Cypriot Coffee
Cypriot coffee, known locally as 'kafes', is a strong, unfiltered coffee traditionally brewed in a small, long-handled pot called a 'mbriki'. It is made by simmering very finely ground coffee beans with water and sugar (optional) to create a thick, aromatic beverage with a characteristic foam on top. This coffee is a staple in Cypriot social culture, often served with a glass of water and a sweet treat like loukoumi.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
A standard serving of Cypriot coffee is very low in calories (around 5-10 kcal for an unsweetened cup), carbohydrates, fat, and protein. Its primary nutritional contribution comes from caffeine, which provides a stimulant effect, and it contains antioxidants from the coffee beans.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 12 kcal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.01 mg |
| Manganese | 0.05 mg |
| Copper | 0.01 mg |
Per 1 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Cypriot coffee culturally unique is the tradition of 'tasseography'—reading the future by interpreting the patterns left by the coffee grounds in the cup after drinking. Nutritionally, because the grounds are not filtered out, the coffee may retain higher levels of certain beneficial compounds like cafestol compared to filtered coffee.
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