How to Make Greek Coffee

Let the foam rise in the briki

Photo © Jim Stanfield

Turn on the heat (medium low), stir the coffee until it dissolves, and don't stir again. Heat slowly. Foam will start to rise in the briki before it boils.

Note: This foam is called kaïmaki (καϊμάκι, pronounced kaee-MAH-kee) and the richer the foam, the better Greeks like it.

• Start with the briki (the pot)
• Add coffee and sugar (if desired)
• Let the foam rise in the briki
• Share the foam
• Serve and sip