<strong>4 unique coffee-drinking traditions from across the world </strong>
Apart from tea, coffee happens to be one of the most popular beverages around the world. There are millions of coffee-lovers who can’t imagine their days without this beverage. In fact, coffee-drinking has become such an integral part of our popular culture that it has led to the boom of cafe chains worldwide. However, long before cafe culture started emerging, coffee was made, served and even consumed with lots of traditions associated with it. Here is a list of few such popular and unique coffee related traditions that have been there for ages.
‘Fika’ in Sweden
Contrary to what Americans have put to practice, coffee in Sweden is not something that one grabs on the go or drinks during commute or while doing some other work. There, they follow a coffee tradition called ‘fika’ coffee stead, coffee-drinking and coffee culture in Sweden called ‘fika’. According to the fika tradition, one has to sip coffee while taking a break, relaxing, or sitting down, either by oneself or with peers while engaging in a conversation.
Cappuccino only during the day in Italy
Italians consider coffee-drinking as a pious job, so much so that they make sure that cappuccino (coffee made from black coffee beans and milk) is only drunk during the day and never at night. They reserve cups of espresso (brewing finely grounded coffee under high pressure) when they have to stay active and alert or have some important assignments to finish.
Unfiltered coffee in Turkey
There is a popular Turkish saying “Coffee should be as black as hell, as strong as death and as sweet as love.” To adhere to this, coffee in Turkey is made in a small brass or copper pot called ‘cezve.’ Moreover, the speciality of Turkish coffee is that it is unfiltered and made by brewing finely ground coffee in open flame. Another popular coffee-drinking tradition in Turkey is serving the beverage with candies to counter its bitterness.
‘Jebena’ in Ethiopia
Coffee happens to be the national drink of Ethiopia, the place where famous coffee breed ‘arabica’ originated from. A popular coffee tradition from this African country is roasting of coffee beans in front of the guests using a clay pot called ‘jebena’. In Ethiopia, coffee is served in three distinct forms: the most condensed and strongest is called ‘abol’, followed by a dialled down method called ‘tona’ and finally a refined and light form called ‘baraka.’