With turkey preparing itself for 4 days of heavy pour and snow, i thought its best to introduce some drinks to warm you up in winter.
1. Turkish coffee
Of course the number one position would be the first drink on the list. What is the difference between Turkish coffee and regular coffee you might ask? The difference is in the preparation method. Turkish coffee is boiled not brewed! That is why it has a stronger taste than regular brewed coffee.
2. Turkish tea
Ah, coffee and tea! two blessings in my life that i can not live without. Of course, based on the tea consumption rate, Turkish people agree with me as well.
Turkey has the highest tea consumption globally, with 3.2kg consumed per capita each year. Turkish tea is often served in tulip-shaped glasses and consumed all day long, especially during breakfast. The redder, more caffeinated, and stronger the tea, the better. This red and strong hue is called “tavşan kanı” which translates as “rabbit blood” – the perfect word to approve the tea before sipping it!
3. Boza
Boza is one of the oldest Turkish drinks, and it’s a fermented beverage made from grains such as millet, barley, wheat, or corn. It is consumed more in winter as it is a densely structured drink and has a sour taste. It is served with cinnamon and roasted chickpeas on top. Traditional Turkish boza is made with millet semolina, water, and sugar. It offers rich nutrients as well as possible health benefits due to being rich in probiotics and lactic acid. Boza is not as readily available as the other traditional Turkish drinks , but it can be found if you know where to look for it. Vefa Bozacisi has been serving one of the best bozas in Turkey since 1876 at their original shop.
4. Şalgam Suyu
Şalgam Suyu is prepared using turnip or purple carrots, bulgur wheat, salt, and yeast. It usually has two different versions; mild and spicy hot.
This drink is usually served next to kababs, specially kababs that are fat rich! Also, if you wanna make a cocktail with it, you can mix it with Raki ( traditional Turkish alcoholic beverage) to make a strong one!
5. Salep
Finally, its time for Salep! Salep, which is often consumed with cinnamon, especially in winter, is a hot and intense drink made of powdered orchid roots, milk, and sugar. This traditional Turkish beverage requires collecting the tubers of the wild orchids (orchid roots are also called salep) under the ground and grinding these tubers into powder.
Keep warm, stay safe
1. Turkish coffee
Of course the number one position would be the first drink on the list. What is the difference between Turkish coffee and regular coffee you might ask? The difference is in the preparation method. Turkish coffee is boiled not brewed! That is why it has a stronger taste than regular brewed coffee.
2. Turkish tea
Ah, coffee and tea! two blessings in my life that i can not live without. Of course, based on the tea consumption rate, Turkish people agree with me as well.
Turkey has the highest tea consumption globally, with 3.2kg consumed per capita each year. Turkish tea is often served in tulip-shaped glasses and consumed all day long, especially during breakfast. The redder, more caffeinated, and stronger the tea, the better. This red and strong hue is called “tavşan kanı” which translates as “rabbit blood” – the perfect word to approve the tea before sipping it!
3. Boza
Boza is one of the oldest Turkish drinks, and it’s a fermented beverage made from grains such as millet, barley, wheat, or corn. It is consumed more in winter as it is a densely structured drink and has a sour taste. It is served with cinnamon and roasted chickpeas on top. Traditional Turkish boza is made with millet semolina, water, and sugar. It offers rich nutrients as well as possible health benefits due to being rich in probiotics and lactic acid. Boza is not as readily available as the other traditional Turkish drinks , but it can be found if you know where to look for it. Vefa Bozacisi has been serving one of the best bozas in Turkey since 1876 at their original shop.
4. Şalgam Suyu
Şalgam Suyu is prepared using turnip or purple carrots, bulgur wheat, salt, and yeast. It usually has two different versions; mild and spicy hot.
This drink is usually served next to kababs, specially kababs that are fat rich! Also, if you wanna make a cocktail with it, you can mix it with Raki ( traditional Turkish alcoholic beverage) to make a strong one!
5. Salep
Finally, its time for Salep! Salep, which is often consumed with cinnamon, especially in winter, is a hot and intense drink made of powdered orchid roots, milk, and sugar. This traditional Turkish beverage requires collecting the tubers of the wild orchids (orchid roots are also called salep) under the ground and grinding these tubers into powder.
Keep warm, stay safe