During the reign of the Catholic Kings in Spain, due to an increase of incidents caused by taverns because of the large amount of beer and ingested wine, the bartenders were forced to serve the cup of wine or beer mug with a lid. This consisted of a plate with some cold food, such as ham, cheese, or whatever came to hand the bartender. Customers must first end the meal to remove the cover and so drink the wine or beer. This measure sought to end of road incidents, ensuring that taverns leave the least drunken possible.
Why are tapas so popular in Spain?
Since that moment, Spaniards have been enjoying tapas at the bar and is usual to catch up with friends and have a few beers with its free tapa. Chorizo, tortilla, olives, jamón, cheese, morcilla, patatas bravas, etc… the list would never end and the best of all is that tapas are free!!
Let’s serve tapas with every drink in Australia!
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