Why is coffee served with water?
This interesting custom has its roots in history and culture.
Historical traditions
- The custom of serving water with coffee came to us from Turkey.
- Hospitable hosts served coffee and water to guests to find out if they were hungry.
- The hungry guest chose a glass of water, and the full one chose coffee.
- This tradition spread to other countries, including Europe.
Coffee tastings
- Professional coffee tasters (cuppers) always have water on their table.
- Water helps clear your taste buds between tasting different coffees.
Modern coffee serving
- Many coffee shops, especially those that specialize in coffee, serve a glass of water.
- Cleansing the receptors is the main function of water before coffee.
- If you ate something before drinking coffee, a sip of water will help you fully enjoy the taste of the drink.
Different countries, different customs
Different countries have their own rules for serving water with coffee.
- For example, in Italy and France it is customary to drink some water before coffee.
- In Scandinavian countries, on the contrary, hot water is served to dilute overly strong coffee.
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