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Are Copper Turkish Coffee Pots Safe?

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Copper and brass ibriks typically have either a wooden or brass handle. Both of these materials are safe to handle and long-lasting , though I have to say I am partial to the brass handles. Are turkish coffee pots safe to use? Turkish coffee makers generally come in one of three materials: copper, brass, and … Read more

What Are Turkish Coffee Pots Made?

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The best turkish coffee pots (aka cezve or ibrik) are traditionally made from hand-hammered copper for fast, even heating, but lined with nonreactive tin to prevent acidic coffee from causing copper to leach into your beverages over time. Why are Turkish coffee pots copper? It is considered the finest practical conductor of heat. Its primary … Read more