In Ottoman society, coffee is a symbol of hospitality and friendship. The culture of enjoying coffee promotes the development of a system of fine arts and crafts to make brewing tools. Coffee cups, trays, mortars, hand blenders, stoves, pots... all have special artistic value and create unique works. Offering coffee in exquisite cups is a way for the Ottomans to honor the dignity of those who enjoy coffee with them.
There is a famous Ottoman proverb "The memory of a cup of coffee lasts for 40 years", which means that precious moments when enjoying a cup of coffee with friends will be treasured for a lifetime. The culture of enjoying coffee is considered by Ottoman society and now Turkey to be part of cultural heritage, a symbol of lifestyle. In 2013, Ottoman coffee civilization (Turkish coffee) was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity.