December 5: World Turkish Coffee Day 

What Turk doesn't love Turkish coffee? There are practically none:) Foreigners also appreciate the taste of this wonderful drink. And it is hard to find a better gift than a bag of Turkish coffee brought from Turkey. In Turkish even the word "breakfast" is translated as "after coffee" - kahvaltı (kahve altı).

Due to its unique taste and great cultural significance, in 2013 Turkish coffee was included in the list of intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO, which proclaimed December 5 as World Turkish Coffee Day.

Coffee was imported to Turkey from Yemen during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Since the middle of the 16th century, public coffee houses began to appear in Istanbul, which made the drink popular among different segments of the population. As the fashion for Turkish coffee spread outside the region, merchants began to trade coffee beans with other countries. The drink, due to its rich flavor and spectacular rituals when served, attracted attention in coffee houses across Europe.

The distinctive feature of Turkish coffee is the careful grinding. The coffee beans are ground into powder and brewed over low heat, with the grounds settling to the bottom of the cup. Turkish coffee is characterized by the consistency of the recipe over many centuries, unlike European methods of preparation.

The uniqueness of Turkish coffee is also evident in its presentation. The drink, poured into small cups, is accompanied by a glass of water. Water refreshes the taste of receptors and emphasizes the aroma of coffee. And of course, a properly brewed drink should have a thick foam. There is even an omen: the thicker the foam of the coffee that the bride has brewed for her groom, the more she loves him. Accordingly, the lack of crema speaks about the exact opposite feelings for the groom:)

Do you like Turkish coffee?

P.S. Today in Turkey online store "Kahve dünyasi" offers a promotion for customers: to any purchase you get a bag of coffee as a gift!

https://www.kahvedunyasi.com/