How to clean a Turkish coffee pot – ibrik

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

Copper and brass Turkish coffee pots (ibriks) are sensitive to air, and oxidize (tarnish) faster in moist air.
Copper Pots

To remove tarnish from copper pots, rub with lemon halves dipped in salt.
Alternatively, if copper is tarnished, boil the ibrik in a bigger stainless pot of water with 1 tablespoon salt and 1 cup white vinegar for [...]