Cezva is Or the history of coffee brewing equipment

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

The age of technological progress is in the yard, and literally everything is being automated now. Even coffee has long been brewed by coffee machines. Well, or in extreme cases, they use a three-in-one sachet, which, by the way, is not at all like a real drink made from ground coffee beans, either in taste or aroma. However, true gourmets brew coffee themselves. For some, this is a ritual. And for the preparation of this drink, special dishes are used. Cezva is just such a dish. Let's talk about her and more.

What is a cezve?

Actually speaking, a cezve is a traditional vessel in which coffee was originally brewed in a way that Russians call "Turkish". This is when coffee is brewed in sand heated on coals or on fire. The cezva comes from the edge of the desert. And in translation from Arabic, the name of this vessel means literally “hot coal”.

Traditional cezve is being madefrom forged copper, but now modern metal alloys are also used for this. Its appearance is a small ladle with one handle. But the shape of the bucket is unusual. The bottom of the vessel is wide, and the neck is narrow. It seems that something reminds cezve. Is it really a Turk familiar to all of us?

Turka

Is there any difference between the Turks and cezve? There is no difference between them. This is the same vessel. So what's the catch? Why use two words? The fact is that the original name of the Turks is cezva, and we began to call it a Turk because Turkish coffee was brewed in it, this word is more familiar and somewhat more familiar to the Russian language. It is easier to pronounce articulatory. And how to call this little exotic bucket just for you - decide for yourself. Both names are good and acceptable in society.

Sergep

Serjep is the brother of the Turks, or cezves. Just a slightly modified Armenian variety for brewing aromatic coffee. Features in the manufacture of the body of the sergep are such that it is pulled out with a wide part forward and a separately prepared bottom is soldered. But at the neck, the initially obtained “bottom” is cut off. Thus, we understand that this vessel is also conical, like a cezve for coffee. But this vessel has a tiny spout. However, it will be difficult for a non-professional to distinguish him from the Turks. Serjep is made either from copper or cupronickel. The firing process of serjep is complicated.

All these coffee ladles are subjected to repeated exposure to high and low temperatures, and the ornament on themmust be drawn by hand. In addition, the serjep is peeled before being used. This is done so that people do not get poisoned by the poisons contained in the metal from which this saucepan is made.

Dalla

If a cezve is a ladle, then a dalla is rather a teapot. It has both a wide spout and a lid. And this fancy oriental vessel is also used for brewing coffee, in an oriental way. This device is made of copper or brass. Just like in Turkish, coffee in Dalle is traditionally brewed in hot sand. This is generally the most familiar way of preparing a wonderful drink for Muslim countries. To brew coffee with dalla, a coffee powder called finely ground coffee is used. It is similar in structure almost to dust. This vessel was invented by the Bedouins who migrated to the African continent. Initially, the dalla was a jug, and over time, it decreased in size and acquired its current shape. And now, except for brewing coffee, this jug is no longer used for anything. In today's world, dalla is used by residents of Saudi Arabia and Syria.

Ibrik

If you see a jug with round sides, a long neck and spout, a small handle and a lid, this is an ibrik.

But a cezve is a descendant of an Ibrik, and not vice versa. In ancient times, coffee was prepared in these vessels. They are even found during archaeological excavations and exhibited in museums as part of the cultural and historical heritage of mankind. The age of such finds is measured in hundreds of years - 600-700. Sometimes scientists find unique vessels up to 100 liters! But it is the small ibriki that are used exclusively for brewing coffee beans. There is an opinion that the beans began to grind precisely thanks to such small dishes, since their spouts were clogged, and the ground coffee flowed out calmly.

Ibrik got its name from the Persians. Translated from Persian, the word is translated as "water" and "pour". Ibrik was used not only for brewing coffee, but also for storing wine and water. Practical, isn't it?

In ancient times, ibriki were made from fired clay or metal, depending on the financial condition of the owner. Muslim and Ethiopian ibriks differ in patterns. On Muslim jugs you will not find images of people and animals, since religion forbids this. But the Ethiopians, among whom there are many Christians, do not skimp on decorating their ibriks with similar images. By the way, the patterns on their sides are applied in two ways: chasing or painting.

Now you can talk with the confidence of a connoisseur about the difference of all these vessels for making coffee, you will never make a mistake and you will shine in the company. Enjoy the ritual of brewing and drinking this wonderful aromatic drink!