All About Turkish Coffee
Here, you will read all about Turkish coffee culture. It is one of the most significant beverages as a socio-cultural instrument. There is a proverb which goes “A cup of coffee has a forty years memory.” It means when you drink it with your friend, this friendship will last 4o years. It is also a must-served drink during pre-marriage traditions and for serving the guests at your home.
Additioanlly, fortune tellers also play a crucial part when we talk about this culture in general. There are some people who claim or believe that they can read your fortune through the remains of your cup. It became a popular activitiy and many cafés has fortune tellers for their visitors.
Turkish coffee has a long and colorful voyage starting from Etyhophia, then Yemen, resting in Ottoman land for centuries and missioned to introduce itself to Europe. It has been protecting its precious seat in the culture for centuries because it has not only been a beverage but also a social element for years. Even the word “kahvaltı” (breakfast), which means “after coffee”, shows how coffee has an important place in Turkish culture. You can also read “Turkish Drinks: Traditional Turkish Beverages”.
Where to Buy Best Turkish Coffee?
As Turkish coffee has an old and huge importance in culture, it brings along a rich utensil production and coffee manufacturers to the picture. The two oldest manufacturers also located next to the Spicy Bazaar. The first producer which comes to mind is Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi. It is very easy to find this place: You will either see a long queue in front of it or follow the smell after you complete your tour in Spicy Bazaar. The other coffee producer is Nuri Toplar. It is in the same row with the first one.
Turkish Coffee Cups and Utensils
You can kill two birds with one stone by going to Spicy Bazaar in Eminönü. You will be able to buy both Turkish coffee directly from the producer and utensils such as cups, cezve, pots in Spicy Bazaar area.Having noticed that there are many utensil shop around Grand Bazaar or Spicy Bazaar, you will see many types of cups, plates, etc. in them. You can buy gold, silver, copper sets as a souvenir.
