A Cultural Heritage of Turkey confirmed by UNESCO
Istanbul was introduced to coffee on the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, by Özdemir Pasha, the Ottoman Governor of Yemen who had grown to love the drink while he was living in Turkey.
This coffee soon became a vital part of the cuisine in the palace. For this reason was created the position of Chief Coffee Maker, who had as duty to brew the Sultan's or his patrons coffee! He was chosen for his loyalty and ability to keep all the secrets surrounding the coffee! |
Kurukahveci Mehmet EfendiSince 1871, Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi approached coffee production as an art form, passing on the skills, knowledge, experience and intricacies of the craft from father to son and from master to apprentice. In line with their mission to introduce future generations to Turkish Coffee! Today, you can find it : Tahmis Sokak 66 Eminonu, next to the Spice Market |
About Turkish Coffee
- The world’s oldest coffee brewing method
- Thicker, softer and more aromatic than many other types of coffee
- The only coffee that can be boiled
- The only coffee that can be used to predict the future. Cafedomancy is the use of coffee grounds to cast fortunes