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Greek coffee, the flavor and ritual of tradition

Greek coffee is one of the most loved drinks in Greece, in every season: hot in winter, cold as frappé in summer. What sets it apart is the ritual around it. Greek coffee is meant to be drunk slowly, without haste, over conversation.

There are several ways Greeks take it. The famous Greek frappé is one of the most popular. In a traditional cup, sketos is unsweetened, metrios is lightly sweet, and glykos is very sweet. It all depends on how you like it.

 

How to make traditional Greek coffee

Traditional Greek coffee is brewed in a small pot called a briki. Measure the water by the coffee cup, one cup per serving. Add a heaped teaspoon of finely ground Greek coffee per cup, and sugar if you want it, then stir. Heat it slowly. As it rises to a foam, take it off the heat and pour it, foam and all, into the cup. Wait a minute for the grounds to settle at the bottom before you drink. Those settled grounds are the ones grandmothers read to tell your fortune.

 

Greek coffee brands

Loumidis, the one with the parrot, is the best known Greek coffee brand, roasted since 1918. Alongside it you will find other traditional roasters such as Bravo and Ouzounoglou, each with its own grind and character. All are finely ground for the briki, not for a drip machine.

 

Greek tea

Beside the coffee you will also find Greek mountain tea, chamomile and other herbal infusions, the everyday hot drinks of a Greek home.

 

Frequently asked questions about Greek coffee

What is Greek coffee?

Greek coffee is a very finely ground coffee brewed slowly in a small pot called a briki. It is served unfiltered, with a layer of foam on top and the grounds settling at the bottom of the cup.

How do you make Greek coffee?

Add one cup of water and a heaped teaspoon of Greek coffee per serving to a briki, with sugar to taste. Heat slowly until a foam rises, then pour it into the cup, foam included, and let the grounds settle before drinking.

What is the difference between Greek coffee and Turkish coffee?

They are brewed the same way, in a small pot with very finely ground coffee. The difference is in the roast, the grind and the name each country uses. Greek coffee tends to be a slightly darker roast.

Which Greek coffee brand should I choose?

Loumidis is the most widely known. Bravo and Ouzounoglou are traditional alternatives. Any of them works well, as long as it is ground for a briki rather than a filter machine.

Does Greek coffee have caffeine?

Yes. It is a regular caffeinated coffee. Because it is served in small cups, one serving is smaller than a mug of drip coffee.

How long does delivery take?

Orders are prepared in 2 to 4 working days and then shipped from Greece, with transit time added on top. Coffee and tea travel at room temperature, so there is no cold-chain constraint.