Learning about Tapas and its History
Wherever part of the world you are located, Spanish tapas is not new to the ears. Because of the fact that tapas bar London help people become lively and full of energy, it is famously provided in many bars everywhere, it also functions in getting rid of drunkenness. But a surprising fact is that most of the people don't realize where tapas originated from and how they came to be. The legends about the rise of tapas have a strong connection even if there is no accurate story about its emergence.
The legend of tapas during the rule of King Alfonso the 10th
It is mentioned that tapas gained much recognition from the intelligent king of Spain, King Alfonso X(the tenth), who reigned over Castille in the 13th Century. There was a period when the king can only take very small portions of food and wine due to illness, that was the time when tapas first came in. Because of this, a decree was issued by the king in order to require all bars and inns to serve something to eat along with the wine when he got rid of the sickness.
How did tapas came out during the rule of King Felipe the 3rd
Due to the care that King Felipe III placed to the physical welfare of his employees and servants, it was believed that he brought tapas to life. The employees love consuming alcohol especially during lunch time that when afternoon comes, they are already hesitant to work. The problem grew much worse throughout the winters, when more and more people took alcoholic drinks to keep them warm and heated up. The consumption of cured ham and bread along with alcohol is the perfect solution thought by the king to enhance the performance of his workers.
The background past of tapas during the time of King Alfonso the 12th
Another theory regarding tapas, comes from King Alfonso XII, who was on a journey through Cadiz in Andalucia. Because it is close to the Southern Andalucian Coast, Andalucia is a really windy province. The theory claims that, the king, as he was on his journey, he came to a stop outside a tavern and was offered a goblet of wine by the owner of the tavern. Along with the wine were a bread and a cured ham. And as the place was very windy, he covered the wine with the bread to prevent sand from the coast from getting into his wine and spoiling it. He then requested a “tapa” to cover his wine in his next order. That is just how it started.
It's tricky to point the right history of tapas as there are many theories regarding it.
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