Seeing the future, one cup of coffee at a time.
Regardless of how it’s made, this coffee is served alongside a cup of water as a palate cleanser and, on occasion, Turkish delights. Not quite as acidic as espresso, it has a smooth, strong, and slightly smoky taste and is served unfiltered, which means that the grounds remain in the button of the cup after the drink is finished.
This style of coffee—made with finely ground arabica coffee beans, brewed over a flame in a small copper pot, and served in small portions—can be traced back to the 16th century near present-day Turkey. Today, it’s often referred to as Turkish coffee, though it’s found across the region in countries like Armenia, Greece, and Bosnia, and the name changes depending on who is making it or the brand of coffee you are using. Because my family likes to use a Greek brand, we know it as Greek coffee.
For me, the experience of drinking Greek or Turkish coffee is not just about the taste or aroma, but the stories that are woven into each cup. Growing up, after a meal at grandmother’s house, my uncle would take the briki from the cabinet and brew us coffee. We'd sit around the table for hours, sipping and sharing stories—but the conversations didn’t end when the coffee ran out. Sometimes, my aunt would instruct us to flip our cups over and let the grounds settle.
My aunt might see the grounds take the shape of hills or lines resembling a road, a sign that I should travel, or perhaps take a road trip. For my siblings and I, this tradition was an opportunity to look toward the future with positivity. As I grew older, I discovered that the practice of reading coffee cups has been part of Turkish culture for centuries.
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