Turkey: Drinks

Turkish tea

Black tea in a tulip-shaped glass, the national drink.

💡 Did you know? Turkey drinks among the most tea per person in the world.

Turkish coffee

Very finely ground coffee, boiled in a cezve.

💡 Did you know? The grounds are traditionally read to tell the future.

Ayran

A salty refreshment of yoghurt and water.

💡 Did you know? It goes especially well with grilled meat.

Şalgam

A tart, sour juice of fermented purple carrots and turnip.

💡 Did you know? It classically accompanies rakı.

Boza

A thick, lightly fermented drink made from millet.

💡 Did you know? It is drunk mainly in winter with cinnamon.