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Turkish coffee

Okay kiddo, have you ever had regular coffee before? Well, Turkish coffee is a special kind of coffee that comes from Turkey. It's made in a special pot called a cezve and is usually served in a small cup.

So, when you make Turkish coffee, you start by putting some ground coffee and water into the cezve. Then, you put the cezve on the stove and heat it up slowly. As the coffee and water heat up, they start to mix together and create a kind of foam on top.

Once the coffee is hot and foamy, you take it off the stove and pour it into a small cup. But wait! Before you drink it, you need to let it sit for a minute or two so that the grounds can settle to the bottom of the cup.

When you finally take a sip of Turkish coffee, you'll notice that it's really strong and has a unique flavor. Some people like to add sugar or other flavors to their Turkish coffee, but others prefer it plain.

So there you have it, kiddo. Turkish coffee is a special kind of coffee from Turkey that's made in a special pot and is really strong and yummy. Just remember to let it sit for a minute before you drink it!
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