BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve vs Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve

The verdict

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve is narrowly ahead, 7.9 to Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve's 7.6. It leads on build quality & materials and handling & pouring.

Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve costs $26.09 less.

Who each one suits

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve

Anyone who wants the complete traditional package and will pay for it

Scores higher on build quality & materials, handling & pouring.

Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve

Anyone who wants genuine tin-lined copper and would rather pick their own size

Scores higher on heat control & brew quality, value for money.

How they score, criterion by criterion

Both are scored the same way against the rest of their category, from what their makers publish. The weight is how much each criterion moves the total. How the score works

CriterionWeightBCS Hand-Engraved Copper CezveHakan Hammered Copper Cezve
Heat Control & Brew Quality26%9.410.0
Build Quality & Materials24%10.09.4
Handling & Pouring18%10.04.4
Heat Source & Control18%4.54.5
Value for Money14%4.78.6

What each one costs

Price$49.99$23.90

Where they differ

Every specification the two makers publish differently. Everything they match on is in the full table below.

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper CezveHakan Hammered Copper Cezve
Price$49.99$23.90
Sizes and variants12 fl oz - Matte Copper12 fl oz - black18 fl ozX-Small - 5.0 ozSmall - 6.5 ozMidi - 8.3 ozLarge - 13.2 ozJumbo - 16 oz
Best forAnyone who wants the complete traditional package and will pay for itAnyone who wants genuine tin-lined copper and would rather pick their own size
What sets it apart1mm hand-engraved copper made in Gaziantep, tin lined, with a wooden handle, a wooden spoon and a gift boxHandmade tin-lined copper in six sizes from 5 to 16 oz, each priced, from $23.90
Compared withDEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik, Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve, Caizen Stainless Steel CezveDEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik, Caizen Stainless Steel Cezve, BCS Handmade Copper Cezve
Capacity CupsUp to 4 demitasse servings1-2 servings at 5 oz, up to 5-6 at 16 oz
Capacity355 ml150 ml
Colour OptionsMatte Copper, BlackHammered copper
Made inTurkey - Gaziantep—
Dimensions—4.25"D x 2.6"W x 5.8"H
Dishwasher Safe✕✕
Electric Compatible✓✓
Gas Compatible✓✓
Handle MaterialWoodBrass
Induction Compatible✕✕
Lining MaterialTin - stated lead-freeTin
Wall Thickness1 mm—

Pros and cons

From each full review, written from the same published facts as the scores above.

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve
  • +1mm copper with a lead-free tin lining, both stated
  • +Wooden handle, which stays cool on a pot that goes on and off the heat repeatedly
  • +Made in Gaziantep, a town named for its coppersmiths, and the listing says so
  • +12 oz brews up to four demitasse servings; an 18 oz size is offered
  • +Wooden spoon and gift box included
  • −$49.99 is roughly double the Hakan for a similar specification
  • −Not compatible with induction
  • −Hand wash only, and it must be dried immediately
  • −Weight and dimensions are not published
Full BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve review →
Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve
  • +Real tin-lined copper, the material the method is built around
  • +Six sizes from 5 to 16 oz, each with a stated price
  • +Tall narrow shape, which is what concentrates the foam
  • +The maker explains the tin lining and how to care for it rather than glossing over it
  • +$23.90 for the 5 oz undercuts most handmade copper
  • −Brass handle conducts heat; the maker's own care notes say to use mittens
  • −Not compatible with induction stoves
  • −Hand wash only, and the tin lining rules out scouring and dry heating
  • −Weight, wall thickness and country of manufacture are not stated
Full Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve review →

Every specification, side by side

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper CezveHakan Hammered Copper Cezve
Price
Price$49.99$23.90
Sizes and variants12 fl oz - Matte Copper12 fl oz - black18 fl ozX-Small - 5.0 ozSmall - 6.5 ozMidi - 8.3 ozLarge - 13.2 ozJumbo - 16 oz
Who it suits
Best forAnyone who wants the complete traditional package and will pay for itAnyone who wants genuine tin-lined copper and would rather pick their own size
What sets it apart1mm hand-engraved copper made in Gaziantep, tin lined, with a wooden handle, a wooden spoon and a gift boxHandmade tin-lined copper in six sizes from 5 to 16 oz, each priced, from $23.90
Compared withDEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik, Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve, Caizen Stainless Steel CezveDEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik, Caizen Stainless Steel Cezve, BCS Handmade Copper Cezve
Specifications
Body MaterialCopperCopper
Capacity CupsUp to 4 demitasse servings1-2 servings at 5 oz, up to 5-6 at 16 oz
Capacity355 ml150 ml
Colour OptionsMatte Copper, BlackHammered copper
Made inTurkey - Gaziantep—
Dimensions—4.25"D x 2.6"W x 5.8"H
Dishwasher Safe✕✕
Electric Compatible✓✓
Gas Compatible✓✓
Handle MaterialWoodBrass
Heat SourceStovetop, it goes on a hobStovetop, it goes on a hob
Induction Compatible✕✕
Lining MaterialTin - stated lead-freeTin
Ships toUSUS
Ships to NoteConfirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product.Confirmed on Amazon US, which is where this link points. Availability in other Amazon stores has not been checked, and a regional store may substitute a different product.
Wall Thickness1 mm—

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve vs Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve: common questions

Which is better, BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve or Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve?

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve scores 7.9 against 7.6, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve is still ahead on heat control & brew quality.

Is BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve or Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve cheaper?

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve starts at $49.99, and Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve at $23.90.

Who is BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve for?

Anyone who wants the complete traditional package and will pay for it

Who is Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve for?

Anyone who wants genuine tin-lined copper and would rather pick their own size

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