Time does not stand still, just as new technologies are increasingly penetrating human everyday life. So the usual gas and electric stove has been replaced by an ergonomic and stylish induction stove, which requires some changes in the kitchen's range of cookware. These changes apply not only to pots and pans, but also to smaller utensils, including coffee pots.
What is the difference between an induction coffee pot and a regular one? The discrepancies concern the bottom of the product, which must conduct electromagnetic waves, for which it is equipped with ferromagnetic layers. Now it’s possible to make coffee in your favorite pot made of clay or copper. Let's consider all the aspects and secrets related to choosing the right utensils for daily preparation of a drink at home on a modern stove.
Working principle of an induction cooker
Before selecting cookware, you need to understand the operating principle of this modification of the electric stove. Heating of the cookware occurs through the use of induction - a phenomenon where a magnetic field creates/induces electric currents.
When applied to the stove, the process looks like this:
- Under the panel there is a coil that converts the electric current passing through it into an eddy induction current;
- The eddy current begins to set in motion the electrons of the material of the cookware placed on the stove;
- The accelerated movement of electrons leads to the release of heat - the cookware heats up and the cooking process begins.
Based on the above, it becomes clear that cookware for an induction cooker is a kind of conductor and, therefore, must be made from materials that conduct electricity .
More precisely, its bottom must contain ferromagnetic alloys. The diameter of the bottom must have a certain size, which cannot be less than 70% of the area of the existing burner.
What is an induction adapter for?
If the choice of a suitable cezve still falls on the clay or copper option, then in such a situation a special adapter will help, in the form of a ferromagnetic circle made of several layers of metal, 14-22 mm in diameter with a handle attached to it. When the adapter is placed on the hotplate, the cookware is recognized as suitable for heating. You can place any utensils on top of it, which will cause the Turk to heat up. Therefore, this adapter completely solves the issue of choosing the preferred material of the cezve and the diameter of its bottom.
The nuances of making coffee
In one of the previous articles, we already discussed how to brew coffee in a Turk at home; below we talk about preparing coffee in an induction Turk.
Heating of dishes on such a stove at a power below 4 occurs in pulses . This is not very good for coffee, since the true taste of the drink appears when the temperature gradually rises. Therefore, the cooking process must be special. During cooking, you need to periodically slightly lift the pan. If contact is lost, the stove does not give an impulse and with such actions you can get an even, gradual heating of the Turk. Before the very end, it is best to lift it above the plate at a level of 0.5-1 mm.
To avoid pulsed heating of the Turk, you should not brew the drink on burners with a power lower than 50%. Pulsed heating can be leveled using special adapter disks. In this case, only it is pulsedly heated, while the Turk itself gradually raises the temperature upon contact with the disk.
The cooking principle is as follows:
- pour cold water into the Turk and add coffee and sugar;
- cook at 75-80% power;
- before boiling, lower the power to 50%;
- let simmer for 2 minutes and remove from heat.
If everything is done correctly, the taste of the drink will not differ from the traditionally brewed one.
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How to properly brew Turkish coffee at home on an electric stove: step by step
The process of making Turkish coffee on an electric stove is somewhat more complicated. Modern electric stoves (glass-ceramic, cast-iron burners) operate using an incandescent spiral, which is why they heat up very quickly, so a certain skill is required to obtain the required temperature. There is a technology for making coffee on an electric stove:
- add 1 tsp. coffee (without slide) per 100 ml of water;
- heat the drink to 90 degrees (until a stable foam forms);
- turn off the stove.
Due to poor heat transfer, the coffee will cool smoothly, becoming saturated with taste and aroma. In a similar way, you can brew coffee in a Turk on a glass-ceramic stove.
How to choose a Turk for an induction cooker
You can find information on how to choose a regular coffee pot here.
The induction cooker should recognize the correctness of the cookware. This also applies to the Turks. There are specially designed models that contain ferromagnetic material. Theoretically, such products bear the “induction” sign , indicating that the cookware is intended for an induction cooker. In practice, many manufacturers are slightly disingenuous. Therefore, you need to check yourself whether the cezve is suitable.
Copper, ceramic, and aluminum cookware do not have ferromagnetic properties. Therefore, the Turk for an induction cooker should not be made of these materials. Its bottom must be magnetic in order for the stove to recognize the cezve. To understand whether the dishes have this quality, just take a magnet with you and check whether it will be attracted to its bottom . If yes, then the cookware is suitable for an induction cooker. In this case, the magnet must be strongly attracted. Otherwise, the cooker will not recognize the selected product.
Turkey should be chosen based on the following parameters:
- Size;
- Bottom diameter;
- Type of handle;
Size matters a lot. If the diameter of the bottom is more than 30% smaller than the burner, the burner will not turn on.
Therefore, before purchasing cookware, it is worth measuring the parameters of the burner at home. The most suitable bottom diameter sizes are considered to be from 8 to 12 cm .
The volume of the Turk can be from 0.15 to 0.5 liters. When brewing coffee, the principle “less is more” applies. But cezves of very small volume may not be recognized by the burner due, again, to the inappropriate size of the bottom diameter. Therefore, you should not choose too miniature models, unless, of course, you intend to use an adapter.
The handle should be comfortable and safe. Therefore, you need to focus on long handles located at a certain angle that fit comfortably in your hand. It shouldn't get hot.
What is an induction disc for?
True gourmets claim that real aromatic coffee can only be brewed in a ceramic pot. Clay preserves the natural aroma of the grains. Due to the porous structure of the walls, during the preparation process the drink is saturated with oxygen, which makes it especially tasty. Other hobbyists prefer copper - thanks to the properties of this metal, the copper Turk heats up evenly and quickly. You don’t have to give up these preferences if you purchase an adapter disk.
It is a metal pancake that can be placed on the burner. The stove recognizes it as the correct cookware and starts heating. You can safely install cezves made of any material on this disk. In this case, it is not scary if the dishes have a small bottom diameter. It will be heated evenly by the adapter.
It is important to purchase not just any discs for brewing coffee, but ferromagnetic ones . Poor quality discs can cause the stove to overheat, which leads to premature wear and prevents you from brewing good coffee. Ferromagnetic adapters consist of several layers of steel and a magnetic layer. This design ensures even heating.
Alas, induction Turks have the wrong neck, too wide. Because of this, a foam plug does not form, which prevents the evaporation of the aroma. This is another point why real gourmets prefer to buy an adapter rather than a special Turk.
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Review of cezves for induction hobs
Explore the range of online stores, we have found interesting options that we want to show you.
In the first place of our review is a universal copper cezve for any type of hob. The classic shape of a copper Turk for an induction cooker is produced by the Armenian manufacturer Topteas. A narrow neck, a wide bottom with a diameter of 8 cm, a comfortable long wooden handle - everything is the same as before. But inside the lower part is the same steel plate that provides interaction with induction.
A set of three cezves of different sizes is made of polished stainless steel 18/10. Turk volumes: 180 ml, 240 ml, 300 ml. You can brew coffee with water or milk - stainless steel does not stick and is easy to clean. Can be washed in the dishwasher.
The MAYER & BOCH coffee pot with a volume of 250 ml with a removable handle will appeal to practical people. The handle is comfortable and does not heat up.
The Gemlux cezve with an encapsulated bottom attracts attention with its lid. For classic coffee, a lid is not required, but there are many recipes for preparing the drink. Volume – 500 ml.
A matte steel turk for the Gipfel induction cooker with a volume of 246 ml with a multi-layer bottom is complemented by a non-heating bakelite handle. Easy to care for, durable and practical.
For those who are not after foam, there are coffee makers made of enameled steel. The red enamel Metrot coffee maker with a capacity of 400 ml is suitable for quickly preparing a drink for a group. The surface is smooth and does not absorb odors and coffee oils. You can experiment with recipes. Dishwasher safe.
When preparing coffee on an induction hob, it is important not to rush - the longer the drink is prepared, the tastier and richer it will be. Keep the temperature at minimum.
Manufacturers (brands)
There are not many of them. The most famous of them are Gipfel and Tima, Korkmaz, Erringen. Cezves from unknown manufacturers from China, sold at a low price, turn out to be not induction at all, despite the inscription.
Gipfel attracts with a wide range of models, varying in volume and material of handles. These Turks are made of steel, and their volume varies from 390 to 700 ml. The disadvantage of Turks from this manufacturer is their wide throat.
The Korkmaz Turks have a very comfortable handle with silicone inserts. It doesn't slip in your hand. You can choose very miniature models of 20 ml, there are volumes of 300 and 400 ml. The Erringen Turks also feature a comfortable handle. Tima produces copper cezves for induction hobs, which attracts fans of copper.
The choice of Turks for an induction cooker has its own characteristics. But if you take into account all the nuances, you can prepare real coffee, the aroma of which even the most strict connoisseurs will have no complaints about.
How to properly brew coffee in a Turk on a gas stove: step by step
Owners of a gas stove are very lucky, since it is easy to control the strength of the fire on gas.
To brew coffee in a Turk, you need to use the smallest burner and the lowest heat, otherwise the drink may burn or run off - both of which are extremely unpleasant. It is very difficult to calculate the exact time for preparing coffee on a gas stove, since it depends on many factors: the volume and material of the pot, the amount of water, the presence of aromatic additives in the drink.
How to brew coffee in a Turk using gas? If you have a copper Turk for one serving (100 ml), then the approximate cooking time is 6-7 minutes, and the total cooking time is 10 minutes. Accordingly, as the amount of water increases, the cooking time increases proportionally.
Recipe: how to properly brew coffee in a Turk on a gas stove. On a gas stove, it is better to stick to the classic recipe (at the beginning of the article) for making coffee and focus on the appearance of foam, and not on the time.
