Did you know, drinking tea is a tradition that goes back almost 5,000 years, starting in ancient China? Since then, tea has spread across the world, with each culture adapting the way they drink it.

One of the first things I noticed when I tasted Turkish tea for the very first time ages ago was how bitter it was. Now, having spent some 20 years living in this country, I always ask two things when ...

Tea culture spans centuries and continents, weaving its way through the fabric of societies worldwide. From the bustling tea houses of Istanbul to the quiet morning rituals in British homes, this ...

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Turkish coffee will be the latest addition to King Street in Alexandria as the Turkish Coffee Lady opens this weekend. The coffee and culture house will open Saturday at 1001 King ...

The preference for tradition holds even as local and global chains expand aggressively. Turkey is often labeled a “tea nation,” with its culture defined by tulip-shaped glasses and post-meal brews.

If there is one word to know before going on your first trip to Turkey, it is the word "çay." Right after "hello" (merhaba) and "thank you" (teşekkür ederim), you are going to hear and see this more ...

Coffee isn’t just about caffeine — it’s about culture, said Gizem Salcigil White, who has been working to introduce Americans to the ancient art of Turkish coffee for the last decade. Area residents ...

On Saturday, May 3, the Raindrop Foundation Turkish Cultural Center will host its tenth annual Albuquerque Turkish Festival. Festival organizer Joseph Karatoprak said, “It’s going to be a day full of ...

AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – It was a celebration of Turkish culture at School Street Park in Agawam Saturday. The Turkish food and culture festival was put on by the Peace Valley Foundation. Attendees were ...