Opulent lives of the Ottoman sultans
2012-05-03 19:51
Coffee should be as dark as hell, as strong as death and as sweet as love.
It’s no wonder this famous coffee-themed proverb is from Turkey. After all, the world’s first coffeehouse was established in the 17th century Istanbul, during the time of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman sultans’ love for coffee was notorious; they had at least six maids serving the beverage, using some of the most expensive burners, pots and cups ― all made of silver and diamonds.
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