[Fun fact]: Did you know that Turkey introduced coffee to Europe?

Are you sitting in your chair right now and waiting for your work to get over with? Maybe drinking a cup of coffee from Starbucks to keep you awake for the final few hours before you can head home and relax?

Like the heading says, were you aware that the coffee which you are drinking right now, was actually introduced to Europe by the Turkish people?

During late 1500s, through trade, Venice and the Ottoman Empire (now known as Turkey) exchanged a variety of goods which included coffee. The Venetian merchants then introduced coffee drinking to the wealthy and from there, the popularity of coffee grew.

I raise my cup of coffee to the Ottoman and Venetian traders, for introducing this lifesaver drink to the world!

If you are now shaking your head in amazement at learning this little nugget of information, then look no further and read below to a get sneak peek in Turkey, the country which introduced agriculture, tulips and coffee to the world!

Turkey, considered to be the center of the Earth, is the only country in the world to be in two different continents with 97% in Asia and 3% in Europe. Confused? Istanbul, the largest city in Europe which is in Turkey actually spans over two continents. Moreover, you can actually cross the continents underground using the Marmaray metro rail. This imperial city is also home to the second oldest underground railway called Tünel.

Apart from that, Turkey is also the home to two of the seven wonders of the ancient worlds; the Temple of Artemus and Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Also, for more than 2000 years, Istanbul was the capital city for 3 different empires: Roman, Ottoman and Byzantine. With such a rich heritage, there is so much more to learn about this diverse country!

For all those shopaholics there, did you know that Istanbul’s, Grand Bazaar, is the world’s not only oldest but also biggest mall? It was started during 1455 and has expanded now to house more than 3000 shops occupying 61 streets. You’ll possibly be unable to explore the entire place but you can always give it a try!

Turkish cuisine is one of the three most diverse cuisines in the world along with French and Chinese. Turkish coffee which was introduced by the Ottoman Empire is actually not the most consumed drink in Turkey, its tea! If you are ever in this majestic country, do try out its tasty kebabs, halva, Turkish delights and not to forget its famous chicken dessert called Tavukgogsu.

If you are interested in learning how to cook Turkish cuisine, do check out the Dadafish app and sign up for the Turkish cooking classes before slots run out!

Did you know that Ebru Painting also known as Water Marbling originated in the Ottoman Empire? This decorative art form consists of creating colourful patterns by sprinkling and brushing colour pigments on a pan of oily water and then transforming this pattern to paper. To obtain beautiful Ebru results, you need to be patient and open to the unexpected patterns forming on the water! Also head over here to learn more about Ebru Painting!

Great news for all the art and culture enthusiasts! You can actually learn Ebru Painting at a price of S$24 for 2 hours and venture a little bit deeper into the Turkish culture! To know how to book the Ebru Painting class, click here and learn how to book the class in 3 easy steps!

To know more, head down to our page or download the Dadafish app available on both iOS and Android platforms and look out for the Turkish Ebru Painting workshop class or the Turkish cultural workshops! Book your classes now before slots run out!

Make your summer more fun by learning something new and cool today!

*Contact us at 8265 6469 for more information.