Coffee, Kahve, Kahwa.  Linguistic terms to describe the richness of such a beverage vary. But the essence and quality of it are identical. The art of coffee intake is not a secret to be hidden away from the naked eye. It’s a quantum leap of consciousness that takes one into a journey of reliving the past while being in the present.

Turkish coffee is a delicate form of beverage that is rich with hidden history of a twisted mystery. Unlike other beverages we consume on daily bases, Turkish coffee is art. The way its made is artistic enough to be displayed in the museums, and the richness of the taste is a ritual in itself.

But what makes this a unique experience for all, is the experience that leaves one bewildered. Every sip is met with a thick layer of boldness that enhances one’s taste and spirit to live. The magic is deeply hidden within the art of the traces that such beans leave. Every cup and serve of Turkish coffee has its own unique owner that has been precisely chosen. Why? One would ask, it’s because of the delicate messages that it  leaves behind, hiding deep within the thick traces willing to be revealed.

It’s a simple act of sip, enjoy, flip. Through the art of fortune telling and the messages hidden within the mug, one’s return to have another encounter  of enjoyment through taste and experience is never a surprise. From the Ottomans, Persians, Arabs and other geographical regions within the Eastern region of the Mediterranean, all became fond of this art that relents the tradition of ancient practices.

Not only is it an art of enjoyment  that has been brought from the Ottomans, making us live and taste what they relished on daily bases. But it’s an art of community and gathering, a pride that every Turk takes in. For the sake of mastering the delicious taste that forms into hidden messages of the world beyond, and the beauty of the cultural aspect that every sip holds. Turkish coffee continues to be the first choice for every gathering, a solo date at home, and even a companion for the lonely days abroad.

Served in small mug, and accompanied by soft Turkish delight, the unique experience is a journey of going back into history and a having a share of this beverage with the ones’s who created this ritual. In their palaces and gardens, their stories have been told and continue to be a part of a socio-cultural tradition.

Movies and documentaries have been made to showcase the importance of Turkish coffee in the Turkish culture. But two of the most important ones that have not only illustrated the historical and traditional aspect of the story that such a beverage holds, but also pinpointed the most significant influence it has on people within Turkey, and others who came to adore the art of sip, enjoy, and flip are as follows

• The Cafedomancy (2022) produced by Mert Fırat Sarıoğlu and Furkan Akdağ, is a major success in the film industry. As it showcased the important aspects of such an art. The art of taste, texture and fortune telling.

• Turkish Coffee: Slow Down (2019) is another hidden gem within the Turkish cultural scene. This short documentary is a classic journey of filling the gaps of what and how such a beverage became a major factor of cultural identity. Multiple stories and generational connections have been covered, all to showcase the different scenes of the powerful essence of connection that Turkish coffee has.

In the end, it’s not a matter of mastery, but the delicacy of knowing the story behind such a unique experience that blends the past with the present.

Enough words have been said, might as well meet over a cup of Turkish coffee with some delights !