World Turkish Coffee Day is a tribute to the world's oldest method of making the most popular drink in the world. The Turks came up with this method in the 16th century. Today, Turkish coffee with a 500-year history and rich rituals is a whole way of life.
On Turkey's initiative, in 2013 UNESCO included Turkish coffee in the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage and declared December 5 "World Turkish Coffee Day". On the occasion of the significant date on Monday, December 5, from 12 to 13 o'clock, Turkish coffee will be served in front of the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Ashgabat, located at 59 Gorogly Street.
On Sunday, December 4, Turkish coffee was also served to the guests at the Turkish table, which was organized by the Turkish Embassy at the Winter Bazaar event at the Ashgabat International School.
Why is Turkish coffee different?
In addition to the strong aroma, Turkish coffee has a special way of cooking and serving. Roasted and finely ground coffee beans are brewed in a jezve (a small cone-shaped coffee pot with a long handle), optionally with or without sugar.
Turkish coffee is served unfiltered in small cups, along with water. The more foam, the better. It is a healthier drink than other types of coffee, as it is a strong antioxidant when consumed without sugar. Together with it, it is customary to eat a small dessert, usually Turkish delight.
Another essential tradition is fortune–telling on coffee grounds left over after drinking, i.e. predicting the future. Divination by coffee grounds is an important part of the Turkish coffee ritual and an occasion for pleasant conversations.
Turkish coffee is much more than a drink, it is an important tool that strengthens the connection between people and improves friendship. A very common saying in Turkey says: "A cup of Turkish coffee will be remembered for 40 years." Turkish coffee symbolizes friendship and hospitality.
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