Istanbul Blend Arabian Blend Sham Blend 1 Get Your Cezve and espresso cups ready 2 Pour cold filtered water and add the finely ground coffee into the pot with a ratio of one espresso coffee cup water to two teaspoons ground coffee per portion. 4 Place the Cezve on low heat and let cook, stirring occasionally 3 Mix gently with a teaspoon until well combined. If you want to add sugar, mix it in along coffee and water. 5 Remove from heat when the boiling starts and set aside. Let the brew settle for a minute and pour in your espresso cup