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  A Tribute to Taste and Quality at Bellas Coffee Lab

  At Bellas Coffee Lab, coffee is more than just a beverage – it’s a passion, an art and a craft. We are proud members of the quality coffee movement , dedicated to delivering the highest quality coffee. Specialty coffee is at the heart of our work, and we love making a difference – for taste, for sustainability and for the people who enjoy our coffee.

  Specialty coffee is defined as coffee that has been grown, harvested and processed with great care, resulting in a unique taste experience. To be classified as specialty coffee, the beans must achieve a score of 80 or higher on the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) scale. This coffee is distinguished by its complex and balanced flavor profile, often with notes of fruit, chocolate or flowers.

  Specialty Coffee

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  In 1593, Özdemir Pasha, governor of Yemen during the Ottoman Empire, was introduced to a fascinating drink brewed from roasted coffee beans. He was so captivated by its taste and invigorating properties that he brought it to Constantinople (now Istanbul) and presented it to Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. The sultan immediately fell in love with this mysterious drink, and coffee quickly became a luxury item at court.

  Here the art of preparing Turkish coffee was refined. By boiling finely ground beans in water and serving it in small porcelain cups, Turkish coffee became not just a drink, but a social and cultural experience. Coffee quickly spread to the city's coffee houses, "Kahvehane" , which became gathering places for social debate, literature and commerce.

  Turkish coffee marked the beginning of coffee's global journey and is today recognized as part of UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage , a symbol of its historical and cultural significance.

  Turkish Coffee