Deluxe Millennium Gift Set

So you want to make Turkish coffee at home?
I had been interested in acquiring an ibrik ever since my first cup of Turkish coffee at Dilettante in Seattle. For some reason I never got around to making the purchase. Well, this was the year I treated myself, and I'm pretty happy with my purchase. This set includes everything that you need to start developing your skill with the ibrik. (And it does take a few tries to get it right.)

The ibrik that comes with the set is a nice size for making coffee for one or two, and has a nice brass finish. The coffee samples are fun to play with and a nice introduction to the different ways in which this style of coffee is prepared (and here I mean the different spices or flavors which might be ground with the coffee beans). Finally, the cups are a nice way to serve it and match the size of the ibrik very well.

Tip: I found that I needed to scrub the inside of the ibrik to get it clean before its first use, which would have been very difficult if I hadn't had an old baby...

Coffee convert
I bought this set as a present for my husband. Natasha sent the set in a great box filled with straw so nothing was damaged. She also included a wonderful explanation on the history of coffee and how to make Turkish coffee. Her writing was interesting and humorous. A nice surprise. The ibrik may not be as fancy as it could be, but for novices like us, it is a perfect starting point. The variety of three coffees was great because we didn't really know what we would like. I am not much of a coffee drinker, but this sweet, rich coffee is an absolute treat. I would recommend this gift heartily.

Great Way to Get Started in a New Coffee Drinking Tradition
I bought this set a few years ago since I was interested in arabic/turkish coffee, but had no clue about how to make it. The ibrik that came with this set is a very nice brass with a detachable handle (great for the constant moving students have to do...). It is my favorite of the six I have as it usually produces the best foam and is easier to pour and use. The set also includes two very nice solid demitasse cups and saucers. They're not anything fancy, but since they're very thick they give an air of robust simplicity. The coffees that the set came with are also very good, though perhaps not as good as say Mehmet Effendi (which is what I've subsequently taken to drinking). The included instructions are also pretty clear about what measurements you should use and how you should prepare the coffee. All in all, for the price this is a great product and I would highly recommend it to anyone trying to break out of the coffee drinking box. Give it a try.

NOTE: As I mentioned...

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