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Why is Greek (or Turkish) coffee boiled and not brewed?

Greek (or Turkish) coffee is boiled because this is the original method of coffee preparation and the cultures that enjoy it stuck with it! In this video, "Medicine Hunter" Chris Kilham explains why this ancient method is still used today.


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  • Is it ok to drink coffee on an empty stomach?

  • Coffee consumption found to reduce risk of liver diseases

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  • Coffee lowers risk of heart problems and early death, study finds

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