Cezve facts for kids
A cezve is a special small pot with a long handle. It has a pouring lip and is used to make Turkish coffee. Traditionally, cezves were made from materials like brass or copper. Sometimes, they were even made from silver or gold! Today, you can also find them made from stainless steel, aluminum, or ceramic.
What is a Cezve?
A cezve is designed just for making Turkish coffee. It's a small pot that helps brew the coffee perfectly.
Where Does the Name Come From?
The word cezve comes from the Turkish language. It was borrowed from an Arabic word, jadhwa, which means "ember." This might be because the coffee is often brewed over heat, like embers.
The cezve is also known as an ibrik in some places. This word also comes from Turkish, which got it from Arabic. The original meaning of ibrik is related to pouring water.
Different Kinds of Cezves
In many countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, and Serbia, a cezve is known as a long-necked coffee pot. However, in Turkey, the word ibrik doesn't mean a coffee pot. Instead, it means a pitcher or a jug for pouring liquids. So, the same word can mean different things depending on where you are!
Gallery
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Copper cezve with Turkish coffee pouring out.
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Tools to prepare Turkish coffee (handmade from Crete). A cezve is at the bottom.
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Turkish coffee set containing a cup of coffee, a cezve and a sugar bowl.
See also
In Spanish: Cazo cafetero para niños
