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Tea gardens in
Istanbul
All over the country there are places called by the Turks
"Cay Bahcesi" that means "Tea Garden". Those are the most loved places
to chat and met friends.
Some tea gardens are just used by men, some other
just by families and some others are mixed (men and women).
In small villages you can notice a men tea garden and a family
one very clearly, but as Istanbul is a very big city it will
be a little bit harder to find those just for men.
Alcohol is not served on those places and tea
is the main drink. Tourists might enjoy apple
tea, ayran, Turkish
black tea, or you can also try the Turkish
Coffee. If you want to visit a typical tea garden, we recommend
two:
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Tea
garden at Ortakoy district - These district is located
on the European site of the city. You will find some typical
Turkish Tea gardens serving tea,
coffee, ayran
(a Turkish drink mixing yogurt, salt and water), sahlep
( a nice hot drink, milked based served in winter) or boza.
Young people will also come to this place to met some friends
and to flirt.
This district was once a fisherman village and
today is the place where the youth meet each other.
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On those Tea garden alcohol is not served. You can also
play cards or backgammon (to be rent) and spend a nice afternoon with
a delighted view of the Bosphoros. The best day of the week to visit
Ortakoy is Saturdays and Sunday where you will find a handmade exhibition
with all kind of different things.
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Tea
garden at Camlica district - These Tea garden is located
on the Asian side of the city. Here again you will find a typical
Turkish place visited usually by the more religious people. It might
be interesting if you want to see that part of Istanbul life. Young
people who get married can be seen on their weeding cloths with
all family smiling and celebrating their union. Women with their
head covered drinking tea with their husband and kids. No alcohol
is served, just tea, coffee
and cakes. You will be able to see a splendor view of the Bosphoros,
Marmara Sea and Golden Horn. Please check with your hotel reception
how long it can take you from your place to Camlica before going. |
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