Coffee Making Classes in Turkey: 10 We Would Book Again

1.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,308 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

At Merhaba Pastanesi in Fatih, an English-speaking guide such as Kübra, Mehmet, or Taner introduces Turkish coffee culture, then shows you how to grind beans and brew coffee in a cezve. You will taste several coffees with Turkish delight, try a playful fortune-telling ritual, and take home coffee-making supplies.

“The workshop was conducted in a very professional manner. Our guide had extensive knowledge about coffee and a wonderful ability to talk about it in an engaging way. We learned a great deal during the experience. The coffee was absolutely delicious, and everything took place in a fantastic atmosphere. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Istanbul.”

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2.Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 745 reviews · 30 min · from $12Best value

Meet at The Owl Cave hotel reception for a 30-minute Turkish coffee workshop led in English by hosts such as Ugur, Kubi, Ozan, or Aslı. You’ll prepare coffee in a copper cezve over hot sand, hear about Ottoman coffee customs, try Turkish sweets, and may dress in traditional vests and hats for photos.

“Very fun experience!! Small group so was easy to converse. Instructor was very energetic”

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3.Turkish Coffee Making and Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 451 reviews · 2 hours · from $20

In a 500-year-old room in central Istanbul, an English-speaking instructor such as Petek or Fatma explains Turkish coffee culture, guides you through brewing, serves traditional pairings, and reads the grounds for fun. You choose between two coffee blends and leave with a handmade Turkish coffee cup.

“Petek did a great job with the workshop. From the history, to the process, to the fortune telling the journey was fun!”

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4.Istanbul Turkish Coffee Making & Fortune Telling Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Top rated

At Şapçı Han Közde Kahve in Eminönü, you’ll learn to prepare Turkish coffee, taste several styles with tea and Turkish delight, and read coffee grounds for fun. English-speaking instructors including Petek, Aleyna, Benjamin, Fatma, and Mesude lead the two-hour class. Groups are capped at 10, and you take home a coffee cup or small coffee set.

“had an amazing experience during the Turkish coffee workshop with Petek. She guided us through the history and ritual of Turkish coffee with passion, clarity, and a contagious enthusiasm. The workshop was engaging and well-paced, making it easy to appreciate every step of the process. What made the experience truly special was the coffee grounds reading at the end — incredibly accurate, thoughtful, and surprisingly spot on. Petek has a genuine talent and a warm, welcoming energy that makes you feel instantly at ease. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience Turkish coffee beyond just drinking it. this was cultural, personal, and unforgettable.”

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5.Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 142 reviews · 30 min · from $12

At Villa Sphendone Suites in Sultanahmet, a local host such as Mehmet guides you through brewing Turkish coffee on hot sand. You will learn the coffee’s Ottoman-era traditions, prepare your own cup, drink it in traditional cups, and may wear Turkish clothing for photos. Groups are limited to eight.

“Excellent! Very educational about Turkish culture and coffee. Mehmet is very friendly and went out of his way for extra fortune telling tips. Super worth it.”

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6.Turkish Coffee Workshop + Fortune Telling + Gift Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 30 minutes - 1 hour · from $15

Spend 30 minutes to an hour learning Turkish coffee culture with guides such as Beyza, Emsal, and Orhan. Choose beans, grind and brew coffee in a cezve, try traditional fortune telling, and leave with Turkish delight and a coffee gift set. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“We loved the activity thanks go Emsal - learning about the history of Turkish coffee, making our own traditionally and also attempting to tell our fortunes! Would highly recommend!”

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7.Turkish Coffee Workshop on Sand & Fortune + Gift

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 2 hours · from $33

In Göreme, select and hand-grind beans, brew Turkish coffee on hot sand with English or Turkish guidance, taste caffeine-free menengiç coffee, and join a playful coffee-cup reading. Zehra, Ahmet, Ege, Denis, and Denise are among the instructors. Your take-home set includes a cezve, cup, coffee, and booklet.

“It was a very nice activity to do here in Goreme. Specially our teacher Denise very good and kind to teach us to make Turkish coffee.”

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8.Turkish Coffee Making on Sand & Fortune Telling

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 68 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

At a bright atelier between Galataport and Galata Tower, you choose and hand-grind coffee beans, brew them on heated sand, sample menengiç coffee, and learn the playful art of fortune telling. English, Turkish, and Russian-speaking instructors, including Esin, Ilham, Islam, and Dervan, guide the 90-minute workshop. A cezve, cup, coffee, and booklet go home with you.

“What a wonderful morning with fun tourists from all over the world listening to the history, making coffee then learning to read our cups afterwards for our fortunes. The younge man, Tugul ( so sorry I did write it down but misplaced it) was lovely, fun and passionate for what he does. The place was a great to learn perfum making, mosaic lamp decorating , jewelry making plus Turkish coffee making! Fantastic !! Something for everyone. With love from Canada”

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9.Sand-Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Cappadocia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15

At The Owl Cave Hotel in Goreme, you’ll learn Turkish coffee’s story, grind the beans, and brew your own cup in a traditional cezve over hot sand. Hosts such as Ugur, Unir, and Abdel guide the 30-minute session in English. Coffee comes with Turkish delight and cake, and the group is limited to four people.

“This was a truly unique way to experience Turkish culture. Our host was warm and welcoming, making the session enjoyable from start to finish. She shared the fascinating history of Turkish coffee, demonstrated the preparation process, and gave us the opportunity to make our own. She even allowed time for each person to take photos and videos individually. Overall, it was a delightful experience—and the coffee was excellent!”

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10.Istanbul Sand Brewed Turkish Coffee Workshop in Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $15

At Villa Sphendone Suites near the Blue Mosque, you’ll grind and brew Turkish coffee in a traditional cezve over hot sand. Guides such as Mehmet, Beritan, and Talay explain the coffee’s cultural roots, then serve it with Turkish delights and tea. The small group, capped at eight, makes this an easy cultural stop between sights.

“The experience took place in our guide's home which was a short walk from the Blue Mosque. He was engaging and entertaining and made the experience fun for us both. It was a short little workshop but was an enjoyable way to learn about Turkish coffee culture.”

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