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Türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee) is a signature dish of Turkey; we have verified places to eat it in Istanbul. Finely ground robusta-and-arabica blend simmered three times in a long-handled cezve and poured unfiltered into small cups. Start with where to eat Türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee) in Istanbul.
Finely ground robusta-and-arabica blend simmered three times in a long-handled cezve and poured unfiltered into small cups. Served with a glass of water and a square of lokum.
Coffee reached Istanbul in 1554 when two Syrian merchants opened the first kahvehane in Tahtakale; the city has poured Turkish coffee continuously since. UNESCO inscribed Turkish coffee culture on its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2013, citing the preparation method, the social ritual and the cezve as defining elements.
Where to eat in Istanbul:
Where to eat Türk kahvesi (Turkish coffee) in Istanbul: the editor picks
2.5 hours
Discover the art of painting with Turkish coffee in a cozy Istanbul home. Sip traditional Turkish coffee, learn brush techniques, and create your own coffee-scented artwork.
Guided tour · 2 hours
Explore Istanbul's Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar on a guided walking tour. Learn about the Evil Eye, Ottoman trade routes, and Turkish coffee culture with a local guide.
1 - 1.5 hours
Brew authentic Turkish coffee on hot sand, taste different coffee beans and learn the tradition of coffee fortune telling. Enjoy your handmade coffee with Turkish deli...
