Why is salt added to coffee?
Sodium ions in table salt enhance the aroma of coffee and neutralize the excessive bitterness of low-quality or over-roasted beans. It was for this purpose that sugar and dairy products were originally used in Europe.
Salt also softens hard water, which also has a positive effect on the organoleptic properties of the drink - the sourness becomes less pronounced, the drink is balanced in terms of sharpness and softness.
Coffee with salt also restores the body’s salt balance, which is disrupted by excessive sweating in the hot climate of the Middle Eastern countries. It turns out tasty and healthy at the same time.
It only makes sense to add salt when preparing coffee in a Turk (cezve). The smaller the grind, the better. In all other cases, salt is useless due to the grinding of the coffee beans being too coarse or the nature of the brew. Few people like instant coffee with salt.
Benefits and harms
Espresso, which has added culinary seasoning, has its advantages and disadvantages, in addition to the variety of flavors. This coffee has a positive effect on the human body. When drinking the drink in reasonable quantities, metabolism is normalized.
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The salty drink improves immunity, increases the resistance of the immune system to various viruses and bacteria. This drink helps with colds and coughs; it restores the affected microflora of the throat mucosa.
Coffee with salt has a positive effect on the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract - it is recommended to drink it after food poisoning.
A negative result can occur mainly due to excessive consumption of a salty drink. Due to the fact that salt promotes water retention in the body, swelling will appear. Still, all lovers should try espresso with salt; it will bring new unusual tastes to life.
Classic coffee with salt
Traditional oriental cooking recipe and serving tradition.
Ingredients:
- water – 180 ml;
- ground coffee – 2-3 heaped teaspoons;
- salt – 1 pinch (on the tip of a knife);
- sugar – 0.5 teaspoon or to taste.
Recipe
1. Warm the cezve, then add salt, sugar and coffee. Shake several times, then pour in cold water (pre-cool in the refrigerator or with ice).
2. Boil the coffee over low heat until foam appears, then remove from heat and leave for 20-30 seconds.
3. Repeat heating the Turk until foam appears 2-3 more times.
4. Rinse the serving cups with boiling water and discard the water.
5. Pour the finished coffee into cups without straining. Let it brew for 30-40 seconds. If the grounds have not settled, you can precipitate them with 2-3 drops of cold water. Traditionally, oriental coffee with salt is complemented with a glass of cold boiled water.
Why should you add salt to your coffee?
Contrary to popular belief, caffeine does not make coffee bitter. About 15% of the bitterness in coffee comes from caffeine. Most of the bitterness in coffee comes from two classes of compounds—chlorogenic acid lactones and phenylindanes. (Chemical composition of coffee. Part 1)
Both of these compounds are antioxidants found in roasted coffee beans. They are not found in raw coffee. This clearly shows that the more you roast your coffee, the stronger and more bitter it becomes.
Arabic coffee with salt and pepper
Pepper adds spicy notes and enhances the aroma, the main thing is not to overdo it.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 3 teaspoons;
- water – 150 ml;
- salt - on the tip of the knife;
- black pepper – 1 pea.
Recipe
1. Pour coffee into the pot and add water.
2. Heat over low heat until foam appears, then remove from heat and add peppercorns.
3. Heat again until foam forms, add salt. Heat a third time.
4. Pour the drink into cups without filtering the grounds.
Classic recipe
This is a simple option for brewing a tonic drink. You will need 3 components:
- ground coffee (preferably Arabica);
- mineral water;
- salt.
The classic version of brewing coffee in a Turk involves adding salt immediately along with the ground beans. To ensure the rich taste of the finished product, you need to remove the container from the stove 3 times after a lush brown foam forms on its top.
While cooking, you will feel a sour-bitter smell spreading throughout the house. After the drink has infused, you can drink it. It is not advisable to add salt to cooled espresso, as this will spoil its taste.
Creamy coffee with salt
It is considered more of a women's recipe. Requires heavy natural cream.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 2 teaspoons;
- cream – 3 teaspoons;
- water – 150 ml;
- salt – 1 pinch;
- sugar (preferably cane) – 1 teaspoon;
- vanilla sugar - to taste.
Recipe
1. Combine cream and sugar (regular and vanilla) in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture becomes thick.
2. Add coffee and salt to the Turk. Pour in water. Cook until foam appears, then leave for 1-2 minutes and strain from the grounds.
3. Pour coffee into cups, add creamy caramel and stir. The drink is ready.
Basic brewing rules
When making salty drinks, straining is usually abandoned, which makes this process much simpler and more convenient.
Already prepared coffee needs to be steeped for about a couple of minutes so that the grounds have time to settle. To speed up settling, you can add a little cold water to the cup. There are several tips on how to achieve the most noticeable taste of the drink:
- for production it is better to use grains of exceptionally high quality;
- the grains must be finely ground;
- It is recommended to use a ceramic pot during the cooking process;
- Do not add too many seasonings;
- It is better to pour salt into the Turk before placing it on the stove;
- Serve the hot drink along with a glass of water.
Classic recipe
This recipe is the most popular and easiest way to make salted coffee. It requires only 3 ingredients:
- ground coffee (Arabica is best);
- mineral water;
- salt.
According to this recipe, you need to add salt at the same time as the grains themselves. For the most intense taste, the Turk is removed from the stove 3 times. This is done after a voluminous foam appears.
During cooking, the kitchen will be filled with a sour-bitter aroma. The drink must infuse, after which it can already be drunk. If you add salt to cooled coffee, it won't taste as good.
Creamy with salt
You will need the following ingredients:
- cream;
- ground coffee (Arabica);
- purified water;
- salt.
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Coffee and salt are placed in the Turk, after which they are filled with purified water. The mixture must be stirred, otherwise it may burn. When foam appears on the surface of the drink, it is better to remove the Turk from the stove.
While the coffee is preparing, you can prepare the creamy part. The cream is poured into a saucepan and heated. They are combined and mixed thoroughly. This drink is best drunk hot. The combination of salt and cream will make the taste even more interesting.
Portioned coffee for cup
This recipe is one of the most original. For preparation you will need:
- coffee;
- salt;
- pepper.
First of all, espresso is brewed (the brewing method is optional). Spices are added before the Turk is placed on the fire. In just half a minute, the coffee will be saturated with the taste and aroma of seasonings. The drink does not need to be filtered; instead, it is infused in a couple of minutes. The grounds should completely sink to the bottom of the mug.
However, it should be borne in mind that coffee to which pepper is added will have a pronounced taste. You can add a little sugar to it, then the taste will become much softer.
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Cooking with cinnamon
Coffee with salt and cinnamon has a rich taste and aroma. The following ingredients are required:
- ground beans (preferably Arabica);
- cinnamon;
- salt;
- mineral water
A cinnamon stick is placed in the Turk at the same time as coffee beans and salt - this will give the drink a wonderful aroma. After the appearance of brown foam, the heat is reduced. In order not to spoil the taste of the drink, it is best not to bring it to a boil. Coffee with cinnamon and salt is consumed hot.
Coffee with salt and cinnamon
It has a mild taste and characteristic aroma of cinnamon.
Ingredients:
- ground coffee – 2 teaspoons;
- cinnamon – 0.5 teaspoon;
- water – 200 ml;
- sugar – 1 teaspoon;
- salt – 1 pinch.
Recipe
1. Pour sugar and coffee into the pot. Pour in water.
2. Cook until foam appears. Add salt and cinnamon.
3. Boil again, let it brew for 2-3 minutes, pour into cups, after filtering through a strainer or coffee filter.
Regular recipe
Products suitable for 2 servings:
- 20 g or 2 tsp. ground grains;
- cool water 150 ml;
- a small pinch of salt;
- sugar (to taste)
The slightly warmed Turk is filled with the ingredients and shaken so that they are all mixed moderately. Pour in and bring to a boil over low heat. The process is repeated 2 more times, making sure that the resulting foam is not broken. Cover the turk for 2-3 minutes, then add a little cool water to speed up the settling process of the grounds and pour into cups.
Usefulness and toxicity
Whatever recipe is preferred in Europe or Asia, brewing coffee has several general rules, without which you will not know its real taste.
Coffee doesn't like fuss. The longer it is heated, the better its smell is revealed and the more it invigorates later.
When making a drink, you should never stir it.
Do not allow water to boil.
After removing from the heat, it is better to “harden” the container - subject it to contrasting aquatic procedures by placing it under cool running water for 20-30 seconds.
The usefulness and toxicity of coffee, including with salt, are determined by its chemical composition and the number of cups a person drinks per day.
In addition to caffeine, the grains of this plant contain trace elements, essential oils, and vitamins. When roasted, the alkaloid trigonelline, which is part of the grains, releases nicotinic acid, which lowers cholesterol levels and strengthens blood vessels. But this plus, if consumed in excess, can simply turn into a minus: very large doses of caffeine can disrupt the heart rhythm and have a negative effect on the nervous system.
Another disadvantage: it contributes to accelerated dehydration of the body. This least applies to fragrant coffee with salt.
Despite the benefits of the drink, it is categorically not recommended for pregnant and lactating women: caffeine destroys calcium due to its ability to quickly remove fluid from the body, has a bad effect on the weight of the fetus, and may be a prerequisite for increased irritability of the expectant mother.
Coffee with salt.
There was always a person who refuted existing taste preferences and created new culinary masterpieces. For so long, people have been adding salt to coffee to give the treat a special charm. Of the million different methods for making it, this one will seem very extravagant to you.
What would you say if you were given such an extraordinary treat? Some will think about the prank, others will try the drink in surprise. But meanwhile, such a delicacy is a favorite treat in the countries of the Middle East. Where it is always hot, such coffee is often preferred to the classic version with sugar. To be convinced of its sophistication, it is worth trying to make maritime coffee at home.
Types of salt
There is no concept of coffee salt that is specifically designed for coffee machines or turks. Any non-iodized sodium chloride will do. Iodine is not recommended to be consumed with hot water, otherwise it can cause vomiting and burn the esophagus.
Seafood is best suited, as it can be purchased at any store. It is more concentrated and contains all the microelements that are found in the soil at depth.
Volcanic salt is even more useful, because it falls to the surface of the earth from the depths. The faint pink color is an admixture of sulfur, which is beneficial for nails and hair. Sulfur also has a positive effect on metabolic processes in the body.
