BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve vs Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve

The verdict

Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve is narrowly ahead, 8.2 to BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve's 7.9. It leads on heat source & control and value for money.

Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve costs $25 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 heat control & brew quality, build quality & materials.

Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve

Anyone with an induction hob who had been told cezves do not work on one

Scores higher on heat source & control, 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 CezveMatiks Stainless Induction Cezve
Heat Control & Brew Quality26%9.45.6
Build Quality & Materials24%10.07.5
Heat Source & Control18%4.510.0
Handling & Pouring18%10.010.0
Value for Money14%4.79.0

What each one costs

Price$49.99$24.99

Where they differ

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

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper CezveMatiks Stainless Induction Cezve
Price$49.99$24.99
Sizes and variants12 fl oz - Matte Copper12 fl oz - black18 fl oz15 fl oz / 450 ml
Best forAnyone who wants the complete traditional package and will pay for itAnyone with an induction hob who had been told cezves do not work on one
What sets it apart1mm hand-engraved copper made in Gaziantep, tin lined, with a wooden handle, a wooden spoon and a gift boxThe only cezve here that runs on induction, with dual pour spouts and a dishwasher-safe silicone handle
Body MaterialCopperStainless steel
Capacity CupsUp to 4 demitasse servings3-4 cups per batch
Capacity355 ml450 ml
Colour OptionsMatte Copper, BlackSilver
Made inTurkey - Gaziantep—
Dimensions—2.75"D x 7.7"W x 4"H, 3.3" base
Dishwasher Safe✕✓
Electric Compatible✓✓
Gas Compatible✓✓
Handle MaterialWoodSilicone-wrapped, stated stay-cool
Induction Compatible✕✓
Lining MaterialTin - stated lead-free—

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 →
Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve
  • +Runs on induction, which no other pot in this category does
  • +Dual pour spouts, so it pours cleanly left- or right-handed
  • +Silicone handle stated to stay cool, and it is dishwasher safe with the body
  • +1mm stainless with a double-layer base to resist scorching
  • +450ml brews 3-4 servings, and it arrives with a measuring scoop
  • −Stainless responds more slowly to heat than copper on a method decided in seconds
  • −The 3.3 inch base is small for an induction hob; the maker says to use a smaller zone
  • −No price appears anywhere in the record we have
  • −Weight and country of manufacture are not stated
Full Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve review →

Every specification, side by side

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper CezveMatiks Stainless Induction Cezve
Price
Price$49.99$24.99
Sizes and variants12 fl oz - Matte Copper12 fl oz - black18 fl oz15 fl oz / 450 ml
Who it suits
Best forAnyone who wants the complete traditional package and will pay for itAnyone with an induction hob who had been told cezves do not work on one
What sets it apart1mm hand-engraved copper made in Gaziantep, tin lined, with a wooden handle, a wooden spoon and a gift boxThe only cezve here that runs on induction, with dual pour spouts and a dishwasher-safe silicone handle
Compared withDEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik, Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve, Caizen Stainless Steel CezveDEMMEX Copper Cezve Ibrik, Hakan Hammered Copper Cezve, Caizen Stainless Steel Cezve
Specifications
Body MaterialCopperStainless steel
Capacity CupsUp to 4 demitasse servings3-4 cups per batch
Capacity355 ml450 ml
Colour OptionsMatte Copper, BlackSilver
Made inTurkey - Gaziantep—
Dimensions—2.75"D x 7.7"W x 4"H, 3.3" base
Dishwasher Safe✕✓
Electric Compatible✓✓
Gas Compatible✓✓
Handle MaterialWoodSilicone-wrapped, stated stay-cool
Heat SourceStovetop, it goes on a hobStovetop, it goes on a hob
Induction Compatible✕✓
Lining MaterialTin - stated lead-free—
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 mm1 mm

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve vs Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve: common questions

Which is better, BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve or Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve?

Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve scores 8.2 against 7.9, both computed from published specifications rather than opinion. BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve is still ahead on heat control & brew quality.

Is BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve or Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve cheaper?

BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve starts at $49.99, and Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve at $24.99.

Who is BCS Hand-Engraved Copper Cezve for?

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

Who is Matiks Stainless Induction Cezve for?

Anyone with an induction hob who had been told cezves do not work on one

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