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Gaziantep, Turkey
Menengiç Kahvesi
A traditional caffeine-free coffee substitute from Gaziantep made by roasting and grinding the seeds of the terebinth tree (Pistacia terebinthus), then brewing them like Turkish coffee in a cezve. The resulting drink has a nutty, slightly resinous flavor and is served with sugar. Gaziantep Menengiç Kahvesi received a protected geographical indication from the European Union.
Lebanon
Türk Kahvesi
A method of preparing unfiltered coffee using finely ground beans simmered with water and sugar in a cezve. The result is a strong, aromatic brew with a thick layer of foam, served in small cups with water. UNESCO inscribed Turkish coffee culture on its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. The grounds are traditionally used for fortune telling.
Black Sea Region, Turkey
Çay
Black tea grown primarily in the Rize province along the Black Sea coast, brewed in a double-decker teapot (çaydanlık) where the upper pot holds a strong concentrate and the lower pot holds boiling water. Served in small, tulip-shaped glasses throughout the day, çay is the social heartbeat of Turkey, offered to guests as a gesture of hospitality.