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The Turkish ambassador who introduced coffee to Paris

In the latter half the 17th century, desperate to rectify their deteriorating relationships with the Ottoman Empire, the French welcomed the Sultan's new ambassador to Paris with great enthusiasm. Suleiman Aga arrived in Paris with a company of 20 people, which included his servants, wifes and chief coffeemaker, Kirkor in August 1669.  We are not sure how much Suleiman Aga contributed to the political situation between the two countries, but he definitely left his mark in the high society of Paris. During his stay, Süleiman Aga's house which was decorated with the most lavish oriental furniture and textiles, his humorous conversations especially with his female guests and delicious coffee served to the guests became so popular that the people were...

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A gift from Izmir to London

London's first coffeehouse was opened by Pasqua Rosee in 1652. Rosee was a Greek immigrant who came to London from Izmir.  During his time in Izmir, Rosee was working with an English merchant named Daniel Edwards. He had learned the Turkish language and customs. Among other things, he had excelled in Turkish coffee. When Edwards decided to go back to England in 1651, he took Rosee with him. Rosee continued to work for Edwards in London. In addition to his support in business, he was also making Turkish coffee to Edwards and his guests. Soon his coffee became so popular among the merchants of London, that his boss encouraged Rosee to open a coffeehouse nearby.  "Pasqua Rosee's Head" was opened in...

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Coffee Talks launches electrical Arabic coffee maker, Arzum Dallah

Coffee Talks proudly announces the launch of its first electrical Arabic coffee maker, Arzum Dallah.The new product, which has a capacity of 1.3lt, can be set at 6 different brewing times from 5 minutes to 30 minutes. Its functions are controlled via LED display and a digital control panel.Arzum Dallah is now available in the UK, at selected retailers and www.coffeetalks.co.uk, simultaneously with several other Arzum markets.About Arabic CoffeeArabic coffee is an indispensable part of the millions of people living in the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula. Arabic coffee doesn’t indicate a particular type of coffee bean, but it is all about how coffee is brewed. Although this brewing method changes slightly from region to region, its core feature...

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Arzum Heptaze will keep your tea fresh

We are pleased to add a new and exciting Arzum product to our range in January 2020. Arzum Heptaze is not an ordinary electrical tea maker. Thanks to its removable infuser, which is made of stainless steel, your tea can maintain its freshness for a long time. Heptaze comprises two pots; a bigger pot, which can also be used as a normal kettle, with a capacity of 1.8 litres, and a smaller teapot, with a capacity of 0.8 litres. To ensure durability, the tea pot is made of high-quality Schott glass. Like all electrical products from Coffee Talks, Arzum Heptaze complies with all UK requirements and is furnished with 3-pin British plug. It is delivered from our stock in the UK...

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