Turkish Coffee Pot

The history of Turkish coffee dates towards the mid 1500’s when Syrian merchants first introduced coffee for the city of Istanbul. For quite some time after that coffee had something of a track record as a drink associated with intellectuals and had not spread a lot in popularity. During the 17th century the Ottoman Court grew to become a mecca for coffee drinking when coffeemakers dished up the beverage to the Sultan.

During those years women had been schooled extensively on the finer points of making and serving coffee. Men searching for a wife would often pick their choice dependent upon the taste and presentation of the woman’s coffee.

As early as the time of the Ottoman Sultans to right now coffee has played a huge role in Turkish life. Coffee houses became a part of the fabric of social life and the coffee houses have preserved their role right up until nowadays where they function as meeting spots for both local people and tourists alike.

Turkish Coffee is a mainstay these days 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 produce Turkish coffee water is first boiled after which coffee is added. As the coffee returns to boil the Ibrick is removed from the heat. This cycle of boiling and cooling is duplicated several times.

As the brew begins to boil, it forms a froth, it is this foam that identifies Turkish Coffee. The correct preparation is actually somewhat of an art form because it’s important to go back to boil several times without burning the coffee which would certainly make it bitter.

Frequently Cardamom is added to the coffee before brewing. Traditional Turkish coffee offers six sweetness levels from black to very sweet. After brewing 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 froth will collapse. Enjoy your Turkish Coffee.

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