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Turkish Coffee, Tea and Desserts: What to Try and How to Order
Make time to step into a café or dessert shop during your visit to Türkiye.
Coffee, tea and sweets are part of everyday life and an enjoyable way to pause during your trip.
1. Turkish coffee — Türk kahvesi 
- Served in a small cup with a light layer of foam.
- Sugar preferences:
- Sade — without sugar.
- Az şekerli — lightly sweetened.
- Orta şekerli — medium sweetness.
- Şekerli — sweet.
- Usually accompanied by a small glass of water and sometimes a sweet.
2. Turkish tea — Çay 
- Served in small glasses.
- Brewed strongly, then diluted with hot water to the preferred strength.
- Widely available in restaurants and cafés, and also offered in some grocery shops and other stores.
3. Well-known desserts to pair with coffee or tea 
- Pistachio baklava — with tea or coffee.
- Künefe — served hot, with cheese and syrup.
- Sütlaç — rice pudding, if you prefer a milky dessert.
- Trileçe — a milk-soaked cake for lovers of milky, creamy desserts.
4. Tips for enjoying the experience
- Consider trying this strong, full-bodied coffee after food rather than on a completely empty stomach.
- If you dislike very sweet coffee, choose sade or az şekerli, lightly sweetened.
- Leave the coffee grounds at the bottom of the cup rather than drinking them.
Turkish coffee in a quiet café or beside the sea
can give you a peaceful half-hour during your trip. Take your time.
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