the asian side of turkey has a few coffee shops in close succession to get the mornings started. i don't drink coffee but the smell comes from the pure black offerings there which are strong and bitter. we did ask for a little milk just to temper it and i hope the hipster barista didn't get upset. on the other hand i enjoyed trying salep, a warm drink made from orchid root, milk and cinnamon. it's similar to a horchata i suppose but probably closer to drinking a rice dessert (without the rice). it's quite thick and very sweet. full of energy for the day ahead.