How to Brew Coffee

The basic technique of brewing coffee varies from country to country. Armenia has a unique method of brewing coffee that involves using a jezve pot made of copper to mix finely ground coffee powder with water and sugar over a direct flame.

The mixture is heated until the crema, a thick layer of foam, rises to the top. The pot is then removed from the heat for a few seconds before being returned to the flame, causing the coffee to rise once more. Finally, the coffee is poured into small 3 oz. cups and served.

Armenian coffee is known for its strong taste and thick consistency, similar to espresso. Because it is unfiltered, the grounds settle to the bottom of the cup. This is later used for "cup reading," which is a popular tradition in Armenian culture where the pattern of the coffee grounds left in the cup is interpreted to predict the future.

Cup Reading

For entertainment purposes only, once you've finished drinking your coffee, you can have your “fortune read” by an experienced reader. Carefully turn your cup upside down over the saucer to allow the remnants to drip down the sides for a few minutes.

The patterns formed by the coffee grounds are then interpreted to reveal messages about the future or to offer guidance. The reader can identify significant details in the remaining grounds such as numbers or symbols that may hold personal significance to the drinker.

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