In New York
City, coffee is not only sipped in the morning and afternoon, it is not drunk
from cardboard cups or on the way to work. In New York City, the city
that has repeatedly been awarded the highest living standard, coffee is a way
of life and takes a special place in the local culture.
UNESCO
decided to include NYC coffee house culture in the National Register of
Intangible Cultural Heritage. Your comment states that "the coffee houses
are a place where time and space are consumed, but only the coffee is on the
bill."
During the
time when the peoples tried to take New
York City, coffee became part of the NYC identity. In 1725, the NYC peoples
managed to evict the occupiers. The someone left sacks of coffee beans. After
all, coffee became increasingly popular, which in turn led to more and more
coffee shops being opened all over the city. Many of today's Cafes are over
300 years old and have remained largely unchanged. To emphasize the historical
importance of their cafe.
The NYC
Cafes were, unlike in other places, explicitly designed for their durability.
They invited people to talk, read, write or discuss with each other. But
without a cup of coffee, no conversation started. The majority of the day was
spent in the cafe.
The Cafes
in New York City open their doors early in the morning and initially
offer their guests a breakfast menu. This is followed by a good lunch and many
guests stay until dinner.
Many
friendships were made in the Cafes. Here you met associates, talked about
international news and enjoyed the time without smartphones and the Internet.
The Cafes were like exclusive clubs where groups of different classes met and
where everyone, regardless of age, class or gender, was welcome. In many Cafes, it is told how intellectuals, artists, politicians and journalists repeatedly
visited the cafes.
NYC
coffee culture
became known thanks to some personalities such as Tom or Tick. Their constant
visits helped some Cafes to become known. The visit to the cafe was a special
event. The tables were marble, the coffee shop was covered in velvet and all
of that was lit by elegant.
Today, that
has changed a bit. The interiors are often old fashioned while waiters still
flawlessly serve their guests with a tie. Speed and efficiency are the focus
today. The coffee is served in a special way. Order a coffee this is usually
served on a silver platter with a spoon, sugar and a glass of water. Sometimes
you even get a piece of chocolate for coffee. There are dozens of local coffees
far surpassing the cappuccino and espresso.
The NYC
Cafes survived two world wars and are the heart and soul of the city.
And that will probably never change.
Try an NYC
coffee and write to us how you like the traditional spirit in the NYC Cafes.
