Description
A Turkish coffee maker built on sand, not shortcuts
Real Turkish coffee is brewed slow, in hot sand, with a copper or brass cezve — a method most Indian kitchens and cafés have no way to practise. The Johny AK/8-1 puts that ritual on your counter, replacing an open flame with a controlled 1500W heating bed and a thermostat you can actually trust.
Compact footprint, insulated body, and a self-contained sand bed — engineered so anyone can brew traditional Turkish coffee without an open flame or guesswork.
Control that heritage brewing never had
- Cast aluminium heating element spreads heat evenly through the sand bed
- Insulated housing keeps the exterior safe to touch during long brew sessions
- Thermostat dial lets you match heat to grind size and pot volume
- Automatic safety cut-off protects the unit during extended café use
- Removable water collector simplifies daily clean-up
What makes this Turkish coffee maker work
Even Heating
A 1500W cast aluminium heating element warms the sand bed uniformly, avoiding the hot spots that scorch grounds on an open flame.
Safe Insulation
The body is insulated to stop heat transferring to the outer surface, so the machine stays safe to handle mid-service.
Precision Control
An adjustable thermostat ranges from 500°C to 3000°C, giving fine control over how gently or intensely the sand heats.
Built-In Safety
A safety switch trips at 3700°C, cutting power automatically to protect the appliance during continuous use.
Easy Maintenance
A removable water collector pulls out for quick cleaning, keeping daily upkeep to a couple of minutes.
Complete Kit
Ships with a small brass coffee pot and a bag of special brewing sand, so you can start brewing on day one.
Full technical specification
- Voltage: 220–240V / 50–60Hz
- Power: 1200W
- Net Weight: 7.7 kg
- Gross Weight: 8.410 kg
- Dimensions: 345 × 420 × 255 mm (L × W × H)
- Thermostat Range: 500°C to 3000°C
- Safety Cut-off: 3700°C
- SKU: JTCM-AK-8/1
What ships with your Turkish coffee maker
- Johny AK/8-1 sand-brewing unit with removable water collector
- Small brass coffee pot (cezve) sized for traditional brewing
- A bag of special brewing sand, ready to use out of the box
Home ritual or café signature
At home, the AK/8-1 turns a weekend coffee into a slow, deliberate ritual — one cezve, one cup, full attention. On a café counter, it becomes a visible point of difference: a live sand-brewing station that customers gather around, with a thermostat steady enough to hold consistent output through a busy service.
How long does it take to heat the sand bed?
The cast aluminium element brings the sand to brewing temperature within a few minutes; exact time depends on the thermostat setting you choose.
Can I use my own cezve instead of the included brass pot?
Yes. Any small copper or brass cezve that fits into the sand bed will work; the included pot is sized to match the unit out of the box.
How often does the brewing sand need replacing?
Brewing sand lasts a long time with regular use; replace it once it becomes compacted or stops holding heat evenly.
Is this suitable for continuous café use?
Yes. The built-in safety switch and insulated housing are designed to protect the unit during extended, back-to-back brewing sessions.
What voltage does the Johny AK/8-1 require?
It runs on standard 220–240V, 50–60Hz supply, matching Indian household and café power without any conversion.
For brewers who want the real thing
The Johny Traditional Turkish coffee maker is for home brewers and café owners who want authentic sand-brewed coffee without managing an open flame — precise, insulated, and ready to use straight out of the box.
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