Friday, February 8, 2008

coffee time

İzmir, Çeşme
Coffee time has a strong and active presence in the community. Even though many of the rituals of drinking coffee are not prevalent in modern Turkish customs, coffee still remains a major part of our culture.
Have you ever tried Turkish Coffee before?

9 comments:

Fénix - Bostonscapes said...

Yes, I tried it in Istanbul and I liked it a lot. I can't stand American-style coffee and only drink cappuccino and café au lait.

Your photos are beautiful.

Uma por Dia said...

In Portugal we drink a lot of coffee, is is part of our culture here and when we go abroard its always dificult to us to find one that we like. We drink that small coffee too, caled expresso in the other countries, but of many origins. My favorite is however the arabic. I think I had tasted turkish coffee in greece, at least what was announced.

Bergson said...

splendid composition of blue and the shades

I like

monoblog said...

Thank you all for your precious feed backs...

fénix - bostonscapes: Glad you like Turkish coffee and my photos!

uma por dia: Turkish coffee possesses an exceptionally rich history and is made from Arabica coffee bean. I'm sure you'll like it...

bergson: Thanks for your remarks, much appreciated.

Kim said...

Yes, and I remember it quite well, but I was a teenager at the time with no exposure to coffee. I wonder if I would like it now as an adult.

Your photo today is so lovely and has perfect composition, color, and is so interesting. Congrats on this fine image! If only I could transport myself there now!
-Kim
Seattle Daily Photo
(where I'm drinking coffee under a gloomy, rainy gray sky. . .sigh).

Fredrik said...

If it's strong I'll probably enjoy it. That's the way I want my coffee. Great picture!

monoblog said...

Kim: Thank you so much for stopping by and taking time to comment. Turkish coffee has a unique taste, froth, aroma, brewing technique and presentation. In other words it has its own identity and tradition. Drinking coffee is a unique pleasure for us and is not the kind of coffee you grab on the way to work. Probably you'll like it.

Fredrik: Turkish coffee is a very flavorful and often strong coffee. Sure you'll like it. And thanks for your thoughts on the photo...

Fabrizio Zanelli said...

I would like you knw that I find *each* of your photo a piece of art even this one that could be ordinary if taken by anyone other

monoblog said...

Fabrizio: Sincere thanks for your generous comment on my works. Truly appreciated...