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One of the most popular purchases made by Russian tourists in the country of Suomi is coffee. In this article we will talk about the most popular and common varieties of this drink.
The story of the invigorating drink
In Finland, coffee first appeared only in the 18th century. The first cup of this drink was drunk in Vyborg. A new drink for the Finns was perceived by the Lutheran church as a dangerous innovation, as a result of which it was banned. Despite this, the we althy inhabitants of the country eventually became addicted to it: already in 1750 in Helsinki there were more than a hundred fans of this drink. As a rule, Finnish coffee was available only to representatives of the we althy segments of the population. A century later, it has become one of the attributes of Finnish life. A coffee grinder and Finnish ground coffee appeared in almost every house, and the rich aroma of beans hovered in the air. The favorite drink was also reflected in the art of that time. Finnish coffee beans were described more than once in many literary works of that time - for example, in Mayu Lassila's story "For Matches", in which the main character went to get matches to make Finnish coffee.
In 1876, the German company Gustav Pauling founded the company of the same name. Initially, its main area of activity was the import of coffee beans to Finland. In 1929, the most popular brands appeared - Presedentti and Juhla. It was at this time that Finnish coffee began to be sold in packs familiar to us. The Suomi country experienced an acute shortage of an invigorating drink during the Second World War. Today, a pack of coffee presented as a gift to a Finn is a sign of respect.
Features of the coffee ritual in Finland
Finnish coffee is not so much a tradition as an addiction and a habit. According to statistics, Finns drink more coffee than any other people in the world - about 12 large cups daily. True, their drink - kahvi - does not differ in strength and is more reminiscent of Americano. The Finns do not use any additives, and if they resort to them, it is extremely rare. Finnish style does not imply anything superfluous, and therefore in their coffee shops there is practically no division into latte, espresso and other types of drink.
Pikakahvi - instant coffee - the Finns do not really like it: they drink it extremely rarely. The drink is prepared using drip coffee makers, passing water through the roasted ground coffee beans collected in a paper filter.
Separately, it is worth mentioning "Scandinavian roasting" - grains roasted in this way are soft light brown, and the drink is weak and calm. Each product package sold in Finland is labeled on the reverse side according to the gradation of strength, that is, the degreebean roasting - from 1 to 5. It is extremely difficult to buy strong Finnish ground coffee, reviews of which can be found not only on the Internet, but also in coffee houses, with a bean roasting degree of more than 1 or 2.
Most Popular Brands
In Finland you can buy a variety of coffees. The most popular and delicious among them are listed below.
Juhla Mokka
The constant companion of any events in Finland and the most popular brand of coffee. The drink turns out to be very weak, since the grains for it are only lightly roasted. For lovers of weak coffee, this choice is the best. It is extremely rare to find another version of this variety - Juhla Mokka tumma paahto - it is stronger, but has a similar taste.
Presidentti
Coffee variety for holidays and important days. It has a weak taste, which is given to the drink by low-rare mocha grains from Ethiopia. For lovers of a stronger drink, you can choose another version of this drink with the 3rd degree of roasting - Paulig Presidentti tumma paahto, but it costs a little more than the classic one.
Brazil
This coffee is produced only for the domestic market from Brazilian santos beans. The taste of the drink is stronger, the color is dark due to the 2nd degree of roasting of the beans. This type of coffee is certified by UTZ, which confirms that the product is produced without harm to the environment.
Kulta Katriina
Despite the fact that this coffee has the same roast level as Juhla Mokka - 1 - it tastes different and is more suitablefor lovers of a drink with sourness. A similar taste is achieved by mixing Arabica with cheap Robusta.
Hieno kahvi and Fin Mokka
Bellarom produces two varieties of coffee specifically for the Lidl supermarket chain. Soft roast beans, 100% Arabica. The strength of the drink is not indicated on the packaging, but it tastes like Hieno Kahvi corresponds to the 2nd level, and Fin Mokka to the third. The former is better for drinking during the day, while the latter is better for waking up in the morning.
Robert Paulig tumma paahto
This kind of coffee appears in Finland during the holidays and is distinguished by a strong, rare dark roast. The strength of the drink is corresponding - the fourth. Despite the strength, the taste is soft and balanced. The brand is a good option for strong and inexpensive coffee.
Presidentti Gold Label and Black Label
For Paulig's 80th anniversary, a special coffee was created that belongs to the above-average category. There are two separate varieties that differ in the degree of roasting of the beans: a deuce for Original and a four for Black. The Black Label brand is sold in packs of 400 grams rather than 500 grams and has a richer and stronger taste.
Parisian Coffee
It is extremely rare to find such a strong "French" roast in Finland. The specific taste of the drink is given by its composition - espresso based on robusta. However, such Finnish ground coffee, a photo of which can be found on the websites of coffee houses,it is drunk not just like that, but with the addition of milk: it turns out a classic French café au lait. A drink is prepared in an Aeropress or French press. In stores it can be found in packages of 400 grams.
Meira Saludo Coffee
One of the four most popular Finnish coffees. It was first produced by Meira in 1960 and is produced by the same company to this day. Light roast level - unit - allows you to drink the drink throughout the day.
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