Hammam, meaning “the spreader of warmth,” is the merging of the ancient Roman baths with the Ottoman influence after the conquest of Constantinople in 1450 AD. Divided into 3 sections, the Turkish … [Read more...] about The History of the Hammam and the Peştemal
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Turkish coffee cups…What makes them so special?
Not only does Turkish coffee have distinctive coffee and cooking pot, but the cups are also unique in a few ways that you may not have noticed. Yes, they are small, usually ornately decorated, and … [Read more...] about Turkish coffee cups…What makes them so special?
History of Turkish Coffee
The monks each in turn, as the evening draws near, Drink ’round the great cauldron—a circle of cheer! And the dawn in amaze, revisiting that shore, On idle beds of ease surprised them … [Read more...] about History of Turkish Coffee
