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The Fine Art Of Turkish Coffee Preparation
Posted by admin in Coffee Art on September 28, 2011
Even though modern day Turkey has been exposed to the likes of espressos and cappuccinos, the ever present faithful of Turkish coffee still plays a significant role in social culture within Turkey. In fact, Turkish coffee is actually drunk the world over, with Turkish emigrants taking the fine art of coffee preparation across the globe.
In fact, even in today’s modern world, the age old tradition of the elders where coffee is used to help select a bride is still practiced. This common practice allows for a young woman to serve her prospective in-laws so that they can inspect her beauty and grace. The manner in which the coffee is prepared and served is scrutinized to the last detail, and so a good showing in this specific ritual can ensure a prospective bride access to the man she wants.
Nowadays, coffee has become more of a social drink, and it is common for the men to spend hours in coffee houses, and they usually become very animated in discussions over politics and religion or any topic that is making headlines, wherever in the world the coffee drinkers may be. The Turkish coffe is usually served after a meal with a piece of “lokum” or what is known as Turkish delight. However, it cannot be denied that a poorly prepared cup of coffee will infuriate the often temperamental Turkish coffee drinkers.
For a successful preparation of the coffee, various special apparatus are used. A defined heating source is required, along with a brewing pot, sugar and teaspoon. These are the main items that are required for the purpose. Read the rest of this entry »
How To Generate A Plain-Looking Coffee Art
Posted by admin in Coffee Art on September 28, 2011
Drinking coffee nowadays is such a fad. With so many coffee shops that are popping amidst the metropolis, coffee is getting its glory being the national drink of yuppies. At this moment, coffee drinkers are rejoicing because they can have their caffeine fix right across the street. Aside from coffee’s addicting aroma and fantastic taste, one interesting thing about it is the coffee art.
Coffee art or latte art is done by pouring milk on espresso that makes foam on top of your coffee. This foam is where baristas and coffee fanatics can sketch an image from plain flowers into elaborate faces. This kind of art is one of coffee shops’ current promotional strategy to gain more strategy and build brand building. Of course, it wouldn’t be whole with a promotional cup in tow.
Sounds complicated? Well, if you think that you don’t bear the capacity to whip an art on your coffee froth, you should think over. You just need a personalized cup of your choice, coffee, a dash of creativity and Internet connection. Just read this article and be enthralled by how your hands could radiate magic on a cup of hot latte. As a beginner, experts say that you can begin by devising a basic leaf..
Step One. attain a cup of milk and steam it until it reaches body temperature. Continually stir it in clockwise whirlpool. Make sure that the temperature wouldn’t go beyond 155 degrees Fahrenheit. Read the rest of this entry »