Let’s Tell Your Future
Few coffee traditions are as rich and immersive as Turkish coffee. More than just a drink, it is an experience steeped in history, ritual, and even mysticism.
The preparation of Turkish coffee is an art. The beans are ground into an ultra-fine powder and mixed with cold water (and often sugar) in a cezve, a small copper or brass pot. The mixture is then slowly heated over a low flame, never allowed to boil, but instead foamed to perfection.
Once poured into a delicate cup, the coffee is left to settle before being sipped slowly. Unlike other brewing methods, Turkish coffee is unfiltered, leaving a thick layer of grounds at the bottom of the cup.
A Taste of Turkish Hospitality
Turkish coffee is a symbol of hospitality, often served with a small glass of water and a piece of lokum (Turkish delight).
It has also played a role in important life events - historically, a prospective bride would serve Turkish coffee to her future in-laws, sometimes adding salt instead of sugar as a playful test of the groom’s patience!
The Tradition of Tasseography
But the experience doesn’t end there. Many people turn their empty cup upside down on the saucer and allow the coffee grounds to settle.
A fortune teller then “reads” the patterns left behind, revealing secrets about the drinker’s past, present, and future. This centuries-old practice, known as tasseography, remains popular across Turkey and beyond.