Freshly roasted beans are ground to a fine powder, then combined with cold water and sugar and added to a coffee pot and brewed slowly on a stovetop in a special pot called a ‘cezve.’ The foamy coffee is served in small cups, accompanied by a glass of water.
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One of our favourite coffee houses in Istanbul is the Salt Galata. Located in a former Ottoman Bank building near the Galata Tower, this is gorgeous building that serves as cultural centre, library, and café.
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SALT Galata
For iconic views of the Bosphorus and Golden Horn and panoramic views of the old city, we like the Galata Konak Café – sit inside in a velvet armchair under an ancient chandelier or outside on a simple terrace.
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Galata Konak Café
On the Asian side, we like Osmanli Kahvehanesi on Çamlica Hill – burgundy and gold velvet loungers, ottoman carpets, and a marble fountain add atmosphere to the delicious coffee.
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Join us in Turkey in fall 2021 – the coffee’s on us!