The canonical version and where to order it.
A coffee with no coffee in it: wild terebinth berries roasted and ground to a paste, then brewed with milk into something between hazelnut, chocolate and pistachio.
Menengiç is the fruit of the wild terebinth that grows across the Antep plateau, and the drink made from it predates and outlasts every coffee shortage the region has seen. The berries are roasted then ground until they release their own oil and form a paste, which is why menengiç is sold in jars rather than as a loose powder. It is brewed with milk rather than water, and it comes out thick, nutty and only faintly bitter. Tahmis Kahvesi, trading beside the grain market since 1635, is the address most associated with it, and it still sells the paste across the counter alongside dibek coffee ground by mallet.
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Tahmis Kahvesi has poured coffee beside the Gaziantep spice market since 1635, and menengiç, the wild pistachio brew, is what to order here.
TipBackgammon boards and live saz appear most evenings. Sit in the vaulted room, not the street tables.
Menengiç kahvesi makes more sense with someone from Gaziantep explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Private tour · 5 hours
Discover Gaziantep’s history, art, and cuisine on a guided tour. Visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum, taste local street food, and explore the city’s vibrant streets.
3 hours
Join a local family in Gaziantep for a traditional Antep cooking class. Learn how to prepare classic dishes, enjoy a warm welcome, and savor the flavors of Gaziantep.
Guided tour · 2 hours
Explore Gaziantep’s culinary delights and cultural heritage on a guided walking tour. Sample iconic dishes, visit traditional markets, and learn about the city’s rich history.
