Turkish Coffee

Turkish coffee, with its authentic taste, foam, fragrance, and presentation, is a genuine tradition and has a special place, making it indispensable in both our daily lives and special occasions.

As far as is known, coffee arrived in the Ottoman Empire by ships from Yemen in the mid-16th century, and with the spread of Turkish Coffee first to the palace, and later gradually reaching homes and social spaces, this ancient culture took root.

According to another rumor, the Ottoman Empire first met coffee in 1553. This narration is based on two individuals who came to Istanbul, rented a shop in Tahtakale, and started selling coffee and this new and delicious drink was embraced by both the palace and the public.

Turkish coffee, with its entirely new preparation method, was being ground in hand mills by the Turks and then slowly brewed over ember in pots and cezves (special pots for Turkish coffee). In a short while, the taste and fame of Turkish coffee spread first to Europe and then to the whole world, thanks to the merchants, travelers and Ottoman ambassadors who made their way to Istanbul. It is rumored that the introduction and spread of the drinkable form of coffee to Europe occurred through Venetian merchants, taking Anatolia as an example.

Turkish coffee is a type of coffee made by brewing finely ground coffee beans with boiling water. Turkish coffee is produced by blending high quality roasted Arabica coffee beans produced in Brazil and Central America. It is served in small cups. It is the only coffee served with its grounds.

Many people know how important tea is to the British. British people set aside a special time for tea and pay great attention to the preparation and serving stages. Similarly, Turkish coffee has an important place in Turkish culture. Because it is not consumed only as a drink. Culturally, Turkish coffee is a traditional drink that is consumed on special occasions, particularly by the elders, and accompanies conversations. Moreover, the proverb “A cup of coffee has a memory of forty years” highlights the importance of its place in the culture.

Turkish coffee is so deeply ingrained in the culture of this region that people sometimes learn about what the future holds for them by reading the grounds of their Turkish coffee.