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Kahvaltı | Traditional Assorted Small Dishes or Ritual From Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kahvaltı | Traditional Assorted Small Dishes or Ritual From Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kahvaltı | Traditional Assorted Small Dishes or Ritual From Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kahvaltı | Traditional Assorted Small Dishes or Ritual From Turkiye | TasteAtlas
Kahvaltı | Traditional Assorted Small Dishes or Ritual From Turkiye | TasteAtlas

Kahvaltı

Kahvaltı refers to breakfast in Turkish, and it's an essential and often lavish meal in Turkish culture. The word "kahvaltı" is derived from two words: "kahve" (coffee) and "altı" (under/before), which translates to "before coffee." It's a meal that traditionally happens before coffee is consumed, as in the Ottoman times, coffee was considered a beverage to be enjoyed after meals rather than during or before them.


Traditional Turkish kahvaltı showcases an expansive array of dishes, typically blending a multitude of flavors, textures, and food categories. The table is adorned with both sweet and savory items, spanning cheeses, olives, vegetables, local breads, eggs, börek, baklava or other sweet pastries, and more, accompanied by hot beverages such as Turkish tea (çay).


It is celebrated for its diversity, abundance, and the act of bringing individuals together, often extending for several hours, particularly during weekends and holidays.