Greek Coffee with Sugar and Cinnamon
National — Mother recipe · en it
A classic Greek coffee, sweet and aromatic with sugar and cinnamon.
⏱️ 10 min prep + 5 min cottura · 1 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200 ml Greek coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 2-3 dried dates (optional)
- 2-3 mint leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water
Method
- Boil water in a pot and add the dates and mint leaves (if using).
- Once boiled, strain the broth through a coffee filter.
- In a coffee maker or a cup, pour in the Greek coffee.
- Add the sugar and cinnamon powder.
- Pour the date and mint broth over the coffee, stirring gently.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serving suggestion: serve with a slice of lemon on top.
The story
Kopiaste is an ancient Greek tradition dating back to the Ottoman era, when coffee was a luxury and served with sugar and cinnamon to mask its bitter taste.
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