Turk Kahvesi or Turkish Coffee

"Türk Kahvesi"

Türk Kahvesi or Turkish Coffee

There is a saying in Turkiye "Bir fincan kahvenin kırk yıl hatırı vardır" meaning "A cup of coffee has a memory for forty years". This proverb gives the idea of the importance of Turkish coffee in Turkish culture. With a history of more than 500 years, it is listed in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage. So interesting, do you want to taste Turkish coffee or Türk Kahvesi?

The Origin

The governor of Yemen introduced coffee to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent who popularized it throughout his empire. During the reign of Sultan Murat lV, drinking coffee was prohibited and punishable by execution because it was seen as a drug. But the immense popularity of the drink meant that the Sultan had to lift the ban and legalize the consumption of coffee.

The coffee culture spread in Europe from the Ottomans, and even though Europe changed the way it was prepared and drunk, Türkiye managed to preserve the original method of preparing and brewing Turkish coffee.

Fascinating Culture

A very interesting fact about Turk Kahvesi is that if a guest is offered coffee and water and he drinks the water, it means the guest is hungry and the host will offer him food. If the guest drinks coffee, then the guest will be offered snacks, since he isn't hungry.

The coffee culture spread in Europe from the Ottomans, and even though Europe changed the way it was prepared and drunk, Türkiye managed to preserve the original method of preparing and brewing Turkish coffee.

"Turkish coffee prepared in sand"

Preparation

Coffee beans are finely ground and brewed by boiling along with water and sugar in a special pot called 'Cezve'. It is prepared with either little, average, or too much sugar or without any sugar. The top half of the first boil is distributed to three cups and the remainder is returned to heat for a second boiling, after which, it too is distributed among the cups.

"Turkish coffee with turkish delight"

Turkish coffee is served in small beautiful cups made of porcelain glass. It is often served along with a little piece of Turkish delight.

A very interesting fact about Türk Kahvesi is that if a guest is offered coffee and water and he drinks the water, it means the guest is hungry and the host will offer him food. If the guest drinks coffee, then the guest will be offered snacks, since he isn't hungry.

The coffee culture spread in Europe from the Ottomans, and even though Europe changed the way it was prepared and drunk, Türkiye managed to preserve the original method of preparing and brewing Turkish coffee.

Visit Turkiye and enjoy Turkish Coffee, taste the coffee the way sultans tasted.

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