Mastodawn

Had to pick one up from Istanbul to add to my collection.

🚫💀 The mystical allure of Turkish coffee since the 16th century is so exclusive that the article discussing it is locked away with a '403 Forbidden' error. Clearly, this brew's secrets are too potent for mere mortals—or perhaps it's just another case of the internet's finest serving up a hot cup of "you shall not pass." ☕️🙈
https://specialprojects.sprudge.com/?p=868 #TurkishCoffee #ForbiddenSecrets #MysticalBrew #403Error #InternetMystique #HackerNews #ngated

The Secret Of Turkish Coffee? Since The 16th Century, It's In The Water - Sprudge Special Projects Desk

Istanbul has never been a city with water to spare. For most of history, water everywhere was not only a necessity but also a marker of status, a matter of discipline, and often an aesthetic pursuit. That’s why, when you look closely at the story of coffee in the Ottoman world, you don’t find only […]

Sprudge Special Projects Desk

Hacker News Mar 22

Turkish Coffee? Since the 16th Century, It's in the Water

https://specialprojects.sprudge.com/?p=868

#HackerNews #TurkishCoffee #History #CoffeeCulture #WaterTradition #16thCentury

The Secret Of Turkish Coffee? Since The 16th Century, It's In The Water - Sprudge Special Projects Desk

Sprudge Special Projects Desk

Verdie’s Story Hour Jan 30

Coffee snobs, please don't get mad at me but I have to work with what I've got

#coffee #turkishcoffee #snob #coffeesnob

Mojo ♻️Dec 30

Menengıç coffee—Turks have been enjoying this caffeine-free “coffee” for centuries!
Made from roasted & ground pistachio terebinth berries, it’s earthy, soothing, and steeped in tradition.

No caffeine, but full of culture

#menengic #turkishcoffee #caffeinefree #traditionalfoods #travelfood

https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20251219-menengic-turkeys-ancient-caffeine-free-coffee-alternative

Turkey's ancient, caffeine-free coffee alternative

For as long as anyone can remember, residents in Gaziantep have been harvesting wild pistachios to make a unique, nutty brew that doubles as a home remedy.

BBC

Bliss Oct 29, 2025

"Coffee should be black as hell, strong as death, and sweet as love."
Turkish proverb

I believe in sensual tech where connection feels like consent.
Like curiosity. Like warmth. Like being seen.

Have you felt this too? The difference between being visible and being truly seen.

Backstory: went to Purdy’s Chocolate and found out they no longer carry Turkish Delight.
Heartbroken. That’s my fave!. :(

Turkish Delight reminds me of sensual systems:
Structure that holds softness.
Softness that invites surprise.
Surprise that lingers, sweet and slow.
Tech can feel like that too when it’s built with care.

#SensualSystems #EthicalTech #TurkishCoffee #TurkishDelight

Jasmine Mangalaseril 🧁Sep 20, 2025

Strong and hot, sugar optional!

This week's food column is on three international coffee traditions alive and well in Waterloo Region and Guelph!

Just buzzing about this one :D

#Food #Mastonom #Coffee #WaterlooRegion #GuelphON #TurkishCoffee #EthiopianCoffee #VietnameseCoffee

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/kitchener-waterloo/ethiopian-coffee-muya-turkish-coffee-crushed-almond-vietnamese-coffee-puffle-cafe-1.7638286

James Wynn 🧐Sep 5, 2025

I've been figuring out Turkish coffee lately. I think I've nearly got the technique down now. Its a very pleasant style with lots of flavor and minimal prep and cleanup. The flavor is some where between French press and espresso, though not quite. And it gave me an excuse for a new coffee toy!

#coffee #turkishcoffee