What traditional and unusual drinks should visitors try in Istanbul besides Turkish coffee?

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Beyond Turkish coffee, look for traditional Turkish lemonade in fruit, herbal, quince, ginger, clove and even bubble-gum flavours. Hotel cafés also commonly serve iced lattes and macchiatos with syrups.

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Try Turkish lemonade at a retro-style café: some places offer dozens of regional varieties, from fruit and herbal versions to unusual quince, ginger, clove and bubble-gum flavours.

7 days ago Turkish lemonade: quince, ginger, clove, bubble gum

In hotel coffee shops, order an iced latte or macchiato with cream and syrup alongside Turkish coffee. Ask specifically for a machine-made drink rather than an instant 3-in-1 dispenser option.

12 days ago Iced latte or macchiato with syrup

For a caffeine-free option, hotels may offer tea bags and infused water with lemon, cucumber or even carrot. It is a simple refreshing choice for breakfast or a hot day.

12 days ago Infused water with lemon, cucumber and carrot