‘The memory of a cup of coffee lasts for forty years!’: this famous Turkish proverb says everything about how a cup of coffee has strongly affected Turkish people’s lives. In Turkey, Coffee isn’t only a hot or cold beverage but also a symbol of the Turkish lifestyle. It also holds an important place in Turkish...Read More

Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan (the holy 9th month in the Islamic calendar). During Ramadan, Muslims across the world fast from dawn to dusk and do not eat or drink anything during the day-time. After a month of this strong spiritual and behavioral practice, the day of celebration ‘Eid al-Fitr’ comes as ‘the...Read More

Tea in Asia hardly needs any introduction. Steeped in freshly boiled water, the young leaves and leaf-buds of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) produce the perfect aromatic beverage ‘tea’. An ideal blend in the morning makes everything better for the rest of the day. With a substantial amount of caffeine, tea is able to lift...Read More