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Turkish Coffee — traditional dish from Istanbul, Turkey
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Nutritional Values

🔥10kcal
💪—Protein
🌾2gCarbs
🥑—Fat
🌿—Fibre
⚖️100 mlServing

* Per serving · 100 ml. May vary.

Turkish Coffee

How to order / say it
Say it Türk Kahvesi — [turk KAH-veh-se]
Order I'd like a Turkish coffee, please.
Locally Türk kahvesi istiyorum, lütfen.
Say locally

Finely ground coffee brewed in a special pot, served unfiltered with foam on top.

Why try it?

Turkish Coffee is a symbol of hospitality and a cultural ritual in Turkey, representing deep-rooted communal and social ties. Enjoyed both in home settings and cafes, it is often paired with conversation and hospitality.

How it tastes

Rich and thick with a deep, intense coffee flavor and a silky foam layer on top. Unfiltered, it contains sediment at the bottom, enjoyed slowly and complemented by a glass of water.

Origin & History — first documented: 1555

Introduced to the Ottoman Empire in the mid-16th century from Ethiopia through Yemen, it became an integral part of Turkish social life, spreading to Europe and becoming synonymous with the region's café culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🌾 15 g coffee
  • 150 ml water
  • 🍯 as desired sugar

Method

  1. 1 Combine finely ground coffee, water, and sugar (optional) in a cezve.
  2. 2 Heat over low flame until coffee begins to froth, then remove from heat.
  3. 3 Pour the coffee into a cup, allowing the foam to create a head on top, and serve with water.

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