BOSPHORUS 16 Pieces Turkish Greek Arabic Coffee Making Serving Gift Set with Copper Pot Coffee Maker, Cups Saucers, Tray, Sugar Bowl & 6.6 Oz Coffee

I have bought this set several times (x4) and given it as a gift and finally bought one for myself too! Shipping was super fast (i have tried to order it very last minute to accommodate as a gift, and the seller has been awesome in responding to shipping schedules and approximate time of delivery for the item). Everyone who has received it has raved about the quality of the set. It is a heavy weight set, it does not tarnish and looks great sitting on a tale when not is use. Great conversation starter too! Each of the sets i have purchased have all been the antique copper-just a personal preference and that falls within my decor colors and those of all my friends who have received them as gifts as well! I ordered small individually wrapped sugar cubes to fit in the small dish between the cups and some small individually wrapped candy for the larger dish. Neither of these items have to be individually wrapped, i just choose that so that i could leave the unused portions in the dishes.The box that the set comes in is adequate, however, i do not really care for the 'Love you' written on the front of the box. I have given this set as a house warming gift for co-workers, and the 'love you' on the box was a bit much! I got around it by gluing wrapping paper to the box to cover it up.The one thing i do find odd about this set, is the little coffee maker with the handle. The workmanship on the kettle is not what it could be and the handle is poorly made. Not to mention that the color of the kettle does not match the set-in any color. I didn't think that this deserved a star knock down for 2 reasons: the coffee gets made in the kitchen and you don't really need to put it on display anyway! and, after lots of use, it will darken up to match the set!The coffee is amazing; i had to go to a local restaurant to ask how to make it though! Put a cup of milk in the kettle and bring to a rolling boil, bring it down to a simmer and then add 2 Tablespoons of the coffee and sugar (to taste). Let the coffee simmer for at least 10 minutes; it will need to be stirred constantly and watched or it will boil over. Once its ready, pour into the little cups in the set, cover with the tops and serve. Enjoy!

Beautiful, well crafted set that I enjoy using when I am not in the mood for tea. The price is more than reasonable considering it being authentic, high-quality Turkish wear. The packaging was pretty secure for me as each item was tightly wrapped, making the objects (especially the cups which was also bubble wrapped) unable to rattle/break during transport.Personally, the coffee is not for everyone as the process and flavor profile is different from the standard American cup of joe. To make a great cup of Turkish coffee, it will take 7-10 minutes on the stovetop .How to make traditional Turkish coffee:+ What you need: Room temperature water, fine sugar, and quality Turkish coffee+ Measure water using the expresso cup used - One cup = One person - This coffee pot only makes 3 cups+ Add water to the coffee pot+ Add sugar for sweetness if needed (I prefer drinking it black)+ 1tsp - Less Sweet+ 2tsp - Sweet+ 3tsp - Extremely Sweet+ Add 2 heaped tsp of coffee for each cup made+ Mix the ingredients before placing on heat - In traditional Turkish coffee making, you never stir while on heat+ Heat at medium heat, the heat must ALWAYS be on medium heat+ After a few minutes, you will notice bubbles forming; scoop the bubbles up with a small spoon, place it in your cup (or each cup) and put it aside- when bubbles appear again, do the same+ After a few more minutes, you will notice the white foam start forming in your coffee - Remember, do not stir+ Once you notice your coffee is starting to boil, take your pot off the heat - If your coffee boils, it will taste very bitter+ Pour your coffee very slowly to avoid destroying the white foam on the surface+ After pouring, you must not stir. You need to wait until the coffee grounds have moved towards the bottom of the cup+ Making Turkish coffee takes 7-10 minutes and you must continue to look over the coffee - Do NOT increase the heat as the coffee will not be as rich as it should be+ If you prefer having milk in your coffee, the steps are the same but instead of water, use milk

I spent 4 years living in Izmir, Turkey as a kid during Desert Storm when my father was in the Air Force. So a lot of the culture is somewhat nostalgic to me like this Turkish coffee set. Turkey is riddled with street side sellers, little shops and I always remembered the copper kitchenware, marble figurines, crystal, Turkish rugs and whatnot. So when I saw this coffee set, I knew this was definitely a authentic crafted Turkish coffee set. Little things like the little green jewel on the spoons is definitely a touch that you only get from Turkish crafters. I used the set several times now and love it. Very well made and very nice looking. I refuse to store it in a cabinet and keep it out on my coffee counter and always receive comments of how cool it is all the time. If you're interested in a REAL Turkish coffee set for a ridiculously reasonable price, this is it.

Beautiful set with each piece nicely decorated and functional. This was a birthday gift to someone who loves Turkish coffee and they loved it. The tray is very pretty and even when not being used for serving Turkish coffee, the new owner plans to display the tray and use it on the coffee table. The ceramic inserts are great as they will make clean up easier. Overall, it is a beautiful gift with all pieces well-made with lovely designs, making the pieces useful for everything from serving espresso as well as Turkish coffee, to just using the tray and sugar container for tea service as well.