Why is Turkish coffee so bitter? introduction to the practice of authentic Turkish coffee.

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It is said that the method of drinking sugar and milk in coffee has spread since Turkish coffee, but what is the beginning? It seems that the Turkish motto "coffee must be sweet" is deeply involved.

Egypt's expedition to the Ottoman Empire and the introduction of coffee

Turkey transmitted coffee (Ottoman Empire), which was made during Emperor Selim's 1517 expedition to Egypt that had been said to be triggered. It is said that Selim I, who conquered Egypt, brought coffee to Constantinople in the capital Istanbul.

From "Kafuwa" to "Kaafe"

This coffee, called "Kafuwa" in Arabic, is called "Kahvet" in Turkey. However, it did not immediately spread to the public, but it is said to have spread to Damascus, Aleppo and other parts of Syria.

The coffee shop was built in Damascus and seemed to have gained a high reputation at that time.

In the coffee shop in Istanbul.

It is said that coffee passing through the citizens of Istanbul was the time of Emperor Suleiman's empire. In 1554, a complete cafe was built, and the citizens of Istanbul said they liked coffee.

The cafe has become a popular place in a luxurious interior and a comfortable atmosphere, and has won the hearts of citizens as a social gathering place. The place was also used as a forum for exchange of views and later became the prototype of cafes in many parts of Europe.

Is the coffee sweet?

Coffee, which has spread to the Islamic world, said it initially used a spice called cardamom without sugar and milk. It is said that sugar and milk began to be placed in the 17th century.

It is said that the method of sugar began in Cairo about 1600 years ago, and milk began to be released around 1660. However, due to a superstition, "Milk Coffee causes leprosy" is not common to drink milk.

Coffee is "sweet", but common sense

On the other hand, it seems that how to drink sugar into coffee becomes "commonplace". In Turkey, everyone is drinking coffee, so some people say "coffee must be sweet" was born.

It's natural to put sugar in coffee.

How's it going? I introduced the history of Turkish coffee. From here until the coffee is transported to Europe, this is not a story of the distant future. Coffee transported from Turkey to Europe has been popular in various countries since then.