Turkish Coffee is the name of the coffee preparation and cooking method discovered by the Turks. It has a special taste, foam, smell, cooking, offering... in short, it has a unique identity and tradition.
The Journey of Turkish Coffee to Istanbul
Madenci Gıda Turkish Coffee in History Since 1955 The history of Turkish coffee is shown as Abyssinia as the origin of coffee. Over time, coffee moved from there to Yemen and then spread to the entire Middle East. Coffee in the Ottomans There are two stories about the arrival of coffee in the Ottoman Empire. According to the first, it was brought to Istanbul in 1554 by two Syrian entrepreneurs (Hukm from Aleppo and Shams from Damascus). According to the other story, Özdemir Pasha, who was the Governor of Yemen under Suleiman the Magnificent in 1517, brought coffee, which he admired, to Istanbul. The Governor of Yemen, Özdemir Pasha, thus carries the coffee he brought from Yemen to the palace. Turkish coffee is meticulously served to the Sultan in the magnificent halls of the palace by coffee masters with a staff of 40 people. In the Harem, coffee-making classes begin for the concubines. Whichever story is true, the correct point is that coffee and coffee culture spread rapidly among the Turks. The public became acquainted with coffee thanks to the coffeehouses that were first opened in Tahtakale and spread rapidly throughout the city. Coffeehouses and coffee culture, where books and beautiful writings were read, chess and backgammon were played, poetry and literature conversations were held, left their mark on the social life of the period. Coffee, which took its place in the palace kitchen and in the houses, began to be consumed in large quantities. After the raw coffee beans were roasted in pans, they were beaten in mortars, cooked in coffee pots, and served with great care to the most respected friends.
Thanks to the brand new preparation method invented by the Turks, coffee was cooked in pots and coffee pots and took the name Turkish coffee. The interest in Turkish coffee from the Ottomans to Europe was not limited to the Ottoman lands… The merchants from Venice in 1615 and from Marseille in 1650 also spread Turkish coffee to the world. Italian traveler Pietro della Valle tells his friends about different information about the drink he tasted and admired. However, coffee is not widely consumed in Europe at this time. Because, on the one hand, religion and on the other hand, medical people do not have any positive comments about this mysterious drink! Another event that made Turkish coffee known in Europe is a diplomatic initiative. In 1669, Ottoman Ambassador Hoşsohbet Nüktedan Süleyman Ağa was sent to Paris for relations between the Ottoman Empire and the Kingdom of France. Süleyman Ağa's XIV. Although his visit to St. Louis did not go well, Turkish coffee was offered to Parisian society while Süleyman Ağa stayed in Paris with his entourage of 20 people. When Agha leaves Paris, his coffee shop stays in Paris and opens a coffee shop… But there is a war behind the rooting of Turkish coffee in Europe… Austrians meet coffee in 1683 thanks to the Ottoman Army's Siege of Vienna. The Ottoman Army, who retreated from the gates of Vienna, leaves about 250 kg of coffee there. In fact, these coffee sacks were almost spilled into the Danube because they were mistaken for camel fodder by Viennese soldiers. However, George Kolschitzki, an Austrian agent who knows Turkish culture closely, opens a coffee shop in Vienna with these coffees… Thus, Turkish coffee culture slowly begins to spread to all Western countries… Turkish coffee is the nostalgic one that was created in our country with its unique features and spread all over the world from there. It has taken its place in the world as a taste…
Our Turkish coffee, which has signed a history for which it got its name, has now become the indispensable taste of conversations that warm our hearts. Let's start by saying that besides accompanying our conversations, its benefits are also important...
1- It reduces stress!
Drinking Turkish coffee in moderation reduces stress. In many studies, it has been determined that Turkish coffee reduces the risk of depression by about 40%.
2- It gives energy!
It is recommended that those who want to start the day more energetically drink a cup of Turkish coffee after breakfast.
3- It makes the metabolism work faster!
Especially sugar-free Turkish coffee is effective in faster metabolism.
4- It gives a feeling of satiety!
Turkish coffee, which gives a feeling of satiety, is often included in diet lists.
**Those who want to lose weight quickly and in a healthy way can drink unsweetened or low-sugar Turkish coffee between meals.
But in our daily life, as it warms us and provides benefits, when the consumption amount is exceeded, its harmful aspects will also emerge. Let's see what the harms are..
5- Nervousness!
Both insomnia and the stimulating substances in coffee cause irritability in some people. Herbal teas should be consumed instead of black tea and coffee in order to get rid of constant nervousness.
6- Heart rhythm disorders!
Tachycardia is the beating of the heart faster than normal. Drinking more than 1 cup of Turkish coffee a day, especially for people over the age of 50, may cause palpitations and tachycardia.
7- Weakening of the immune system!
If more caffeine enters the body than it needs, it means that the vitamins in the body decrease. This indirectly causes a weakening of the immune system and a decrease in body resistance. The risk of catching winter diseases, especially flu and cold, increases.
