Coffee in Iran
 A traditional cafe in Tehran's Museum Garden | |
| Type | Hot drink |
|---|---|
| Country of origin |  Iran |
| Region of origin | Middle East |
| Introduced | 16th century AD (Safavids) |
| Color | Dark brown to black |
| Flavor | Strong and aromatic; usually with cardamom or rose water |
| Ingredients | Coffee beans, water, sugar, cardamom, rose water (optional) |
| Variants | Coffee, Yazdi coffee, espresso drinks |
| Related products | Turkish coffee, Arabic coffee, tea in Iran |
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Coffee in Iran refers to the culture, history, and industry of drinking and producing coffee in Iran. In recent decades, coffee has spread as part of the urban lifestyle in Iran and has become one of the most popular hot beverages after Iranian tea. The growth of coffee shops, the emergence of barista competitions, and the focus on specialty coffees are signs of this development.
History
The introduction of coffee to Iran dates back to the Safavid era (16th century AD), when trade with the Ottoman and Arab countries brought the drink to cities such as Isfahan and Shiraz. During the Qajar dynasty, coffeehouses, which were mainly places for drinking tea, sometimes served coffee as well, but after the spread of black tea, coffee consumption declined. In the 20th century, with the arrival of Western culture and the establishment of the first modern cafes in Tehran, coffee regained its place.
Coffee in modern times
In the 1990s and 2001, with the increase in foreign travel, the growth of international coffee brands, and the expansion of coffee shops in major cities, coffee became a major part of the lifestyle of Iranian youth. Cities such as Tehran, Shiraz, Isfahan, and Mashhad are considered the main centers of coffee consumption and education in Iran.
Coffee culture
Coffee culture in Iran is a mix of traditional and modern styles. While in the south of Iran, especially in Bushehr and Khuzestan, Arabic coffee or bitter coffee with cardamom and saffron is popular, in urban areas European-style coffee (such as espresso, latte, and cappuccino) is served. In recent years, barista competitions and coffee festivals have been held in Iran, and many Iranian baristas have participated in international competitions.[1]
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References
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- ↑ Iran, Evening (2025-05-25). "The beautiful philosophy of tea and coffee among the Arabs of Iran (film)". عصر ایران (in فارسی). Retrieved 2026-06-24.
