The Moor – Morettino Ground Coffee in Tin 125gr

THE MOORS OF SICILY

For Sicilians, coffee is a ritual, a symbol of sharing and conviviality, an authentic expression of the colors and flavors of our land.

The “Sicily Boutique Coffee – The Moors of Sicily” line pays tribute to the tradition of our island, its history and its aromas.

The exclusive capsule collection tells the legend of the Moor and the Maiden, the two ill-fated lovers who fell victim to passion and jealousy.

THE LEGEND OF THE MOORISH HEADS

Around the year 1100, during the period of Moorish rule in Sicily, a beautiful young woman lived in Palermo’s Kalsa district. She spent her days tending the plants on her balcony. One day, a young Moor happened to pass by. As soon as he saw her, he fell for her and decided she would be his: without hesitation, he entered the girl’s home and declared his love for her.

The Maiden, fascinated by such ardor, immediately fell in love with the young Moor. Unfortunately, her happiness did not last long: she discovered that the Moor already had a family waiting for him in the East.

Her heart was broken and, blinded by jealousy, the Maiden killed the Moor in his sleep and then cut off his head. She turned it into a vase in which she planted basil. Watered by her tears, the basil flourished, and the plant became the envy of the neighborhood residents, who had terracotta vases depicting the heads of Moors made especially for themselves.

This gave rise to the custom throughout Sicily of using the famous vases depicting the Moor and the Maiden to hold beautiful plants and colorful flowers.

Ground coffee in a freshness-preserving package