Kurdish coffee (Kurdish: (قاوەی کوردی) Qehweya Kurdî or Qehweya Kezwanan[1]) or menengiç coffee (Turkish: menengiç kahvesi), meaning pistachio coffeeorterebinth coffee, is a traditional hot beverage in Kurdish[2][3][4][5] and Turkish cuisine.[6][7][8][9] It is made of ground roasted terebinth fruits (related to the pistachio) as the main ingredient, and is caffeine-free.[2][8] It is particularly popular in parts of Southeastern Anatolia.[10]
The beverage has been produced in areas including Diyarbakır, Adıyaman, Mardin, and Batman for over a hundred years. The roasted and ground berries have been exported to Europe and around the world since the early 20th century.[4] It is also considered a traditional specialty of Gaziantep.[11]
In recent years, the processed berries in the form of an oily paste have appeared as a branded product in cans or jars.[8][additional citation(s) needed]
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