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[Stout]

Unless I am mistaken, Turkey does not grow any coffee beans since the climate is not right for such crops, the actual naming of the coffee is the result of the manner in which it is ground and roasted.
Brazil is the main exporter of coffee, although there are other countries able to export it I don't think Turkey is among them.
As to which is the best, surely that is a matter of individual taste and therefore cannot be resolved by argument.
In order to present a fair observation on the subject, I think Greece is also unable to grow coffee beans, unless some member knows different.

[denizaksulu]

ah, so it's relly about where the water came from? i think i am getting it!

Just where it was made GG. I doubt the original 'Turkish' coffee, had ground chickpeas in it, so we can safely call it Cyprus (style) Coffee.
I tried Turkish Coffee in Istanbul, it was horrible. Never had it again Iin Istanbul)
My grand mother (RIP) was the wife of a Muhhtar and ran a little coffee shop/corner for numerous visitors, she knew how to make the stuff.

[Nikitas]

The coffee is arabic, and each side calls it by the name that suits them, ie Cypriot, Greek or Turkish. But it is still Arabic coffee and it is roasted and ground differently from other coffees. The best one is made in Lebanon and is flavored with cardamon.

Lemons and limes are not the same! In Cyprus we grow lemons. Limes are usually imported from Egypt and other places to the south. In Greek limes are called "moscholemona", scented lemons. They even look different from a distance,lemons are big and yellow, limes are small and greenish.

[denizaksulu]

The coffee is arabic, and each side calls it by the name that suits them, ie Cypriot, Greek or Turkish. But it is still Arabic coffee and it is roasted and ground differently from other coffees. The best one is made in Lebanon and is flavored with cardamon.

Lemons and limes are not the same! In Cyprus we grow lemons. Limes are usually imported from Egypt and other places to the south. In Greek limes are called "moscholemona", scented lemons. They even look different from a distance,lemons are big and yellow, limes are small and greenish.

Also, lemons are 'ovoid' in shape whilst limes are more rounded and much smaller.

Nikitas, my friend. I read your solution twice. I am still trying to dis-entangle the options. Only the 'author' knows what they are talking about. It seems to be penned by more that one person.

Regards

[webbo]

The coffee is arabic, and each side calls it by the name that suits them, ie Cypriot, Greek or Turkish. But it is still Arabic coffee and it is roasted and ground differently from other coffees. The best one is made in Lebanon and is flavored with cardamon.

Lemons and limes are not the same! In Cyprus we grow lemons. Limes are usually imported from Egypt and other places to the south. In Greek limes are called "moscholemona", scented lemons. They even look different from a distance,lemons are big and yellow, limes are small and greenish.

Never had a coffee like that before!! I am now intrigued, can you describe the taste as I generally use cardamons in my curries!!!
Would it work in run of the mill coffee like Nescafe?

Cheers

Bubbles x

[halil]

Turkish coffee and Cyprus coffee are the same thing?
where is it from originally? i just wonder why the same beverage goes by 2 different names. it's not like it's Greek coffee and Turkish coffee.... if it's the same thing, than why not just pick one name for it.

and that also reminds me of something my GC told me once. he didn't know what a lime was, and said the GCs called them "green lemons." is this true? this also makes no sense to me. too many syllables to say "green lemons" when one could easily just say "limes." or why not call them all limes?-- so there would be "yellow limes" and "green limes." greek is such an ancient language, and they eat alot of lemons/limes, no matter what color they are, so why not call them what they really are?

i don't get it. can anyone explain?????
thanks.

Turkish Coffee



Cyprus Coffee

[denizaksulu]

The coffee is arabic, and each side calls it by the name that suits them, ie Cypriot, Greek or Turkish. But it is still Arabic coffee and it is roasted and ground differently from other coffees. The best one is made in Lebanon and is flavored with cardamon.

Lemons and limes are not the same! In Cyprus we grow lemons. Limes are usually imported from Egypt and other places to the south. In Greek limes are called "moscholemona", scented lemons. They even look different from a distance,lemons are big and yellow, limes are small and greenish.

Never had a coffee like that before!! I am now intrigued, can you describe the taste as I generally use cardamons in my curries!!!
Would it work in run of the mill coffee like Nescafe?

Cheers

Bubbles x

The 'ahva Arabiyye (Arabic Coffee) (the letter 'K' of Kahva is silent in the local dialect) Is usually 'prepared' in a coffee pot with a spout flattened on both sides. The cardamom pods are split and placed inside the 'spout' and the coffee is poured into tiny 'thimble' sized cups. (Palestinian way, no doubt, Bedouins as well). The gentle and refreshing aroma of the cardamom gives this coffee a special quality.

[Bananiot]

I think glikolemono is also another Greek name for lime. English sailors used to take limes on long boat trips, before engines were discovered and thus they were the cause for English people in general earning the nickname "limeys".

Limes are rich in vitamin C which prevents scurvy, a vitamin C deficiency disease.

[Kikapu]

Also, lemons are 'ovoid' in shape whilst limes are more rounded and much smaller.

Regards

To me, limes are good for 2 things;

1. A slice of lime pushed into the bottle of Mexican beer "Corona", so as you drink the beer, it passes through the lime into your mouth. Refreshing.!!!

It is common in Europe, the United States, Australia and Canada for Corona to be served with a slice of lime in the neck.

The reason for the lime is that hop compounds degrade when they come into contact with light. This causes beer in clear bottles to turn 'skunky.' The lime is used to mask this aroma.

2. Florida style "Key Lime Pie".

[Smiler Brian]

Turkish coffee and Cyprus coffee are the same thing?
where is it from originally? i just wonder why the same beverage goes by 2 different names. it's not like it's Greek coffee and Turkish coffee.... if it's the same thing, than why not just pick one name for it.

and that also reminds me of something my GC told me once. he didn't know what a lime was, and said the GCs called them "green lemons." is this true? this also makes no sense to me. too many syllables to say "green lemons" when one could easily just say "limes." or why not call them all limes?-- so there would be "yellow limes" and "green limes." greek is such an ancient language, and they eat alot of lemons/limes, no matter what color they are, so why not call them what they really are?

i don't get it. can anyone explain?????
thanks.

Turkish Coffee



Cyprus Coffee

So Turkish coffee is the one that spills over two thirds of your desk and is very hard to get rid of?