Coffee Territory

First coffee-houses

• The middle of XV century, Mecca.
• The middle of XVI century, Constantinople.
• 1650 Oxford. The first English coffee-house was opened by Turkish emigrant Jacob.
• 1651 Livorno. The beginning of Italian coffee-houses.
• 1672 Paris. Later, in 1689 in French capital was opened legendary Café Le Procope – one of the oldest nowadays working cafes in the world.
• 1683 Vienna. It was opened legendary cafe «Zur Blauen Flasche», which started famous Viennese coffee-houses.
• 1690 Hamburg.
• 1720 Saint Petersburg. The first data about coffee-houses in Russia.

Typical national cafes

Arabian countries. Coffee houses – like gentlemen club – place for meetings, playing backgammon and lively talks.

Italy. Espresso-bars – small institutions, often without tables, where it is possible to take a sip of espresso just by counter.

Austria. Viennese coffee-houses – the resemblance of societarian hotel: the place for small talks with luxurious society interiors, variety of coffee drinks and confectionery.

USA. Coffee networks: standardized service and interiors, functionality, considerable profit share – take-out coffee, absence of alcohol and hot food.

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