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Turkish coffee is typically served in these.
a small porcelain cup called a kahve fincanı 'coffee cup'
The signature feature on top of a properly brewed Turkish coffee.
The foam
This type of coffee is brewed using very finely ground coffee beans and served unfiltered.
Turkish Coffee
Turkish coffee originated in this empire.
Ottoman Empire
The small, long-handled pot used to make Turkish coffee.
cezve
In which century did Turkish coffee originate?
16th century
After meals, Turkish coffee is said to help with....
Digestion
The first step in making Turkish coffee involves mixing these three ingredients.
water, Turkish coffee, and (optional) sugar
At what point do you remove the cezve from heat?
When the foam begins to rise (just before boiling).
Turkish coffee is traditionally offered to guests as a sign of
Hospitality
This practice, done after drinking Turkish coffee, involves turning the cup upside down to interpret the coffee grounds
fortune telling
This saying reflects the long-lasting memory of hospitality in Turkish culture: “Bir fincan kahvenin kırk yıl ______ vardır.”
rememberance
In kız isteme, the bride sometimes adds this instead of sugar.
salt
Traditional coffeehouses in Turkey are called this.
Kahvehane
Beyond just a drink, Turkish coffee symbolizes these three values.
hospitality, respect and tradition
This European region, once part of the Ottoman Empire, also adopted Turkish coffee culture.
Balkans
Turkish coffee is still widely enjoyed in Turkey and this region of Africa.
North Africa
What is coffee often served with?
water and lokum
The Instagram handle or organization behind this presentation.
TASA.SLU
How many presentations SLU TASA did to become a CSO organization.
5
This traditional engagement ritual involves the bride serving coffee—sometimes with salt instead of sugar—as a test of the groom’s patience and character.
kiz isteme
Turkish coffee was first introduced to Istanbul during the reign of this Ottoman ruler, known for his long and culturally rich rule.
Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent
Unlike filtered coffees, Turkish coffee is served with this left in the cup.
layer of sediment at the bottom
After being introduced to Europe, Turkey retained this unique aspect of its coffee preparation.
unfiltered brewing style
BONUS: When served coffee and water. If one is drank before the other what does it mean?
If a guest drinks the water before the coffee, it's often interpreted as a sign that they are hungry and may indicate that a meal should be offered. If they drink the coffee first, it suggests they are not hungry