#Turkish coffee blends

[buyinturkey]

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[bosphorushop]

BOSPHORUS SHOPPİNG 4

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Coffee Cups

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Sweet

Indulging in sweet treats becomes even more delightful when paired with exquisite coffee cups, making every dessert a luxurious experience. At Bosphorus Shopping, we understand that the presentation of your favorite sweets can elevate their flavor and enjoyment. That’s why we curate stunning coffee cups that complement your delectable desserts, from delicate pastries to rich cakes.

Our carefully selected coffee cups not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your sweet moments but also encourage you to savor every bite and sip. The combination of a beautifully crafted coffee cup and mouth-watering pastries creates the perfect setting for family gatherings, romantic dinners, or cozy afternoons.

Quality and Style

Each coffee cup in our collection is designed with both quality and style in mind. Crafted from premium materials, they are not just practical but also an attractive addition to your tableware. Whether you prefer modern designs or traditional patterns, our range has something to suit every taste.

Perfect for Any Occasion

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Elevate Your Dessert Experience

Transform ordinary dessert moments into extraordinary experiences with the combination of our exquisite coffee cups and delectable sweets. Explore our collection today and discover how you can enhance your culinary adventures!

Visit us at Bosphorus Shopping to find the perfect coffee cups that complement your sweet delights. Enjoy the ultimate combination of style and functionality for your sweet treats!

Don't forget the special role of a high-quality copper pan in your dessert preparation. With its exceptional heat conductivity, it ensures even cooking, allowing you to achieve that perfect caramelization for your desserts. Paired with our coffee cups, you can create stunning dessert presentations that are as delightful to the eye as they are to the palate.

Explore our delightful selection today at Bosphorus Shopping, where every item is designed to enhance your culinary journey. Make your dessert dreams a reality by investing in the perfect combination of coffee cups, sweet treats, and cookware essentials. Your taste buds will thank you!

Copper pan

Experience the elegance and functionality of our premium copper pans, designed to elevate your culinary adventures. These artisanal pieces are not just kitchen essentials; they're a testament to craftsmanship that combines tradition with modern performance.

With excellent heat conductivity, our copper pan ensure even cooking, making them ideal for preparing everything from delectable desserts to savory dishes. Whether you're simmering a rich chocolate sauce for your sweet creations or sautéing vegetables for a healthy meal, these pans are engineered to deliver outstanding results every time.

Moreover, the aesthetic appeal of copper pans enhances any kitchen decor, making them a stunning addition to your cookware collection. Their durability means they will last for years, standing up to the rigors of daily cooking while maintaining their beauty.

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[onekindredspirit]

*How to Make Turkish Coffee* I've been teaching myself to make Turkish coffee. Some friends gave me a Cezve. I believe it's Greek. The resulting coffee is aromatic, thick and smooth. Immersing yourself in a process hits hard - Blend the angst of living with a very small amount of time Taste the sweetness but don't overcook to bitterness Stay with your Cezve And avoid avoidance It'll be okay The Saints knew that suffering and sorrow increase in proportion to love So surrender to the Ecstasy of the Saints. I am making Turkish coffee, I am riding the wave of experience and it is farewell to my whining ego. And in the midst of all this suffering I know the sweetness of the now, that feeling of joy intermingling with sorrow at my inevitable demise. Get a Cezve. Learn to make Turkish coffee Surrender to the Ecstasy of the Saints and get lost in the process And remember, the Saints love you and so do I. - One Kindred Spirit

[forumda]

Bosphorusshopping - Devasa+ (2)

It appeals to all tastes with its Turkish delight flavor. It has different varieties and is especially served with coffee. With its unique taste and perfect texture, it contains different fruit searches, whether with pistachio, hazelnut or walnut mixtures. Besides, Turkish baklava is indispensable for Turkish delicacies. Baklava comes to mind first when Turkish delicacies are mentioned. Layered with this special flavor intense syrup, it is at the forefront of traditional Turkish delicacies.

Turkish coffee provides different benefits with its excellent taste. It opens the mind and strengthens immunity. In addition, this special taste is recommended by experts. Herbal tea, another Turkish beverage, can be consumed at any time of the day. It is indispensable for Turkish cuisine, whether for breakfast or after dinner. It is definitely preferred with various dishes or desserts.

Iranian saffron flavor can be consumed either as a dessert or as a meal or beverage. Freshness is always preserved in carefully prepared packages. It is extremely useful. In addition, there are many Herbs and spice varieties in Turkish cuisines. There are many types of spices, bitter, sour and sweet. The real taste of the flavors in Turkish cuisine comes from these special spice blends.

[porcelainseashore]

Coffee & Secrets (1)

Series Masterlist

Pairing: Rookie Cop! Leon x Barista! Fem! Reader

Summary: As a cozy coffee shop owner in Raccoon City, you’re no stranger to visitors seeking comfort, quiet, and warmth. When a rookie officer named Leon finds a kindred spirit in you, it sets in motion a chain of events that forever changes the course of your lives. An alternate universe set in Resident Evil 2 Remake and inspired by the game Coffee Talk.

Content & Warnings: Canon divergence, coffee shops, romance, slow burn, strangers to lovers, idiots in love, fluff, slice of life, swearing

Author's Note: The biggest heartfelt thank you to my friends @alibellerosetta and Cameron who beta’d this fic + all those who reached out and supported me in DMs! ❤️ P.S. There may be spoilers for Coffee Talk ahead, so read at your own discretion.

AO3 Link

Chapter 1: Arrival

September 30, 1998. It was heavy rain and howling winds, but your shop was still open, like a beacon of light in the darkness. A flash of lightning and a high beam panned across the window. The rumbling sound of an engine came to a halt. 

Could that be your first customer of the day?

Your question was answered when a young, red-haired woman in a matching leather jacket burst through the front door, triggering the welcome chime that signaled a new arrival. She was drenched like a drowned rat, helmet tucked under her arm as she made her way over to the counter tentatively, her eyes darting back and forth at the empty space before her.

“Hey, uh, you’re open, right?”

“Of course.” Your smile was genial and bright, but not scorching—mellow like the midnight sun in a starless sky. “What would you like, miss?”

She relaxed a little, her shoulders loosening as she placed her helmet on the counter until it appeared as if she remembered something. Looking back, her gaze followed the trail of dirty puddles she had left in her wake. Water pooled from her soaked boots as she gave you a sheepish grin. “Um, sorry.”

You waved it off with a laugh. “Apologize when you can control the weather.” Grabbing a couple of tea towels from the nearby rack, you handed it to her. “Here, why don’t you dry off while I fix you something to warm up with?”

She thanked you profusely as you got to work, concocting up a special blend of frothy hot chocolate with milk, honey, rosewater, and a touch of cinnamon. The pattering of rain from the outside complemented the chill lo-fi soundtrack you had put on in the background.

Sliding the glass over the surface of the table, you placed it in front of her. “Your Turkish Delight, miss.”

“Claire,” she offered. “Just call me Claire.” 

As she brought the steamy drink to her lips, her eyes widened, like something had caught her by surprise.

“Mmm, wow,” she sputtered. “This is—”

“Good?”

“Really good!” she corrected, as she gulped the rest down enthusiastically.

At that moment, the door chime tinkled again, and another stranger strolled in, attempting to brush away the droplets from his clothes in vain. Running a hand through his slick blonde bangs, his piercing blue eyes fell upon the two of you like a deer in the headlights.

“Uh, um…” he stammered, only to shake his head in response at his own fumbling as he cleared his throat to try again. “Do you mind if—”

But you were already there, holding out another towel before he could even blink.

“Oh, uh, thanks.” The corners of his mouth curled into a shy smile as he took the towel from your hands gratefully.

“You better leave her a good tip!” Claire hollered from where she sat as he chuckled and raised his hands in mock resignation.

“And what can I get you, mister?”

“Leon.”

“Hmm?”

He stuck out his hand, greeting you with an air of innocence and genuineness. “I’m Leon.”

You shook hands and introduced yourself before he would reveal his order. “Just a coffee, nothing fancy.”

“Coming right up,” you called out over your shoulder, a knowing look cast across your face.

As you prepared a pot of black filter coffee, you overheard your two customers exchanging a few words.

“You from Raccoon City?”

“Nah, I’m just here for a few days to visit my brother. Lemme guess, you’re not from around here either?”

“Not really, well, not yet. I mean, I was supposed to start my first day at the RPD—”

“Wait, today? Have you seen the time?”

“I know, I know… I got delayed. Add the insane weather and I’m still trying to work out the directions on this map.”

“Well, rookie, you’re in luck. My brother’s part of S.T.A.R.S., so I could lead you to the station when the weather clears up a little.”

“Rookie? Really?”

“Do you want my help or not?”

Pouring the freshly brewed coffee into a cup, you served it to Leon, who had just accepted Claire’s offer, despite his slight hesitation. “Your nothing fancy coffee.”

He snickered, locking eyes with you for a split second before taking a sip. Tension eased from his brows as he closed them shut, sighing blissfully into the cup. “It’s—”

“Really good?” Claire suggested, finishing his sentence from him.

He nodded and pursed his lips, finishing the rest of the drink in a couple of mouthfuls. Gesturing towards Claire’s empty glass, he stated, “I’ll get hers too.”

As he fished out a couple of crumpled bills, you stopped him, instinctively placing your hand over his when he tried to slip them over. His eyes flickered at your touch, but he did not pull away, waiting patiently for your response.

“On the house,” you clarified.

“What? No,” Claire protested as she motioned to the empty seats around her. “How’s your shop gonna survive like this?”

“I’ll manage,” you shrugged before peering out through one of the side windows. “Seems like the rain’s lightened up.”

“We’ll be back,” Leon promised, his gaze stoic and sincere, as he dragged the chair out under him, preparing to leave. Claire did the same.

As the door chime tinkled for the final time that evening, he paused abruptly, popping his head back in to ask, “When are you open?”

At this, you let out a smile. “Only at night.”

Dividers by @cafekitsune

[swan2swan]

The first thing Soyona notices when she returns to her hotel room is the lack of Saturday's customary tea arrangement on the table.

The second is the parcel beside her bed...and the envelope on her pillow.

She steadies herself quickly, settling her tense muscles: she has been careful these past few years, but if she was made again, authorities wouldn't have waited until she returned to a place she could so easily challenge in court. And any proper enemy would have needed to pass by the hotel's security.

But the timing of this oddity is too convenient to be coincidence.

She lowers her phone and walks unhurriedly toward the bed, eyeing the other corners of the room: there's nowhere to hide in a place this small, but even the security of her former penthouse had had its flaws...

There's no question in her mind now, and no surprise when she looks down on the pale yellow envelope (the shade of her hair from three years ago) that rests upon her pillow, and sees her name embossed with familiar handwriting.

She reaches down and picks it up, turns it over: a blue sticker seals it, with a single letter: "S".

It's her.

She considers throwing it away immediately. She should. That's the past. But...

She produces a knife from the bracelet on her arm, slender and silver, and slices through the seal.

There's a fragrance as it opens, and she sees the tips of two, no, three blue rosepetals. There's a white card behind them, and two fall as she pulls it free: on the front is a trio of cheaply-drawn Ankylosaurs with a childishly cute faces and party hats, cheering "Welcome to the Club!"

Soyona scowls, hoping it won't play music; she opens it, and at the top of the inside are the words "You're a DINOSAUR now!", with the number "40".

Almost every square centimeter of the rest of the card is covered in the same familiar, professional handwriting from the envelope, from the inside of the cover to just below the card's prewritten message. She starts reading the inside of the cover:

First of all, I hope you checked this first--who knows what kind of poison I could have snuck in here? And if someone else is reading this: hi!" (The second letter has a little heart). You can hand me off to your boss, she knows this isn't poisoned. And if you opened it without checking, I'm flattered that you know my handwriting enough that it's not a forgery.

Anyway, yes, I still know how to find you--no, I'm not telling you how Hope you weren't disappointed that the buyer didn't show up in Montecarlo last month: he didn't stand you up, but he really needed to double-check who he bribed. Anyway, I just wanted to congratulate you on reaching forty. Space is running out on the card, but I'm putting another note inside your gift. Don't worry, it's not a bomb or anything, you know I'm not like that. You should take some time off work, though--I would have said 'hi' in person if you had been in your room! Anyway, Happy Birthday! Hope your work went horribly.

At the bottom, a signature:

Sydney, with little rose petals and thorns blooming from the second "y'.

Then:

P.S.: I took your tea. It's your birthday. Treat yourself to coffee. I left a blend in the restroom with the machine.

Soyona stands up and walks over to the bathroom: sure enough, there is a blue bag of Turkish grounds, with the filter already inserted: Soyona doesn't bother to check if there is water in the machine: she remembers.

She adds the grounds, inserts the pot, and pushes the button. As it whirs to life, she steps back into the hotel room, walking over to inspect the package on her nightstand: it's a paper-wrapped rectangle about twenty centimeters long, tied up with gold ribbon. Another cut, and the paper falls away, revealing what looks to be half of an egg carton, and another note, this one on simple letter paper:

To the Broker:

I understand that your dinosaur business has taken something of a nosedive these past few years, but I want you to know that your work has left its seeds in many places, or perhaps, inspired a number of half-baked copies. Regardless, none of them have been as challenging to dismantle, especially with Darius's help.

The last two labs we busted had leftover eggshells; Dino-Nerd was pointing out how they all had different pigmentation, so we could identify the species. I thought about your paints, so I gathered up six different species (just the shells, not the dinosaurs!) and ground them up, mixed them with some paste, and made a few unique paints: I figured you would appreciate them. They're all labeled, so you can tell which one's which. Anyway, If you feel like quitting this whole "Criminal Mastermind" business and retire to being just a painter or something, I hope this helps. Or maybe you just want to relax while you're thinking up your next evil plan. Don't worry--if it gets out of hand, I'll foil that one, too.

Well, Happy Birthday! I hope you paint something beautiful...but good luck having it be more beautiful than the first piece we painted together!

Love!

Brooklynn.

P.S.: If the paints are really nice, please don't start a dinosaur egg trade of illegal paints. I don't need that kind of guilt.

P.P.S: Dino-Nerd also says if I mixed something like Dilophosaurus venom into paint, it might make a neurotoxin that could paralyze or poison you--don't worry, I didn't do that. I felt a little tingly with the Compsognathus eggs, though--I don't know if that's a defense mechanism or something. I recommend a brush. Take care!

Soyona reads the letter again, seeing if there might be a code or something hidden, but there's nothing: it's straightforward, simple, even with the professional beginning. She sighs and folds it shut.

"Reliable as always, Brooklynn," she mutters, setting the note atop the card and the envelope. "And always a troublemaker."

She reaches down to the box, and opens it to inspect the bottles inside.

[prvt-tucker]

What gift would your favorite character most like to receive and what would they give to their loved ones?

Oh Babs I love your asks so very much!!!

I will do this for both Arcane and Bob’s I think! Maybe Beetlejuice too lol

—

Arcane—

Viktor: I think for presents to receive I could see him as the type to appreciate something made for him or something practical. He’s extremely practical when it comes to academic things and everyone gets him books and while one can never have too many books, you will win his heart by making him food from his culture (y’know I headcanon him as the Zaunite version of Jewish) or the practical type of stuff he won’t admit he needs like something to keep his Turkish coffee warm or the special blend of pain cream he won’t buy for himself because he thinks it’s too expensive. (Ask me how I know as a babe with a mobility aid)

When giving presents, oh Viktor is ***thoughtful*** he will absolutely scour the Piltover market for your favorite sweets or flowers or tinker in the lab to make you something special personalized to your interests. He’s not one to easily admit it but he’s big into quality time/physical touch when he has it (the time that is) so he’s going to the extra mile with affection when the two of you are alone.

Jinx: Jinx is like a magpie in her lab. She is always in want of anything interesting so she can build a new device, augment, or weapon, and plenty of paint and glitter and gems to make an entrance.

She’ll take some new records for her gramophone but only if you understand her musical taste.

In terms of giving, your present isn’t gonna be wrapped, it might explode on you, and it’ll definitely be colorful. Good luck.

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Bob’s Burgers

Louise: Louise wants either something Kuchi Kopi related or utterly diabolical there is no in between

In terms of giving presents, it really depends on if you are in her good graces or not, and questionable if she paid for it

Logan: Logan wants skate gear, or when he’s older, someone to get tattoos with him. Unfortunately his girlfriends keep getting him finance bro type gifts like expensive sweaters and cologne

In terms of giving presents, he gives most people gift cards. Except whatever girl he’s dating who gets some kind of slutty underwear.

He sends Louise a stupid shrimp themed gift every year as a dumb inside joke between them.

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Beetlejuice

Beej: Beej just wants affection from his babes (Lydia) and some validation but won’t admit to either

He won’t get you shit because his dumb ass is always broke and running from owing people shit

[shintaru]

Knb | signature scent pt.3

Pt.1, pt.2

Atsushi Murasakibara

TOM FORD

Lost Cherry Eau de Parfum Fragrance

Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy

Scent Type: Warm & Sweet Gourmands

Key Notes: Black Cherry, Tonka Bean, Almond

Fragrance Description: Lost Cherry‘s candy-like gleam of exotic black cherry and liqueur touched with teasing almond gives way to a Turkish rose and jasmine sambac blend that penetrates the senses. The full-bodied perfume attains fantasy-like levels of insatiability.

About the Fragrance: "Like the plump fruit waiting to be eaten, Lost Cherry is powerful and insatiable. Notes of cherry liqueur and a touch of bitter almond drip into its heart, glossing it with a candy-like gleam."—Tom Ford

Tatsuya Himuro

Armani Beauty

Acqua di Giò Profondo Eau de Parfum Spray

Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody

Scent Type: Citrus & Woods

Key Notes: Marine Notes, Cypress, Musk

Fragrance Description: Acqua di Giò Profondo is a long-lasting men’s cologne that blends salty marine notes and addictive essences of cypress, lavender, and rosemary. This men’s perfume rounds out with subtle patchouli and musk notes to explore a new dimension: the deep sea. Acqua di Giò Profondo is refillable in all formats.

Seijūrō Akashi

TOM FORD

Tobacco Vanille Eau de Parfum Fragrance

Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy

Scent Type: Woody Spices

Key Notes: Tobacco Leaf, Vanilla, Ginger

Fragrance Description: TOM FORD reinvents classic tobacco with creamy tonka bean, vanilla, cocoa, dry fruit accords, and sweet wood sap for a modern, opulent, and heady impression of confidence and power.

About the Fragrance: "Tobacco Vanille is opulent, warm, and iconic. Reminiscent of an English gentleman‘s club and blended with rich spices, vanilla, and tobacco flower, it leaves a powerful impression."—Tom Ford

Reo Mibuchi

TOM FORD

Noir Extreme Parfum Fragrance

Fragrance Family: Warm & Spicy

Scent Type: Woody Spices

Key Notes: Cardamom, Amber, Tonka

Fragrance Description: A bold intensification of the original scent, Noir Extreme Parfum merges amber, spices, and woods, evoking the private, daring aspects of the Noir man.

About the Fragrance: An intensification of the original Noir Extreme scent, Noir Extreme Parfum breathes a heightened concentration of spicy cardamom, spiked with the warmth of Shimoga ginger, and the rich sensuality of tonka bean and guaiacwood.

Makoto Hanamiya

Valentino

Uomo Born in Roma Green Stravaganza Eau de Toilette

Fragrance Family: Earthy & Woody

Scent Type: Citrus & Woods

Key Notes: Bergamot, Coffee, Vetiver

Fragrance Description: A fougère fragrance for men born from the abundant gardens of Roma. This ambery cologne opens with the zesty freshness of bergamot and blends with rich coffee accords and sustainably sourced vetiver for a long-lasting, aromatic scent.

About the Fragrance: As the sun rises and shines over the eternal city, this men’s cologne takes you on a bold adventure into the extravagance of Roma and the many vibrant ways to be you.

[boozytiramisu]

tagged by the beautifuls, eef @rpfofficial and lils @suntoucher2001. these are two games which i've merged together as questions overlapped. yay.

latest song i listened to: valentine by fiona apple. in my top five favourite song.

latest show: 48 hours. it's true crime. lots of all-american blondes getting killed in the 1970s. it's good background noise. i've watched all the episodes of smosh reads reddit too recently. last thing i properly watched was severance and lucky star back in january and february.

latest film: i've been busy... last full length film was eternal sunshine in feb....... T________T

latest reading: i'm not doing any fun reading at the moment. the books i'm consulting at the moment are all on convenience food and supermarket development as i am avoiding doing research on pesticides that were used 1980s.

latest obsession: baldur's gate three... i've been daydreaming i was isakai'd into the world so i can kiss astarion. whatever <3

last thing looked up: a number which called my phone. i was working out if it was spam (it was).

favourite colour: green & brown. i wear a lot of cranberry red though

favourite flavour: depends on the thing. i gravitate towards ginger, liquorice, aniseed, fennel, lavender for sweets.

sweet, savory or spicy: savoury > spicy > sweet. i like more savoury (or herbal) type sweets. i have a bad sweet tooth and am trying to cut my sugar intake back drastically following my research.

tea or coffee: tea. i'm averaging eight cups a day at the minute. i have english breakfast, oolong or a turkish delight blend during the day and then peppermint or a sleepytime blend one in the evenings.

current project: my dissertation. i'm fed up with it.

relationship status: in a very happy relationship with my right hand.

things in the future: hand-ins, graduation, my birthday (in four months), going to japan. more pressingly today, making dinner and getting up from this desk. everything's coming up milhouse.

tagging whoever. you can do it. it's chill. love you. <3

[parfumeux]

I went to my local Nordstrom one day to do a bit of personal research on designer cologne. My original goal was to familiarise myself with a vast array of different fragrances as it occurred to me that my impression of men’s colognes lacked any depth. I thought of them as all the same, having no real discernible qualities from one another other than what someone has described to me as— a barber shop sort of smell. I came away stepping over my ignorance and gaining a newfound appreciation for men’s colognes, but that’s a different story. Today, I wanted to talk about the special treat my nose indulged in when I came across the Tom Ford Kiosk. 

I’d like to start with Tobacco Vanille, as it was my first impression of the brand when I smelt it a while back. I was a blind buyer back then, and I came across a good deal on a coffret set that also included Soleil Blanc, Deep Cherry, and Oud Wood. Sadly, out of the four, I only ended up keeping Oud Wood, and regifting the others to friends and family as I found that they weren’t really to my tastes at the time. I remember my disappointment with Tobacco Vanille, finding it pungently sweet and nauseatingly cloying on my skin. I have the delicious misfortune of being a regular smoker, so I had this expectation that the scent would have an essence of smoke or perhaps something sharp to balance out those richer notes. Though this scent isn’t for me, I have a deep appreciation for what it perfectly achieves— an intimate Turkish smoker’s lounge with complimentary bite-sized hors d’oeuvres of sweet treats for their patrons. It’s a scent I can see myself returning to at a different point in the future, but as of right now, I’ll appreciate it on those who walk past. 

As for Vanilla Sex, which despite my critical opinion of the sickeningly sweet quality of Tobacco Vanille, I found Vanilla Sex’s burst of vanilla to be deliciously pleasant— a vanilla scent that would agree with any gourmand lover! However, I will say I think this fragrance lacks a certain depth compared to her siblings. I personally find that the bitter almond and the floral notes do a lovely job of balancing out the rich foundation compared to Tobacco Vanille, but despite it, it’s a very one-dimensional scent. What you see is what you get, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. I would consider Vanilla Sex to be the bubbly, and charming little sister that folks dote and fawn over, whereas Tobacco Vanille is the try-hard, suave middle brother. 

Now, while I personally found Vanilla Sex to be comparatively more pleasant on first sniff, Vanille Fatale has a fascinating depth and complexity throughout the entirety of its wear. If Vanilla Sex is the little sister, and Tobacco Vanille is the younger brother, then Vanilla Fatale is the elegant and mature older sister. Vanille Fatale is the perfect blend of her sibling fragrances— sweet but not cloying, and well balanced by its bouquet of florals and side serving of fruits. The rum, myrrh, and saffron on top give her an air of sophistication that avoids being egregious thanks to the thoughtful bursts of citrus, and the barley, coffee, and plum in her heart beautifully carry that air of sophistication as it settles alongside the base. The vanilla and tobacco in its foundation are lovingly cradled by the mossy, sturdy mahogany and sensual suede, complimented by the patchouli, and brightened by the violet. A lovely fragrance through and through that had me tilting my head and beaming each time my nose came across a different note. 

Vanilla as a fragrance personality is notorious— beloved or belittled by those who come across it. Tom Ford’s olfactory range is unsurprising given their large arsenal of fragrances, but the noses behind each fragrance and the way they choose to interpret the impressions of a single note never ceases to amaze me. This scent journey reminded me that regardless of any aversion or preconceived notion I have towards a fragrance, I will at some point find an exception due to the vastness of the world of parfumerie, and it makes me absolutely giddy for all the new fragrances I’ll come across. 

[sweethoneyrose83]

Cafe/Coffee House Ask Game:

Icebreakers:

What’s your go-to coffee order?

If you could have coffee with any historical figure, who would it be and why?

Which coffee drink best represents your personality?

What’s the most unusual thing you’ve ever added to your coffee?

If you were a barista, what would you name your signature drink?

Do you prefer to drink your coffee while reading, talking, or just enjoying the moment?

Fun & Imaginative:

If you had to describe your ideal café, what would it look like?

If coffee could grant one superpower, what would it be for you?

Imagine there’s a secret menu item at this café—what would you name it, and what would it include?

If you were stuck on a desert island with unlimited coffee but no milk or sugar, how would you handle it?

Would you rather never have coffee again or never eat chocolate again?

What fictional character would you love to share a coffee with, and why?

Personal Preferences:

Are you more of a morning coffee drinker or an afternoon pick-me-up person?

Do you enjoy coffee for the taste, the caffeine, or the ritual?

What’s your favorite snack or treat to pair with coffee?

Do you like trying new types of coffee, or do you stick with what you know?

What’s your favorite café playlist? Is it jazz, acoustic, or something else?

How do you feel about instant coffee—is it a quick fix or a total no-go?

Travel & Culture:

What’s the best café you’ve ever visited while traveling?

Do you have any favorite coffee rituals from other cultures?

Would you rather enjoy a cup of coffee in a bustling city café or a quiet countryside coffeehouse?

Which country do you think has the best coffee culture?

Have you ever tried making a coffee from a different culture, like Turkish or Vietnamese coffee? How did it go?

Deep & Thought-Provoking:

What’s the most important conversation you’ve ever had over a cup of coffee?

If life were like a café, what would you be serving?

Does coffee remind you of any particular person or time in your life?

If you had to give up coffee for a year, how do you think it would change your daily routine or mindset?

What’s the most profound thought or idea you’ve ever had while sipping coffee?

Just for Fun:

If you could only drink one coffee-based drink for the rest of your life, what would it be?

How long could you go without coffee before you started feeling the withdrawal?

What’s the most expensive coffee drink you’ve ever had—was it worth it?

If coffee had a personality, what kind of friend would it be to you?

Which coffee flavor or blend do you think is underrated?

What’s the weirdest place you’ve ever had coffee?

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[pixelfoodie]

Turkish coffee is very finely ground coffee brewed by boiling. Any coffee bean may be used; arabica varieties are considered best, but robusta or a blend is also used. The coffee grounds are left in the coffee when served. The coffee may be ground at home in a manual grinder made for the very fine grind, ground to order by coffee merchants in most parts of the world, or bought ready-ground from many shops. The grounds left after drinking Turkish coffee are sometimes used to tell fortunes, a practice known as tasseography. The cup is turned over into the saucer to cool, and the patterns of the coffee grounds are interpreted. As well as being an everyday beverage, Turkish coffee is also a part of the traditional Turkish wedding custom. As a prologue to marriage, the bridegroom's parents (in the lack of his father, his mother and an elderly member of his family) must visit the young girl's family to ask the hand of the bride-to-be and the blessings of her parents upon the upcoming marriage. During this meeting, the bride-to-be must prepare and serve Turkish coffee to the guests. For the groom's coffee, the bride-to-be sometimes uses salt instead of sugar to gauge his character. If the bridegroom drinks his coffee without any sign of displeasure, the bride-to-be assumes that the groom is good-tempered and patient. As the groom already comes as the demanding party to the girl's house, in fact it is the boy who is passing an exam and etiquette requires him to receive with all smiles this particular present from the girl, although in some parts of the country this may be considered as a lack of desire on the part of the girl for marriage with that candidate.

src.: Nisan Agca (22 November 2017). "Making Turkish Coffee with a Turkish Barista Champion", Freeman, James; Freeman, Caitlin; Duggan, Tara (2012-10-09). The Blue Bottle Craft of Coffee: Growing, Roasting, and Drinking, With Recipes. Ten Speed Press. ISBN 978-1-60774-118-3, Nissenbaum, Dion (20 July 2007). "Coffee grounds brewed trouble for Israeli fortuneteller". McClatchyDC, Köse, Nerin (nd). Kula Düğün Gelenekleri. Ege University. (2008) ref photo.: https://www.nescafe.com/in/turkish-coffee

[watsername]

OOHOHOHO VERY GOOD and since we have similar taste imma need u to give us all recs or simply share all ur faves! I really wanted to order some again so i might as well ask an expert

alright let’s cover what bases we can . highlighting names for ppl who don’t want to read

for fruit tea i love the peach raspberry rose i use this one for iced tea too but i tend to leave it brewing in the fridge overnight for better flavour . very berry crush is the store best seller however .

. oh girl this is going to be long .

no added flavouring-

ok for black tea really depends on your strength preference my personal favourite is scottish breakfast (on the website as assam tgfop1 2nd flush ) i love assam its full bodied and malty it’s a single origin and anice alternative to english breakfast blends . darjeeling is a nice delicate black tea if you’re not a fan of super malty teas . indian origin teas are my favourite . margaret’s hope first flush darjeeling should be coming in soon too that’s a very exclusive tea only harvested in one area of the darjeeling province one month if the year so it’s very limited stock and £24 . returns every summer .

there’s japanese green teas we have genmaicha, gyokuro and sencha asigiri, as well as our classic green tea blend . personally i like genmaicha .

speciality teas we also have formosa jade oolong and silver needle white tea but the STAR of the show is milk oolong. she’s so phenomenal she’s £19 but she’s a gorgeous high altitude oolong delicate and creamy texture with buttery caramel notes its one of the best taiwanese teas i’ve ever had

fruity

black tea? piccadilly blend - strawberry rose and lotus flower . lovely fruit and floral blend with a delicate black tea base . her sister is covent garden blend which is black tea with peach and apricot with safflower and marigold petals . blood orange crush is also so so so good and has dried blood orange chunks in it it’s fierce

green- CHERRY BLOSSOM !!! she’s so gorgeous she’s a large leaf green tea with sakura petals and the most delectable a cherry scent and flavour i literally make samples of this for anyone i can it’s so so so good . mango and bergamot is probably the best seller tho

other- peach oolong she’s fierce . it’s pretty sweet and it’s such a fragrant tea literally it’s so good . we recently got in coconut oolong too which is limited edition it’s been pretty popular

floral

black - english rose is a classic . black tea with rose and slightly sweet too . orange blossom is good with the cute citrusy notes and fragrance

not many for green tbh but for other there’s a chelsea garden white tea which we recently just got in teabags which is white tea with rose (i like the rose teas)

spices/herbal

black tea- chilli chai is one of my all time faves but be careful bc the chilli really does hit the back of your throat if you’re not expecting it but it’s so warm and comforting . rhe classic spiced chai is a good alternative it’s your standard masala black tea and it’s really good on cold and rainy days especially.

for no caffeine there’s a few herbal mainly on the w wall in the large loose leaf caddies but if you ask for cinnamon vanilla chai or turkish apple or vanilla honeybush and orange they’re some of my favourites . there’s some rooibos if ur into that but i think only rainforest rooibos and blueberry rooibos are available

i don’t drink coffee so we are skipping that .

hot chocolate

for milk chocolate i think salted caramel (tastes like a crunchy) and cookies and cream (tastes like oreos) are my fave . coconut is limited edition and the best seller rn

for white . sticky toffee pudding is the way to go . raspberry ripple if also fierce it tastes like melted raspberry ripple ice cream

for instant teas

we got a bunch of new ones in and they’re all really fierce. lychee and rose, sour cherry and cranberry raspberry. literally cannot go wrong with any of them . turkish apple is my fave from the regular line

i think that’s it

[aslansoykan]

Is that ASLAN SOYKAN? I heard the THIRTY FIVE year old belongs to the KURTLAR as SECOND IN COMMAND. I’d stay away from them if I were you. I heard they were DECEPTIVE, but they can also be CUNNING, so proceed at your own risk.

𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐈𝐂𝐒.

name. adem seyfi aslan soykan as of 29th of october, 1997 nicknames. none   gender & pronouns. male. he/him  age &. dob. thirty-seven & 5th of august 1987 | 29th of october, 1989 zodiac sign. scorpio

nationality. turkish | his forged passports say european birth place. izmir, turkey father. ahmet seyfi — unknown to him mother. cemre seyfi — unknown to him siblings. dilan seyfi — unknown to him time in los angeles. three years. occupation. second in command to kurtlar. character inspiration: harry da souza (mobland), danny ocean (ocean's series), frank abagnale, jr. (catch me if you can), thomas shelby (peaky blinders), james valdez (queen of the south)

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: kidnapping

Aslan Soykan did not exist prior to the 29th of October, 1997. Born Adem Seyfi, the first son of Cemre and Ahmet Seyfi, Adem lived a life full of promise and innocence. A bright-eyed child with the world at his feet, his future was tragically altered when fate placed him in the wrong place at the wrong time. On a seemingly ordinary walk home from school, Adem unknowingly became the sole witness to a brutal bank heist and caught the unmasked eye of one of the shooters. That brief moment would set off a chain of events that sealed his fate. Within 24 hours, Adem was declared missing, amber alerts flashing across Turkey. The world believed him dead. But in truth, his life had only just begun—reborn as Aslan Soykan. 

Rather than end his life, the Kurtlar gang took him in, erasing his past and molding him into a weapon. His childhood, his family, his very identity were wiped from his memory. In his mind, Aslan was orphaned at a young age, and the criminal underworld became his sanctuary. His purpose was clear—serve the Kurtlar, no matter the cost. He proved his worth time and again, rising through the ranks with precision and grace, becoming indispensable to the gang’s operations. With his intimate knowledge of every trade route and his meticulous nature, Aslan quickly became a master of the shadows. His connections span the globe, making him an invaluable asset to the Kurtlar, a man designed to thrive in a world where only the ruthless survive.

By his early twenties, he found himself traveling between Europe and the Middle East, orchestrating the smuggling of his specialties— invaluable artifacts, rare paintings, and priceless jewels for the gang. What began as simple thefts and small-time transactions soon turned into larger, high-stakes operations, where the stakes were as deadly as they were lucrative. Aslan became a master of deception, forging connections with corrupt officials, dealers, and black-market art collectors. His quiet charm and ability to blend into any crowd made him almost invisible, allowing him to maneuver through dangerous territories unnoticed. But it was during a high-profile deal in Paris three years ago that the heat became too intense for him to remain in Europe. Moved westward with the Kurtlar's expansion, Aslan ultimately found himself in Los Angeles—a city teeming with opportunity and shadows. Here, amidst the sprawling urban maze, he continued his trade in the underworld of LA that offered new avenues, but also new enemies, and Aslan has quickly learned that the rules were different on this side of the world.

𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒.

Will always be in a suit. Unless going to train at the gym or boxing.

Extensive car, watch, jewelry, cologne, and art collection.

His condo is very minimalistic, just how he likes it—nothing to tie him down.

Always wears an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. He has several to match his suits.

Very into his oud colognes.

Extremely picky about coffee and only drinks espressos, cappuccinos, or Turkish coffee & tea.

Speaks 9 languages: English, Turkish, Italian, French, Russian, Greek, Spanish, German, Arabic.

No tattoos = no identifying marks.

Refuses to take be photographed unless he must for a business dealing.

[fixaidea]

Coffee orders of some OCs:

Alex Wright (ex-agent): Large, black, kinda watery serving with a tonne of sugar for energy boost.

Dr. Vynes (Halfway-reformed supervillain, botanist, genetic engineer, hobbyist medic, Love Interest): More of a tea guy really. Will accept coffee, but only the kind of Turkish brew that's thick and strong enough to get up and walk away on its own.

Sven (Head Henchman, 2m x 2m bald Viking): Only the finest Italian espresso served in a teeny-tiny porcelain cup is Real Coffee. No sugar or syrups other such perversion, though for certain blends he will allow just a spot of milk to bring out the flavours.