The historical past of Turkish coffee dates to the mid 1500’s when Syrian traders first introduced coffee to the city of Istanbul. For quite some time thereafter coffee experienced something of a track record as a beverage of intellectuals and had not really spread much in popularity. In the 17th century the Ottoman Court grew to become a mecca for coffee drinking when coffee makers dished up the beverage to the Sultan.
During those many years women had been schooled extensively about the finer points of making and serving coffee. Men searching for a wife would often select their choice based upon the flavour and presentation of her coffee.
As early as the period of the Ottoman Sultans to today coffee has enjoyed a huge role in Turkish life. Coffee houses grew to become part of the fabric of social life and the coffee houses have maintained their particular role until finally today where they function as meeting places for both local people and tourists alike.
Turkish Coffee is really a mainstay today not only in Turkey but also in North Africa and the Middle East as well as the Balkans and Caucasus. The coffee is made from Arabica coffee beans and brewed inside a little pot well-known as an Ibrick.
To make Turkish coffee water is first boiled after which coffee is added. As the coffee returns to boil the Ibrick is taken away from the heat. This routine of boiling and cooling is repeated repeatedly.
As the brew begins to boil, it forms a foam, it is this foam that distinguishes Turkish Coffee. The correct preparation is actually somewhat of an art form because it is necessary to go back to boil several times with out burning the coffee which would certainly make it bitter.
Often Cardamom is added to the coffee before brewing. Traditional Turkish coffee offers six sweetness levels from black to extremely sweet. After preparing the foam will be evenly distributed among the drinkers and then the left over coffee is evenly divided.
Keep in mind to not stir the coffee or the foam will collapse. Enjoy your Turkish Coffee.
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