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When Was The First Coffeehouse Opened?

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The first café is said to have opened in 1550 in Constantinople; during the 17th century cafés opened in Italy, France, Germany, and England. The coffeehouse has been a Viennese institution for three centuries. When did coffeeshops start? In the 17th century , coffee appeared for the first time in Europe outside the Ottoman Empire, … Read more

What Was The First Coffee House?

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The first record of a public place serving coffee dates back to 1475. Kiva Han was the name of the first coffee shop. It was located in the Turkish city of Constantinople (now Istanbul). Turkish coffee was served strong, black and unfiltered, usually brewed in an ibrik. What is the oldest coffee house in the … Read more