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Adding on to my other post, I had a Greek style breakfast yesterday which wasn't complete without coffee of course. It's necessary that you use a briki to make it!! Here are two different types that my aunt has in her home

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So true!!! Traditional Greek coffee is strong, but so good!! :coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee:

Here is a recipe to make Greek coffee at home using a briki:

www.greekboston.com

Recipe for Greek Coffee

Learn how to make and prepare traditional Greek coffee.
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paharo45 said:
Adding on to my other post, I had a Greek style breakfast yesterday which wasn't complete without coffee of course. It's necessary that you use a briki to make it!! Here are two different types that my aunt has in her home

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Agreed! A Greek breakfast isn't the same without a traditional Greek coffee!! This looks amazing...
 
Greek coffee has moderate caffeine. Locals especially on Greek villages they love it after their siesta! Both (siesta + Greek coffee) are considered the secrets to Greek longevity <3
 
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Greek coffee has moderate caffeine. Locals especially on Greek villages they love it after their siesta! Both (siesta + Greek coffee) are considered the secrets to Greek longevity <3
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This type of coffee is way healthier than the coffee used in Frappe which is super processed. We need to go back to our roots to be healthy!! This is the medicine of our people :)
 
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