Turkish coffee is known for its bold flavor, very fine grind, and characteristic layer of foam. Traditionally, Türk Kahvesi is prepared in a cezve, but nowadays you can also use an electric Turkish coffee maker for this purpose.
This is especially convenient if you drink Turkish coffee regularly and don't want to monitor the entire heating process yourself every time.
However, Turkish coffee machines vary significantly from one another. Some appliances are simple and compact, while more advanced models feature multiple brewing settings, a water reservoir, or even two coffee pots.
What should you look out for? We’ll explain.
How does a Turkish coffee maker work?
A Turkish coffee machine is specifically designed for the way Turkish coffee is prepared.
Instead of forcing hot water under pressure through ground coffee, as with espresso, water and very finely ground coffee are heated together.
Depending on the machine, you either measure the water and coffee yourself or the machine takes over a portion of this process.
The goal remains the same: heating the coffee in a controlled manner and creating a beautiful foam layer without the coffee boiling over uncontrollably.
Turkish coffee maker or cezve?
You can prepare Turkish coffee with both, but the experience is different.
A traditional cezve gives you a lot of control. You monitor the temperature and foam formation yourself and decide exactly when to take the coffee off the heat source.
An electric Turkish coffee machine is primarily focused on convenience and repeatability. You add the ingredients, and the appliance handles a significant part of the preparation process.
If you only drink Turkish coffee occasionally and enjoy the traditional preparation method, a cezve might be sufficient.
If you make multiple cups almost every day, the convenience of an electric machine becomes more appealing.
How many cups do you want to make at once?
This is one of the most important points to consider when choosing.
Within the current TEKZEN range, capacity varies considerably. The Arzum OKKA Minio, for example, is suitable for four cups and has an output of 480 watts.
The Arzum OKKA Minio Jet is suitable for approximately one to five cups and also has an output of 480 watts.
For a household that usually prepares one to a few cups at a time, such compact appliances are an interesting choice.
Do you often make coffee for family or guests? Then a larger capacity becomes more important.
Compact Turkish coffee machine for daily use
Not everyone needs a large appliance.
A compact Turkish coffee maker takes up relatively little space on the kitchen counter and is convenient when you are mainly making coffee for yourself or a small group.
Within the Arzum OKKA series, the Minio, Minio Jet, and New Minio Jet 2 are compact options, for example. They differ, among other things, in their indicated number of cups and wattage.
Therefore, do not just look at the appearance of the appliance, but primarily at how much coffee you typically want to prepare at once.
When are extra functions useful?
With more advanced Turkish coffee machines, you aren't just paying for a larger appliance; there may also be additional features present.
A good example within the current range is the Arzum OKKA Rich Pro Plus.
This model has a 700-watt output, eight settings, and a built-in water reservoir. The coffee pot is made of stainless steel and features a built-in mixer. Furthermore, the appliance supports various preparation options, including Turkish coffee with milk.
Such functions are especially interesting if you make coffee regularly and enjoy using different preparation options.
Do you almost always drink one type of Turkish coffee? Then you may have less need for so many settings.
Turkish coffee maker with water reservoir
A built-in water reservoir can make a significant difference.
With simpler machines, you measure out the required water yourself. A more advanced appliance with a reservoir can make some of those steps easier.
This can be especially pleasant if you brew coffee multiple times throughout the day.
However, this does not automatically mean that a machine with a water reservoir is the best choice for everyone. Someone who only makes one or two cups a day might actually appreciate the simplicity of a compact appliance.
Turkish coffee for a large group
For larger households or when you regularly host guests, there is another category.
The Arzum OKKA Grandio DUO features two brewing pots and, according to the product specifications, can prepare one to ten cups. The appliance features three adjustable cup sizes, a slow-brewing function, touchscreen control, and anti-overflow protection.
With a maximum of ten cups, this model has the largest indicated cup capacity of the current OKKA models within the TEKZEN coffee machine collection.
Such capacity is less important if you almost always drink coffee alone, but it can be the deciding factor if you regularly brew for multiple people at once.
Which Arzum OKKA suits you?
You don’t have to compare a Turkish coffee machine solely on price or appearance.
Look primarily at your usage situation.
For single cups and simplicity: look at compact models like the OKKA Minio or Minio Jet.
For more preparation options: models like the OKKA Rich Pro Plus offer extra settings and features.
For many cups at once: a dual machine like the Grandio DUO offers significantly more capacity.
The current TEKZEN range also includes various color finishes, including black/chrome, black/copper, chrome, and copper.
What about the Arzum Optimum?
In addition to the OKKA series, TEKZEN also sells the Arzum Optimum.
This is a Turkish coffee maker with an 800-watt output, a 600 ml capacity, and an indicated maximum capacity of four cups.
This gives you an electric option for preparing Turkish coffee outside of the OKKA line as well.
What should you look out for when buying?
Try to determine how you will actually use the machine before purchasing. The number of cups is more important than many people realize.
Additionally, pay attention to the size of the appliance, wattage, controls, type of coffee pot, and any extra features such as a water reservoir, different brewing settings, or a double brewing pot.
An advanced model is not automatically necessary if you are mainly looking for convenience for one or two cups at a time.
Turkish coffee machine at TEKZEN
A Turkish coffee maker can make the traditional preparation method much easier, but the right choice depends primarily on how much coffee you brew and how many features you want.
Within TEKZEN’s current collection, you will find compact machines for about four or five cups, more advanced models with multiple settings, and machines with a capacity of up to ten cups.
Therefore, take a look at the various Turkish coffee machines at TEKZEN and compare capacity, features, and design before making your choice.