How to choose a turkey for making coffee

It is believed that the most delicious coffee is made in a turkey. But the taste of the drink also depends on the material from which the ware was made, the shape and volume of the cup, the thickness of the bottom and walls. In today’s article we will tell you what you need to pay attention to when buying a distillery.

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1. The best manufacturers of coffee sticks
2. Types of carafe for coffee
3. Parameters for choosing a coffee turkey
4. What is the coffee maker to choose
5. How much does a coffee maker cost?

The best coffee jazz makers

You can find on sale both handmade and factory-made jezvahs. Most turks are made in Armenia, South Ossetia, Turkey and Azerbaijan. Some products of oriental masters have a lifetime warranty. For example, the company “Soy” is engaged in manufacturing handmade brews. Its products are considered the best in the world. They are forged of copper sheet, beautifully embossed and silver plated on the inside. It is believed that the Soy Turks can be inherited.

Ceraflame is considered one of the best manufacturers of ceramic incense burners. Its products are non-toxic, resistant to sudden changes in temperature and scratches, and can be used on an open fire. Ceraflame coffee makers have a regular cone shape and differ only in color and volume.

Among Russian manufacturers, the leaders are LLC “Stanitsa” and “Gus-Khrustalny Glass Factory. Stanitsa” company produces a turkey made of pressed copper. In general, these are quality products with a fairly thick bottom, a long handle and a beautiful design. Goods “Gus-Khrustalny Glassworks” are made of rock crystal. This is a very beautiful transparent still, and contrary to consumer fears, when heated, nothing terrible happens to them. But it’s worth noting that crystal teasers are molded with increased fragility and cost more than the average turkey.

In addition to the above-mentioned companies, residents of the Russian Federation and the CIS countries prefer jesves companies:

1. Vitesse;
2. Fissman;
3. Standard art products;
4. Regentge
5. TimA.

Types of carafe for coffee

Copper Carafe

Originally all the jesters were made of copper. This material has a high thermal conductivity, and the dishes are heated evenly. Thanks to it each coffee bean brings out its taste and aroma as much as possible and the beverage becomes very tasty. The product also cools quickly, so it is easier for a person to save the “escaping” coffee.

Copper tends to oxidize. During this process, hazardous substances for health are formed, so the inside of the products is covered with either food-grade tin or a layer of silver (in expensive models). If the protective coating is damaged, the brew is unusable.

Advantages

• Long service life – dozens of years;
• Suitable for gas and electric stoves and for cooking coffee on an open fire, stove, coals and hot sand;
• Copper turkeys have high durability;

Disadvantages

• Toxicity of the material;
• Turks can get fouled;
• JEWS coated with food-grade tin must be washed carefully to avoid damaging the protective layer;

Clay jesvah

One of the oldest type of stills. It is made of refractory clay, an environmentally friendly and safe material. Clay has a low thermal conductivity, so the product heats evenly and slowly. It improves the taste of the drink.

The clay retains heat well after the drink has been taken off the fire. It makes the coffee stronger and richer. In addition, oxygen passes through the pores of the material and improves the taste of the drink.

The best clay for brews is considered to be Zisha, or clay from g. Yixing in China. This material is rich in quartz, kaolin, mica and iron oxide. It is the iron oxide that gives the clay its reddish tint. Yixin clay has a special porous structure that allows the cookware to “breathe. It absorbs aromas and evaporating oils from the beverage, then releases them and saturates the next batch of coffee.

Advantages

• Safe for your health;
• Low cost;
• The clay carafe makes a delicious and fragrant beverage;

Disadvantages

• t.k. clay absorbs the aroma of the drink, it is not recommended to brew different types of coffee in dishes made of this material. Therefore, if you decide to change one type of drink for another, you will need to carefully treat the product (leave overnight in a solution of soda and in the morning a good wash) or buy a new turkey;
• A drink can run away after it has been taken off the stove;
• Increased fragility – if the product is dropped or hit hard, it will break;

Ceramic Carafe

Ceramic decanters have properties similar to those of ordinary pottery. They heat up slowly and cool down, so the coffee sometimes runs away after it is taken off the fire. This beverage tastes and flavors.

Advantages

• Ceramic products do not absorb the flavor and aroma of the drink, so they can be used for different types of coffee;
• Inexpensive.

Disadvantages

• Coffee can run away;
• Cannot drop the distillery – it can be broken.

The distillation vessel made of cupronickel

Melchior is an alloy of copper and nickel. Decanters made of this material are less toxic than those made of pure copper, but they also have a protective tin coating. Thermal conductivity of such turks is lower than copper ones, so they heat up and cool down more slowly.

Advantages of

• High mechanical strength;
• Durability;
• Resistant to corrosion;

Disadvantages

• Melchiorated stills are rare to find on sale.

Brass carafe

Brass is an alloy of zinc and copper, sometimes including other metals. Brass brewpots have a good thermal conductivity (less than copper) and a beautiful appearance. The material retains a long shine and is easy to polish. Such products are often decorated with embossing and applique. Just like utensils made of pure copper, brass teasers should have a protective inner coating, t.k. Brass is highly oxidized and not corrosion resistant.

Advantages

• Uniform heating of the drink;
• Brass brewpots are cheaper than copper ones;
• Durability – can last for several decades;
• High strength;

Disadvantages

• If the protective layer is damaged, the product oxidizes;
• If used infrequently, it can darken.

Cast-iron distillery

These products are slow to heat up and slow to cool down. They well withstand temperature changes and allow the coffee to “stew” after it has been taken off the fire. So the beverage becomes richer.

Advantages

• Durability;
• Safety and environmental friendliness of the material;
• Durability and reliability;

Disadvantages

• Rarely available on the market;
• Cast iron cookware can rust;
• Cast-iron jesters are heavy and uncomfortable;

Glass carafe

Glass brewers have thin walls, so they heat up quickly. In addition, cooking a drink in such a turkey is not very difficult even for the novice – because the product is transparent, it is easier to control the process of brewing coffee.

Advantages

• In a glass carafe can be made not only coffee, but also tea, cocoa and other drinks;
• They heat up quickly;
• Such items will not rust or oxidize;

Disadvantages

• Requires careful handling;
• Coffee does not taste as good as in other brewers;
• Not well withstand temperature fluctuations;
• Can easily break or crack;

A turkey made of stainless steel

Stainless steel mops are not good for making coffee. Coffee is heated unevenly in such a dish, and the taste of the beverage is impaired.

Advantages

• Durability and reliability;
• Reasonable price;
• Low weight;
• High resistance to corrosion;

The disadvantages

• Stainless steel pots have an irregular ladle shape, which negatively affects the taste of the coffee;
• Poor heat conductivity;
• Poor quality stainless steel pots spoil the coffee with an unpleasant aftertaste;

Aluminum Maker

Jezzes made of aluminum are the cheapest option for turks. When heated they react with the beverage and impair its taste.

Advantages

• Reliability – the brewpot cannot be broken or broken;
• Reasonable price;
• Low weight;

Disadvantages

• Coffee in such a distillery has an unpleasant taste;
• Aluminum cookware is easy to scratch and damage.

How to choose a coffee tunes

Shape

A good brewpot should have a narrow neck and a wide base. The diameter of the bottom can be 2 to 3 times larger than the diameter of the neck. It is necessary to create a protective “plug” of foam that prevents flavor substances from evaporating.

The larger the diameter of the base, the better the water is heated and the necessary substances are extracted from the coffee beans into the beverage. This is the jug to make the most flavorful, aromatic and full-bodied coffee.

Volume

Ideally, the distiller should have a capacity for one small cup. But this is not very practical, especially if you have a large family.

When brewing, use the jug as much as possible so that the crema rises to the neck. Otherwise the taste and aroma of the coffee can deteriorate.

For one person, choose a 100-150 ml capacity. For two or three people will fit dishes for 350-500 ml. The largest 750 ml inserts for large groups.

Bottom and Walls

The base and walls of the brewpot must be thick so that the beverage heats evenly and the coffee beans release their aromatic substances as much as possible. The bottom should also be rigid and flat, t.k. Even minor deformations cause the coffee to heat up improperly and this impairs its taste.

Handle

The handle of the brew must be long enough so you do not get burnt when you remove the pot from the fire and have a low thermal conductivity. Wooden handles are considered to be the best – they are sturdy, wear-resistant and do not get hot when you make a drink. You can also use brewers, whose handles are covered with additional insulation (such as rubberized).

It is not recommended to choose a brewpot with metal handles, which get hot while brewing coffee (which means you risk getting burned) and a brewpot with plastic handles. Plastic gives off an unpleasant smell when heated, which can impair the taste of the beverage.

What kind of a distillery for coffee to choose

1. Copper brewpots are considered the best. They are strong and durable, and tend to be perfectly conical in shape.
2. For brewing coffee on the sand, choose a crock with the handle facing vertically upward.
3. Clay pots are best for people who prefer one kind of coffee.
4. Decorations in the form of appliqués on the jazz bowl make the utensils more difficult to care for and quickly become worthless.
5. Products made of copper, ceramic and aluminum do not have ferromagnetic properties, which means they cannot be used on an induction stove. The best option for such stoves are ceramic jesters.

6. When buying copper, melchior or brass brewers be sure to check the integrity of the protective layer. If it is damaged, you should refuse the mortar, or take it to the master for re-tinning.

   If you want to take it with you on a trip or hike, choose a distillery with detachable handles. This will make it easier for you to put the utensils in your backpack, and you can save space for other things.

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Do not buy a distillery which is shaped like a ladle. Otherwise the taste and aroma of the coffee will seriously compromise.

How much does a coffee maker cost

The price for jesters ranges from 150 to 8000 rubles. The cheapest models are made of stainless steel and aluminum and have an irregular ladle shape, so it’s hard to call them Turks. The most expensive items are made of copper and have a silver inside coating – such jezzes are high quality and durable.

1. Copper kettles cost from 500 to 8000 rubles. You can buy a good quality product for about 1000-2000 rubles.
2. The more decorative inserts and applications on the distillery, the more expensive it is.
3. Stainless steel jezzer costs 150-2000 rubles.
4. Aluminum jesters cost about 150-700 rubles.
5. The cost of ceramic coffee kettles ranges from 1000 to 3000 rubles., The prices for earthenware are slightly lower.

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