Posts by Emirhan Öztürk
10 Authentic Gifts from Istanbul for Every Budget
Ten authentic Turkish gift ideas — from Turkish delight and evil-eye charms to coffee sets, peshtemals and handmade mosaic lamps.
Peshtemal Towels: Why the Turkish Hammam Towel Belongs in Every Home
What a peshtemal is, why it is lighter and faster-drying than terry towels, which material to choose and how to wash it.
Turkish Mosaic Lamps: A Buyer’s Guide to Types, Sizes and Care
How handmade Turkish mosaic lamps are made, which type and size to choose, the best bulbs and how to clean and care for them.
Baklava 101: Pistachio vs Walnut, Best Shapes and How to Keep It Fresh
A short guide to Turkish baklava: ingredients, pistachio vs walnut, the most popular shapes and how to store and serve it.
Turkish Delight (Lokum) Guide: History, Best Flavours and How to Store It
Everything about Turkish delight: where lokum comes from, the most popular flavours, how to serve it and how to keep it fresh.
Turkish Tea Culture: Tulip Glasses, the Çaydanlık and How to Brew It
Why Turks drink tea from tulip-shaped glasses, how the double teapot works and how to brew Turkish tea at home.
How to Make Authentic Turkish Coffee at Home (Step by Step)
Learn how to brew Turkish coffee with a cezve: the right grind, how much sugar, how to get thick foam and how to serve it the traditional way.
