezve ceramics should adhere to the following tips.

• The size of the Turks must be selected depending on how much coffee you plan to cook in it. You should not buy the model “with a reserve”, because the less jazz, the tastier coffee is obtained.
• The handle of the Turks should not conduct heat. Usually it is made of clay or wood, but metal handles should be immediately discarded because they heat up very quickly. It is not always convenient to take the tack, but during this time the coffee can already “run away”.
• The choice of color performance depends on personal preferences. Black ceramics look stylish, colored models will decorate the kitchen in a modern style, but the painted Turk will perfectly fit into the interior design in the Oriental style or country.

Ceramics is quite simple in care, it does not need special detergents. It is enough to wash a ceramic pot with warm water with a small amount of ordinary detergent, and then dry it. It is forbidden to use hard mechanical devices or strong abrasives. It is better to abandon the active acids to clean its surface.

If you want to use a dishwasher for washing ceramic cezve, then there is no categorical prohibition. It is possible to wash the pottery in it, but it is necessary to carefully read the recommendations from the manufacturer, since he could use special technologies in the manufacture of the Turks. In this case, the use of dishwasher may be prohibited.

To learn how to brew coffee in a ceramic Turk, see the video below.