xBlackCatx: TURKISH COFFEE

Turkish coffee is a methof of preparing unfiltered coffee. The earliest evidence of Turkish coffee comes from Yemen. In 1517 the Ottoman governer of Yemen Özdemir Pasha found this new coffee style. He introduced it to the Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. This coffee impressed the Sultan Suleiman and he gave the Royal seal off approve to it. At present, it is found in Indonesia, Eastern Europe, North Africa, the Caucasus, the Balkans and the Middle East.

The Preparation of Turkish Coffee:

Coffee beans which roasted and finely sifted are put into cezve and then if consumed with sugar , when added, four degress of sweetness are used. First one is little sugar, half a level teaspoon of sugar. Second one is medium sugar, a level teaspoon of sugar. Third one is a lot of sugar, one and a half or two level teaspoons and the last one is no sugar (if consumed without sugar). After added water, it is put on moderate heat and simmered, not boiling. It starts to boil, cezve is removed from the heat and pour into the cups. It is served with Turkish delight or chocolate