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The Historical Journey of Turkish Delight

Derived from the Ottoman word 'rahat ul-hulküm,' meaning 'comforting the throat,' 'lokum' (Turkish delight) has been known in Anatolia since approximately the 15th century. Turkish delight became widespread, especially within the borders of the Ottoman Empire, in the 17th century.

At the end of the 18th century, Muhittin Hacı Bekir produced Turkish delight by pressing it from hard candies. Upon the request of Abdülhamit I for soft confectionery, a competition was held, and Muhittin Hacı Bekir won first place. Regardless of whether it was invented in the 18th or 15th century, it is undeniable that Ali Muhittin Hacı Bekir was the person who mass-produced, popularized, and introduced Turkish delight to Europe. In Europe, Turkish delight became known as 'Turkish Delight' in the 18th century through an English traveler. Previously made with a mixture of honey or molasses and flour, the method of making Turkish delight and its taste changed significantly in the 17th century thanks to the discovery and introduction of refined sugar, known as 'Kelle şekeri,' and especially starch.

Today, many varieties of Turkish delight are produced, including plain, hazelnut, pistachio, walnut, almond, coconut, orange, rose petal, strawberry, and lemon, as well as clotted cream, mint, vanilla, and ginger flavored ones. The appearance of Turkish delight should be specific to its type and maintain its given shape; its texture should be elastic, capable of regaining its original form after being pressed with a finger, and should feel soft and slippery in the mouth.

In our Turkish delight sets, we specifically use double-roasted, Gaziantep pistachio Turkish delights. We coat these Turkish delights with chocolate and wrap them in special cellophane. These Turkish delights pair very well with coffee and are served in Turkish delight holders designed for coffee accompaniments.

Why is the Shems Turkish Delight Holder Set the right gift choice for corporate companies?
Turkish delight is one of the indispensable flavors of Turkish culture. Both Turks and foreigners love Turkish delight. Therefore, it has always been a sought-after popular gift. Turkish delight is such a versatile gift that it can always be given to anyone. As a corporate gift, Turkish delight is a very much appreciated present. And most importantly, the person who receives Turkish delight is sure to be happy.

The main purpose of designing the Shems Turkish Delight Holder Set was to offer a different suggestion to companies looking for corporate gifts. Companies in search of corporate gifts constantly ask us to provide different corporate gift alternatives. They attach great importance to the gift box. Since the Shems Turkish Delight Holder set has a pleasant presentation with its cardboard gift box, it perfectly suits the purpose of a corporate gift. The Shems Turkish Delight Holder is a very beautiful Turkish delight holder to accompany coffee. Companies can carry out their corporate promotions. If desired, we can print the company logo with foil printing on the box of the Shems Turkish Delight Holder set. This application also provides an advantage to companies in their corporate promotions. For companies seeking corporate gifts, event gifts, or corporate promotion, the Shems Turkish Delight Holder Set is an excellent alternative.