What Happened to Coffee in America?
17th century Turkish Ibrik
What Happened to Coffee in America?
During the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 dealers began to hoard scarce supplies of coffee and raise prices. During both of these times supplies of tea and coffee, which were shipped from England, were temporarily cut off. Coffee continued to be brewed the same way until over 50 years later.
In 1822, a newer type of coffee, espresso was established in France. This is where the very first coffee espresso machines were invented not too much later. Tomorrow, we’ll look at inventions long after the original coffee brewer. It was the Turkish Ibrik, a copper container with a long handle and a grooved tongue that is still used in the Middle East. It produces a very strong brew since this coffeemaker does not filter out the grounds.