COFFEE AS AN INTERNATIONAL BEVERAGE AND ITS INFLUENCE ON CULTURAL COMMUNICATION

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Coffee, which originated in Ethiopia and spread from here to the whole world, is an international beverage enjoyed and consumed by people in different parts of the world for many years. It is highly preferred in America and Europe. In Eastern culture, drinking coffee is a basic indicator of identity for Arab and Muslim societies. There is no specific time to drink coffee. It can usually be consumed between meals, after meals or at different times of the day. Coffee types are named according to their form, preparation, serving, taste, place of cultivation, colour, and quality. When the coffee types are examined, it is generally seen that they are brewed without being cooked. Unlike Western types of coffee, Turkish coffee is distinguished from other coffees in the world by being finely ground, served with coffee grounds, adding sugar during cooking, and being boiled slowly. Raw coffee must be carefully stored because ground coffee has a high ability to absorb odours in the environment. This causes a bad taste and odour in the coffee. During storage, the loss of taste and aroma in coffee is very rapid. Coffee, which will be stored for a long time, must be packaged in airtight boxes. If it is to be consumed in a short time, the most appropriate method is to store the coffee in glass jars with the lid closed. The effect of coffee on health is quite high due to the substances in its composition. It is used in the treatment of serious diseases in alternative medicine. Caffeine in coffee can be addictive, so it is important for health that daily coffee consumption does not exceed 2 cups. Moreover coffee and cafes play a role in developing community values by offering a place for regular, although unexpected, engagement with members of society. Coffee shops, as gathering spaces, aid in the dissemination of knowledge. As a result of socializing and, in some situations, the availability of notice boards, this occurs informally. This study aims to introduce coffee, which is an intangible cultural value, and contributes to its sustainability. This emphasis the the role of coffee in cultural communication. In this context, the literature on coffee and its effect on cultural communication has been reviewed and compiled. This study aims to introduce coffee, which is an intangible cultural value, and contributes to its sustainability. In this context, the literature on coffee and its effect on cultural communication has been reviewed and compiled.