Mırra: The dark and bitter cousin of Turkish Coffee
What is Mırra? Technically speaking, it is no different from other coffees ingredients-wise but the preparation is distinctly different. The coffee beans are roasted twice …
Meyan Şerbeti: Licorice, but as a refreshing drink
What is Meyan Şerbeti? Meyan Şerbeti is a drink made out of sweet root, that is usually left to sit in water to get the …
Sumak Şerbeti: Why use lemons when you got sumac to make a drink
What is Sumak Şerbeti? Quite literally what the name already suggests: a sherbet, a drink, made with sumac, which is known for its sour taste. …
Turkish Coffee – A drink, a tradition, a culture
What is Turkish Coffee? Turkish Coffee is a drink similar to conventional coffee but differs in preparation. The coffee beans are ground to a very …
Raki – the Turkish national drink, aptly named Lion’s Milk
What is Raki? Rakı is an alcoholic drink made of twice-distilled grapes and aniseed, often sweetened. It is served with equal parts water and has …
