Copper Turkish Coffee Pots

The pot that meets Turkish coffee on the hob is called a Turkish coffee pot, and the copper Turkish coffee pot is its traditional form. The range covers capacities from about 90 ml upwards and body thicknesses from 0.50 mm to 1.25 mm. The Sultan, Kervan, Külhan, Elit Külhan, Eylül, Moda series and the Milk Pot come as single pieces and as sets of 3 and 5. The buyer’s guide for cafés and retailers is on copper Turkish coffee pot — Turkish coffee pot.

Choosing a Turkish coffee pot by the number of cups

The first question is how many cups of coffee you make at once. A Turkish coffee pot is never filled to the brim: a finger’s width is left at the top so the foam can rise. That is why “how many cups” is more useful than millilitres. In the Sultan series, number, cups and capacity line up like this:

Numbering is not the same in every series, so the cup count in the product name is the safest guide. In the light gauge Kervan bodies the number equals the cups: No. 1 makes one cup, No. 4 four cups. In the heavy gauge Kervan bodies, No. 1 makes two cups. In the Külhan series, No. 2 makes four cups and No. 3 seven. Two to four cups is the most common home size; five to seven cups suits a table with guests. If you cannot decide, the sets of 3 (Nos. 1–3) and the sets of 5 cover both needs at once.

How coffee is made in a copper Turkish coffee pot

Coffee starts with cold water. Measure the water by the cup into the Turkish coffee pot, add one heaped teaspoon of coffee per person and sugar to taste, and stir out any lumps before the pot goes on the heat. Keep the flame low: the coffee should warm slowly so it does not turn bitter.

A thin layer of foam forms first, then the coffee starts to rise at the edges. At that point take the Turkish coffee pot off the heat, spoon the foam into the cups, return the pot to the heat briefly and pour the rest. Copper helps twice here: it spreads heat evenly across the base, so the coffee does not catch on one side and stay raw on the other, and it lets go of heat quickly when lifted, so a boil-over is easier to prevent.

How to tell a genuine copper Turkish coffee pot

Copper is not magnetic; if a magnet sticks to the body, the body is not copper. Weight is the second sign: a copper Turkish coffee pot is heavier than an aluminium one of the same size. The third is the inside: the surface that touches the coffee is tinned and has the pale grey-white colour of tin.

What shapes the quotation for Turkish coffee pots

Four things set the cost of a Turkish coffee pot: cup capacity, sheet thickness, production technique and handle material. A larger body uses more copper. Machine-hammered and smooth bodies take less working time than engraved ones. Wooden and brass handles are costed differently. Quotations are prepared per order from your list of series, sizes and quantities, and the lead time is agreed for that order.

First use of a new copper Turkish coffee pot

Wash the Turkish coffee pot in warm water with a soft sponge and dry it straight away. Then boil a little water in it once and pour it away. Before the first coffee, check that the tin lining inside is intact.

Thickness, handle and finish

Light gauge Turkish coffee pots (around 0.50–0.70 mm) heat fast and are light in the hand; they suit someone making a single morning coffee. Heavy gauge bodies (around 0.80–1.25 mm) hold heat more evenly and last longer in kitchens where coffee is made several times in a row.

The handle decides comfort. A wooden handle stays cool on the hob and can be held directly. A brass handle gives the classic look but, being metal, it warms up; on a Turkish coffee pot that stays on the heat for a while, hold it with a cloth. The Sultan series offers the same body with either a wooden or a brass handle. Finishes include polished copper, brushed matt and fully tinned; the Külhan series is also engraved or punch-decorated on the body.

Tin, cleaning and hob compatibility

The inside of the Turkish coffee pot is tinned. Coffee is acidic, so this layer matters, and it thins with use; with daily use it is usually renewed every one to two years. When reddish copper shows through the tin, the Turkish coffee pot is due for re-tinning. A Turkish coffee pot does not go in the dishwasher: rinse it in warm water and dry it after each use, and never leave coffee grounds standing in it. Lemon and salt clear darkening on the outside. Copper does not heat on an induction hob unless an interface disc is used; Turkish coffee pots are made for gas and electric hobs.

Hammering a Turkish coffee pot in Kahramanmaraş

The Turkish coffee pot is one of the shapes repeated most often in the workshop. It is small, so there is little room for error: the cone that narrows towards the base and the pouring angle of the lip are both set with the hammer. Kahramanmaraş copper handcraft carries a registered Turkish geographical indication, and pieces at this scale show quickly how practised the maker’s hand is.

In cafés a Turkish coffee pot turns over on several burners at once, so quantities are planned differently from home use. Matching cups, trays and a service routine are covered on copper Turkish coffee set for cafés and retail.

Models and sizes

Two measuring systems are used together on a Turkish coffee pot: the number and the cup capacity. The number describes the size of the body, the cups describe how much coffee it makes, and the two can pair differently from series to series. Decide on the millilitre value given for each piece rather than on the number alone.

Thickness covers a wide band, and the words light gauge and heavy gauge in the product name show the difference. Besides smooth bodies there are engraved and punch-decorated surfaces, both carrying a pattern worked into the body.

Frequently asked questions

What size copper Turkish coffee pot should I choose?

For two people at home a two- or three-cup Turkish coffee pot is enough; for a table of four, a four- or five-cup body. A full Turkish coffee pot boils over when the foam rises, so choosing one size above your real need is more comfortable.

Does a copper Turkish coffee pot work on an induction hob?

No. Copper is not magnetic, so an induction hob does not recognise the Turkish coffee pot and does not heat it unless an interface disc sits between them. Turkish Coffee Pots are made for gas and electric hobs.

When should the tin in a Turkish coffee pot be renewed?

As soon as the tin lifts in places and the reddish copper beneath starts to show. On a Turkish coffee pot used for coffee every day, that is usually every one to two years.

Wooden handle or brass handle?

If you want to hold the Turkish coffee pot directly on the hob, a wooden handle is more comfortable because it stays cool. A brass handle looks more classic but warms up and may need a cloth.

Can I order Turkish coffee pots in mixed sizes?

Yes. A wholesale list can mix series, sizes, handles and sets. Send the list with quantities and the destination country, and the quotation is prepared for that combination.

What goes well with a Turkish coffee pot?

Coffee service is most often completed with a copper tray, and tea service with a double teapot. See the copper serving trays, the copper Turkish double teapots, and the whole copper cookware branch.