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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

A unique and remarkable experience. The experience provided by Bunyamin is by far one that we will always remember from our trip to Istanbul. He picked us up to make sure we didn’t miss the address of the workshop and was very pleasant to talk while going there. He even gave us additional tips on how to get around Istanbul and references of good places to go. The care and dedication provided through the workshop was mesmerizing. He gave meaningful information about history, culture and society around coffee, information that makes you connect easily with the topic. The hands-on preparation of your own coffee was another key element to appreciate the experience. The fortune telling part was super interesting, as its also part of the coffee culture in Turkey, and that we enjoyed a lot. Overall, this experience is something I would recommend to anyone visiting Istanbul alone, as a couple, or with a group of friends.
Damian

October 1, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Such an amazing experience. Bunyamin met with me at a very convenient location and then took me to the coffee house for the experience. On the way he told me many facts about the city. He was very knowledgeable and showed me a detailed PowerPoint filled with information about Turkish coffee. He showed me how to make a cup, and then we chatted while it settled. Then we drank the cup we made and talked about how people will read their fortunes from it. He said that people do not take it seriously, more as a fun conversation starter between friends. I learned so much and when I was leaving he gave me the materials to make a cup of Turkish coffee at home. I can’t wait to show my family how to do it. I asked for some recommendations at the end, and he provided me with many! Overall, such an amazing time! He was passionate and I’d recommend this to everyone!
Isabella

September 30, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Benyamin was excellent. He kindly picked us up from our hotel and took us on the ferry to the coffee shop. Very informative and pleasant. Definitely recommend him.
Mitra & Chris

September 27, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

This was a really cool experience. Benyamin was a great host, he was super communicative and made the whole thing fun and educational. We have a new greater appreciation for Turkish coffee and hospitality after this experience. He even allowed us to take some cool content for social media and helped us interpret our coffee grounds fortunes! If you’re looking for something authentic and memorable, this is it.
Chelsea

September 24, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Meine Schwester und ich hatten hier eine unglaublich tolle Erfahrung. Es ist die beste Möglichkeit in die Kaffekultur der Türkei eintauchen zu können. Wer nicht nur eine klassische Sightseeingtour machen möchte, sollte definitiv hier her kommen. Wir hatten sehr viel Spaß und haben vorallem was -vielleicht auch über unsere eigene Zukunft- gelernt.
Elisabeth

September 22, 2022

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

We really enjoyed making the Coffee and Bunyamin is such a nice person. looking forward to brew the coffee for my friends.
Conny

September 22, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Great time in an adorable cafe. Best Turkish delight I had on the whole trip! Friendly, welcoming host worked hard to make sure everyone had an experience they would enjoy.
Amelia

September 18, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

이스탄불에 짧은 시간 머물게 되어서 무엇을 할까 고민 중에, 생각지도 못한 너무나 재미있는 커피 수업을 발견했어요! 다른 친구들은 가는 길이 멀다며 불평했지만, 저는 덕분에 아시아 사이드도 구경하고, 또 이스탄불 지하철 이용하는 법도 겸사겸사 같이 배울 수 있어서 더 좋았던 것 같아요. 알고보니 커피 맛집! 같이 튀르키쉬 카흐베도 만들어보면서 관련된 문화나 역사도 같이 배울 수 있어서 더욱 재미있었던 것 같아요. 수업이 끝나고는 카흐베 세트도 선물로 주셨는데, 집에 가서 엄마랑 커피 만들어 먹으려구요ㅎ.ㅎ 이스탄불에 놀러오는 여행객들에게 이 커피 수업을 추천합니다 😄😄😄
현담

September 18, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Bünyamin is a very kind and open person! It was not just about the process of making and preparing Turkish Coffee, he also prepared a presentation and a bit of history about Turkish coffee culture. After the workshop he recommended some places to go if I wanna buy more accessories to make coffee like a traditional grinder. I really can't complain, it was totally worth it!
Ozan

September 17, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

It is great experience! Bunyamin is very thoughtful and easy to talk with. Very frdly! Also the cafe place is cool and a good chance to explore the asian side of Istanbul. Plus! Coffee reading is a fun process! Definitely recommend to do this in the trip~~
思洋 Sherry

September 15, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

If you want to learn how to make basic Turkish coffee and a short history of it then this experience is for you. They seem to be very knowledgeable about their coffee. Plus you get a certificate and a Turkish coffee-making set.
Lesa

September 15, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

The coffee experience exceeded our expectations. We did not only learn a lot about the Turkish coffee history, but we even got a coffee certificate and our own coffee set. Bunyamin, the host, was amazing. He gave us also a lot of tips for our stay in Istanbul
Lena

September 15, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Amazing activity to learn about the history, culture and beauty of Turkish Coffee. Bunyamin was a pleasure to meet and was a gracious host - a must do if you’re in Istanbul!
Pooja

September 12, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

the experience was top-notch! Bunyamin is one awesome human 🦸‍♀️The structure of the workshop is pretty straight-forward, you learn about the history+ a few fun facts about the coffee culture in Turkey, make coffee, drink coffee, fortune-tell. We overstayed our welcome a bit, Bunyamin had absolutely zero issues with that 😎
Marina

September 11, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Great way to quickly catch up to Turkish coffee culture
Vinzenz

September 9, 2022

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Fun experience to learn more about Turkish coffee theoretically and practically. The host was great and made us all feel comfortable and everyone was able to participate 👍🏼
Mansour

September 9, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

A great experience to learn all about Turkish coffee with a kind and friendly host!
Anouchka

September 9, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Bunyamin is a wonderful host and very knowledgeable about Turkish coffee and Istanbul. We had a great time, the workshop was informative and very relaxed at the same time. Definitely a recommendation for coffee lovers!
Tanja

September 8, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

I rated it a 4 star only because I already knew most of the turkish coffee culture :) The host is a great guy, always ready to help and doesn't forget about you if you're the calmest (even if you're in a big group). I would recommend it if you're in for a lil' welcoming activity in Turkey and not that of an expert of coffee (like me 😉).
Alan

September 8, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Es una buena actividad para hacer en tu viaje a Estambul, y así descubrir tradiciones locales.
Roser

September 8, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Fantastic experience! We had so much fun learning about the coffee culture and how to make coffee. The experience was very well thought out and we had an amazing time. We were staying at the European side, and Bunyamin picked us up and it took only 10-15 minutes to get to the coffee shop location (we went via metro and it was very easy!). If you are staying in the Asian side, I believe you could be picked up very close by to the experience location. The team is great at communicating logistics and answering any questions. We loved our coffee kits and are so excited to make Turkish coffee at home! Highly recommend!
Julie

September 1, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

This was the perfect rainy day activity! Hosts were great and super welcoming— fun to learn about coffee culture and history in a modern space and get to make our own! Reading the grounds together was a highlight. Recommend!
Sarah

September 1, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

This is a great experience that I would recommend if you're looking for an activity for a few hours in Istanbul and especially if you're interested in coffee.Already on our way to the coffee house, we discussed some cultural moments about Istanbul and its districts, which found their reflection during the experience itself.More than making coffee, we also talked about its history and its place in contemporary culture.The hosts make you feel welcome and give you all their attention, and the gift at the end is very practical!
Daniel

August 31, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Great host and fun experience! Our host did a great job explaining the cultural origins of Turkish coffee and even provided us a gift set to take home with us!
Leanna

August 30, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

This was such a great experience. It was well thought out and the coffee was delicious. Would definitely recommend to everyone visiting Istanbul. Bunyamin also has great suggestions of where to go for authentic food!
Viktoria

August 28, 2022

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Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Turquía tiene mucho que ofrecer y sin duda esta experiencia la súper recomiendo para aprender sobre la cultura turca al tomar café y como se prepara un café turco. El servicio de los chicos es estupendo, muy atentos y amables en todo momento. Más que una experiencia, me quedo con un nuevo amigo como Benjamin.Excellent way to get to know the Turkish coffee culture! Benjamin is a great host and very professional. I totally recommend doing this activity because of the experience of learning something new and because of Benjamin and his partner! Both of them were amazing and very kind with us!
Ricardo

August 22, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

A+ experience. I had Ali Furkhan leading the class. He promptly picked us up at the location and provided a mini tour on the way to the coffee class. The actual class was a great introduction to coffee culture and the societal significance of coffee. Overall was a great way to spend a couple of hours in Istanbul. Good conversation and coffee what’s not to love!
Aamir

August 21, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

This experience is the perfect combination of history, information and action. We were made to feel so welcome by everyone and had such a great time learning about Turkish history and culture over a delicious Turkish coffee. I would recommend this experience to anyone visiting Istanbul. It was a great way to start our time here.
Katie

August 15, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

Bunyamin and his team are thoughtful and made the experience interactive and fun! We got to learn not just how to make the coffee, but also the historical, cultural and social significance of coffee in Turkish culture. Would really recommend!
Atikah

August 14, 2022

Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop review

10/10 would recommend. The history lesson, the actual making of the coffee and the goodie bag at the end, everything was amazing!!!!
Brianna

August 10, 2022
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