I decided to record a video about Turkish coffee while I was drinking Turkish coffee.
Why life is not that simple?
Suggestion: It would be great that you prepare a coffee to drink while you watch the video - If you like coffee, of course.
It's not necessary it's a Turkish coffee.
Can a cup of coffee fill a whole video? It can, if this coffee is UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage (2013),
and it has cultural and social importance.
It smells so good.
It seems coffee arrived in Turkey from Syria in 1554,
The time when the first coffee shops were open.
They became really important because it was the perfect place to gather, apart from mosques.
Preparing Turkish coffee is a ceremony in itself.
Coffee is still prepared in the traditional way in some places.
Warming it in sand that has previously been heated up on fire.
What you need to prepare Turkish coffe is "the Turkish coffee kit"...
which basically is: 1) Turkish coffee and 2) this metal utensil called cezve.
I have to thank my friend Engin for both things, this video is possibe because of him.
He is the person who gave me both things ...
And he also makes sure that I don't run out of Turkish tea/coffee
So please, thank him in the comments too...I bet he will be able to understand you if you write in Spanish.
Anyway, we need a cezve, which is this metal jug.
You can find ornate or simple ones. The one I will use is practical...
But I also have this one, which is just decorative.
By the way, you can find electric cezve too, but...what's the fun in that?
I will use Mehmet Effendi Coffee, one of the most popular ones in Turkey.
It seems Mehmet Effendi was the first Turk who started to sell roasted coffee in 1871.
Before that, people would buy coffee beans and roast them at home.
It's important for you to know that sugar is added to the coffee while it's being prepared, never after that.
Turkish coffee can't be stirred, be careful!
Milk is not added.
Turkish coffee is drunk while it's hot and in small sips.
Excuse me, I don't want it to be cold.
Small cups are used, just like the ones for an espresso.
Traditional ones are just like this one (no handle)
That's why they are put in this other tool.
Nowadays the cups of coffee can have handle, but I just prefer to drink it like that.
Spices can be added to the coffee, just like cinnamom or cardamom.
I've never tried it with cinnamom, but every Turkish Coffee I drank in Syria was spiced with cardamom...
I can say I'm not a big fan of it.
Turkish delights or a glass of water are a good company for the Turkish coffee, but I drink it just like that.
Attention! You have to stop drinking when you feel the dregs in your mouth.
I give this advice for all those who will drink Turkish coffee for the first time.
Can you see? You don't have to keep drinking from now on.
When the coffee is over, some people (mostly women) read the future in the dregs (telva).
It's a deep rooted tradition, with shamanic connotations.
It can be done in a professional way, in special coffe shops...
...where someone interprets the dregs (sometimes using tarot cards)
Or...it can also be done in a less proffessional way, the way we are going to use now.
What it has to be done is to place the plate over the cup, and turn it fastly.
Dregs fall down in this way, it usually takes some minutes.
A coin or a ring can be placed over the cup,
I'm going to use a Turkish coin (lira)
It will help the dregs to get cold and also it will transfer my personal energy.
I'm going to leave it for a while.
In fact, Turks can drink coffee at any time.
They usually take it after lunch or dinner. It used to take my attention because we don't drink coffee after dinner in Spain.
A cup of coffee is a part of the life of every Turk. Either to spend a good time with friends, to give good news or to celebrate (for example, wedding).
To serve coffee symbolizes hospitality and good manners, so it will probably be served to you if you visit any Turkish home.
Then you'd be asked if you want it with sugar or not.
It can be without sugar, with a bit of sugar, or with a lot of sugar.
The guests are served in the first place, starting by the oldest person - to show respect.
I could observe this in other countries as well. But I think it's done in a different way in Spain.
Our serving system is based on the position of every person,
If another system is used, I think women are served first and then men.
If there is any expert in protocol, please, let me know in the comments.
There is a tradition related to the engagement ceremony.
When the bride's family receives the groom at their home, coffee is served.
Sometimes salt- not sugar- is added to the coffee that will be served to the groom.
If the groom drinks it all without any complaint, he will be well accepted in the family.
Take note, guys! In case you ever find yourself in such situation.
You too take note, girls. In case you have any idea for your engagement ceremony.
Ok, let's see what my future tells us.
I suppose I don't have to mention that this can't be done with a normal coffee.
Just in case.
Let's see
Look what happened.
I don't know if this is good or bad, can any Turk tell me what does it mean?
So this is my result. What do you see?
What do you predict for my future?
I wish I could have a Turkish coffee in every video.
I have specially enjoy this video, I had an excuse to drink one!
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