Greek Coffee

Jun 19, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Greek Coffee in a ceramic mug on an oak bar

Greek coffee is a strong, finely ground coffee sweetened to taste and brewed in a briki, served hot with a thick foam.

Prep 5 min

Cook 5 min

Total 10 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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3.0 fl oz (90.0 ml)cold water
7.0 g (7.0 g)extra-fine Greek coffee
1.0 tsp (4.0 g)granulated sugar

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Instructions

Add cold water, extra-fine Greek coffee, and sugar to a small cezve or briki (traditional Greek coffee pot).
Place the cezve on low heat and slowly bring to a near boil, allowing foam to form but not letting it boil over.
Remove from heat just before it starts boiling, pour some foam into a small coffee cup, then fill the cup with the rest of the coffee.
Serve immediately without stirring.

Tips

Use a small cezve or briki pot to achieve the authentic thick foam and rich flavor. Adjust sugar quantity before brewing to get desired sweetness.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make greek coffee?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make greek coffee ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and rewarm gently on the stove; don't let it boil.

Greek coffee is a strong, finely ground coffee sweetened to taste and brewed in a briki, served hot with a thick foam.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

16 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

4.0g Carbs

0.0g Protein

4.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~16 cal · 0g fat · 4g carbs · 0g protein · 4g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 16 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 3 min·0.2 mi·~350 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 2 min·0.1 mi·~200 steps
Moderate cycling 2 min·0.4 mi
Swimming laps 2 min
Jogging 2 min·0.2 mi·~300 steps
Stair climbing 1 min·~100 steps
Dancing 3 min
Bodyweight circuit training 2 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 4 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.