Have you ever tried Turkish coffee (Türk Kahvesi)? For many, it's an acquired taste. Because, unlike filter coffees and the instant varieties, Türk Kahvesi is not filtered. As a result of that, a thick, muddy residue will rest on the bottom of the Turkish coffee cup. Deeply unpleasant for those … [Read more...]
Drinking Turkish Coffee Luxury Summer Style – It’s A Slow Learning Process
August 4, 2014 Leave a Comment
During the early '90s (and possibly the '80s - depending on where you lived) a phenomenon hit Britain: the coffee shop. Places to go and sit and drink coffee. But they weren't just any old coffees; there was a whole menu of confusion as the world of coffee developed its own vocabulary, understood … [Read more...]
(Fethiye) Mulled Wine Recipe – Christmas In A Cup
December 24, 2011 18 Comments
Freezing cold December nights in Manchester city centre - and all of them made toasty, comforting and festive by the sight of a series of wooden huts in the square, softly lit and packed with handmade goodies, European foods...and stalls with huge simmering cauldrons of spiced, hot, red wine. A … [Read more...]
Turkish Coffee – Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi
October 24, 2011 19 Comments
The Turks are very proud of their coffee and describe Turkish coffee as their gift to the world. Ask anyone in Turkey what the most famous brand of Turkish coffee is and, without hesitation, the reply will be Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi. These days, under the ownership of Mehmet Efendi's … [Read more...]
Turkish Beer: Efes Pilsen
June 16, 2011 31 Comments
Picture the scene. You're lazing on a sun lounger along Belcekiz Beach in Ölüdeniz. It's the height of summer with temperatures heading towards 100 degrees and the sun's intense heat reflects off the pebbles on the beach. Perspiration and spray from the crashing waves leaves your lips dry and … [Read more...]
The Joy Of Ayran – The Health Benefits & How To Make It
May 25, 2011 50 Comments
The Turkish yoghurt drink, ayran, has caused much confusion - dare we even say distress - over the years. By that, we mean confusion for the foreign visitor; especially British holidaymakers looking to buy ingredients for their essential morning cup of tea! Here's a little tale to explain what we … [Read more...]
Rakı Night – Learning The Art of a Turkish National Drink
February 22, 2011 22 Comments
Rakı: a Turkish institution; the chosen tipple of millions of Turks; sampled by many foreign visitors to Turkey (with varying degrees of success); a clear, 40-45% proof aniseed-flavoured alcoholic drink; transforms into a cloudy, milky-white liquid when water is added; known to many as 'lion's … [Read more...]
Çaykur – Turkey’s National Çay (Tea)
January 3, 2011 10 Comments
There are countless images that come to mind when someone mentions Turkey and one of those images is of hot Turkish tea (çay) served in a small, tulip-shaped glasses. Rize, on Turkey's Black Sea coast, is the main producer of tea and Çaykur, Turkey's national tea company, harvests its tea … [Read more...]
Turkish Beer – Perge
November 12, 2010 18 Comments
As you know, we're no strangers to the odd beer. We prefer to think of ourselves as beer appreciators; connoisseurs of the beautiful amber-coloured fizziness in a bottle. Whichever European country (or particular area of a country) we find ourselves in, we have to try the local beer. It's a culture … [Read more...]
Kar Şerbeti – Turkey’s Perfect Hot Weather Refreshment
July 23, 2010 7 Comments
There is nothing better than seeing one of these signs in the Fethiye hot, summer months of July, August and September. When the weather is like this and you are dragging your weary body around the Tuesday market in Fethiye, the Kar Şerbeti sign is very welcome - think sighting of an oasis in the … [Read more...]
