A Turkish Girl on Turkish Coffee
[ 🎧 Now Playing: Eartha Kitt - Üsküdara Gider İken ] “1 fincan kahvenin 40 yıl hatrı vardır.” Meaning: A cup of coffee creates a bond that lasts forty years. But why? Turkish coffee holds a special place in our hearts. For us, Turkish coffee has never been just coffee. We share stories, jokes, and gossip while preparing and drinking it. And of course, the most entertaining part: the fortune-telling ritual. Let me tell you how. Here's what makes Turkish coffee different from most coffees: Turkish coffee is served without filtration. So, the coffee grounds remain in the cup and eventually settle at the bottom! We leave that part (called telve in Turkish) for fortune telling. The traditional coffee cooker, cezve , is still popular but the electric cezves have also become handy. They are convenient because they don’t require a stove. Coffee is ready in about 30 seconds. Easy prep! Tradition clashes with innovation. My favorite is, of course, the traditional ...