KAHVALTI - FULL TURKISH BREAKFAST

Full Turkish breakfast consists of flavors that emerge from a combination of the local produce of that particular geography that can vary according to the different regions. Due to this, Turkish breakfasts are extremely rich both in terms of content and flavor.

 

It is known that the word kahvalti, the Turkish word for breakfast, is directly associated with the word kahve (coffee), which has a very important place in Turkish culinary culture. Coffee, that began to be consumed in Istanbul in the first half of the 16th century, not only created its own culture as a beverage, but also prepared the foundation in the shaping of the Turkish breakfast culture. It is known that kahvalti or breakfast that was evolved from kahve alti (before coffee), that is, drinking coffee on an empty stomach, remained as a meal specifically eaten at dawn for several centuries. 

 

For Turkish people, breakfast is the most important part of the day. It is a fundamental part of the culture. Having breakfast is something needs to be done as a family. It doesn’t matter if you have work or school to go to. Breakfast requires all the family members to be there. The hot Turkish tea is prepared, the table is set, all kinds of food are served, bread is sliced and you are ready to go. The  Turkish breakfast has salty, spicy and sweet flavors. Salty and spicy foods are usually eaten first. Then, the sweets are eaten, leaving an amazing after taste. The tea is usually continued to be drunk for a little more while after breakfast.

 

The breakfast as a cultural element is something to be enjoyed and it takes a long time as the Turkish people love spending time chatting while still sitting at the breakfast table, sipping their tea even if they are done eating. On holidays, weekends or special occasions. 

 

 

 

 

   IS THE TURKISH BREAKFAST A BIG DEAL IN TURKEY?

 

The Turkish breakfast indeed is a big deal in Turkey. Just as you may invite friends and family to dinner, the Turks invite friends and family to breakfast as well as dinner. These special occasions obviously have a lot of richer food options than usual. However, the best part is sitting lazily and chat away while drinking tea with all your loved ones.