What is Dibek Coffee? 5 Important Benefits, Contents, Features

by Abbas Jahangir · June 13, 2024

Are there those who say they can’t start the day without drinking coffee, those who say their day wouldn’t be good without a coffee break? Then this delicious coffee-scented article is just for you. We answer frequently asked questions about Dibek coffee. We walk through the land of coffee step by step, talk about its benefits, and discover the ideal places to drink Dibek coffee. Moreover, we have a delicious coffee recipe as a reward at the end of the article!

What is Dibek Coffee? What are the contents?

Dibek coffee is not a type of coffee, it is the way the coffee is ground.

So, how to make Dibek coffee? Roasted coffee beans are pounded by hand on wooden or stone mortars, so that the coffee preserves its oil. Dibek coffee takes its name from this grinding method. In fact, over time, coffee began to be ground in mortars that were used to grind grain in the past, but with the invention of the coffee grinder, this process lost its prevalence.

The consistency of Dibek coffee prepared in coffee grinders is more intense than classic Turkish coffee due to the effect of the oil it contains. In addition, tiny pieces of coffee beans accompany you while drinking Dibek coffee, which can enliven your coffee break with every sip!

When you examine the ingredients section of Dibek coffee, you will see that this coffee can be enriched with the combination of many different aromas. Contains:

Turkish coffee
Carob
Menengiç
Cocoa
Zahter
Cream
Sahlep

Among the varieties of Dibek coffee, which contains herbs and coffees with different aromas such as, Dibek coffee with mastic gum and Dibek coffee with cardamom, depending on your taste.

Apart from these, Assyrian Dibek Coffee, which is frequently preferred in the Mardin region of our country, is obtained by using double roasted, intensely aromatic coffee beans and cardamom. This coffee, which is stronger than the classic Turkish coffee, gains a different aroma with cardamom. So, what’s in Dibek coffee? We have also answered the question of our interested readers.

The difference between Dibek coffee and Turkish coffee is very obvious. Dibek coffee is much lighter in color than traditional Turkish coffee. While Turkish coffee is dark brown (coffee color as its name suggests), Dibek coffee is cream colored. Another feature of Dibek coffee is that it is more foamy than Turkish coffee and has a softer drink due to the effect of the herbs contained in it.

What are the benefits of Dibek Coffee?

When consumed regularly every day, it accelerates digestion and facilitates digestion by contributing to the more efficient functioning of the stomach. In addition, dibek coffee helps keep you full for longer with the beneficial herbs it contains.
Dibek coffee prevents unpleasant bad breath that can cause negativities in social life.
After drinking Dibek coffee, you can use its grounds as a face mask. After washing and drying your face, you can apply the mortar grounds to your skin with gentle movements, without getting it near your eyes. After keeping this mask on your face for a few minutes, you should wash it off without leaving it on for too long.
Dibek coffee has a soothing effect, you can choose this coffee in a stressful moment. It also has a pain relieving effect.
Dibek coffee, which contains grape seeds, strengthens memory.

Dibek coffee, which is not recommended to be consumed more than three cups a day, may intensify its pain-relieving effect and cause fatigue and heart palpitations when consumed in excess. In such cases, you can eliminate excess coffee from your body by drinking plenty of water. If your complaints increase, we recommend that you consult the nearest doctor.

Dibek coffee calories and nutritional values for 1 cup (15gr):

75 kcal calories
3.81g fat
9.43g carbohydrates
It contains 0.91gr of protein.

Origin of Dibek Coffee: Where does Dibek Coffee come from?

Dibek coffee is a coffee that is generally seen within the borders of our country and is frequently preferred in Southeastern Anatolia and the Aegean Region.
In fact, although they are two regions far from each other, the origins of Dibek coffee are Diyarbakır and Izmir regions. In Diyarbakır province, unlike the Aegean Region, Dibek coffee is consumed by mixing it with Menengiç coffee, which is more commonly consumed in Urfa and Maraş.
Of course, Dibek coffee, like many other food products in the culinary sector, has become well-known throughout Turkey as it is now easily accessible.

How to Make Dibek Coffee Step by Step?

Its preparation is basically the same as Turkish coffee. Dibek coffee packaging includes a measuring spoon. (If you don’t have one or have lost it, you can also use a dessert spoon. The more you consume the coffee, the more flavor you will get.) You can add coffee to your coffee pot or coffee machine using this measuring spoon.

You can adjust the amount of coffee according to the number of people, cup size and your taste.

(Single Dibek Coffee Recipe measurements are applied.)

Fill 1 measure of Dibek coffee measuring spoon with coffee and put it into your coffee pot.
If possible, fill your coffee cup with purified and cold water and add it to the coffee pot.
Adjust the amount of sugar according to your preference for sweet or medium sugar. For medium sugar, 1 cube of sugar per 1 cup of coffee will be sufficient, and for sweet, 2 sugar cubes will be sufficient. Of course, those who prefer it plain can omit sugar.
Gently mix the coffee, water and sugar, if you have added them, in the coffee pot for a few seconds and place them on the stove.
Wait for it to boil over low heat, do not stir the coffee during this time to avoid losing the foam.
When the coffee boils and foams, serve carefully. Enjoy your meal!