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Traditional Turkish Coffee Atelier

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to a space where time does not merely pass, but percolates. You are standing within Istanbul's first traditional Turkish coffee making atelier, situated in the historically rich district of Karaköy, a neighborhood that…

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  2. 2The Physics of Sand and Copper

    To understand the excellence of Turkish coffee, one must understand the relationship between heat, material, and time. In this atelier, we utilize the ancient method of brewing on hot sand, a technique that offers a level of…

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  3. 3Tasseography: The Language of Symbols

    The final stage of the Turkish coffee ritual is perhaps its most enigmatic: the reading of the grounds, known as 'fal.' Once the coffee has been consumed, the cup is covered with its saucer, a wish is made, and the cup is…

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  4. 4Closing

    As you conclude your time at the atelier, you carry with you more than just the caffeine in your system. You take home a handmade copper pot, a traditional cup set, and the knowledge to recreate this ritual in your own home. …

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What is Traditional Turkish Coffee Atelier?

Traditional Turkish Coffee Atelier is a place with 4 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeActivity
Story sections4
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates41.0254, 28.9783
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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