These items are some of the many goodies you can order straight from Turkey to be delivered to your home. At this time, orders will be taken by email and paid through Venmo.
Baharat / Spices
Middle Eastern Saffron
This highly coveted spice can be used as seasoning in food, aroma, or even as natural coloring and fabric dye. Commonly cooked in soups, rice, curry, and pastries. Store in an airtight glass jar and keep in the refrigerator.
$15.00 / 10 gr
Çörek Otu / Black Cumin
NOT black sesame. One of the oldest herbs ever used and has loads of health benefits. Can be pan-toasted, added to breads and pastries, curries, or topped on cold salads for crunch and unique deep flavor.
$6 / 100 gr
Sumac / Sumak
Popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Cuisine. Sumac has a sour taste. It’s commonly used in marinades, dressings and sprinkled over freshly cooked food.
$5 / 100 gr
İsot Biber / Urfa Pepper
This is a special spice from Urfa and consists of dried Turkish chili pepper. It has a signature purplish color and smoky taste. Usually it’s used with meat, köfte and kebab. I often use isot biber in chilies, soups, marinade, along with or instead of crushed red pepper on pastas and pizza.
$5 / 100 gr
Samandağ Pul Biberi /
Red Pepper Flakes
Samandağ is known for its spicy peppers and this chili pepper packs a punch.
$5 / 100 gr
Kahvaltılık Zahter / Breakfast Za’atar (mix)
Za’atar is a popular mix of spices served along side olive oil at breakfast for dipping bread. Cumin, chickpea powder, oregano, thyme, coriander, sesame seeds, salt, and sumac are all spices included in this savory and delicious blend. My favorite way to use Za’atar is to generously toss it along with salt in popcorn that I have cooked stovetop with olive oil.
$8 / 300 gr
Defne Yaprak / Bay Leaves
Very popular in the Turkish region of Antakya and even named for a part of this town specifically for its world-renown unique aromatic flavor. The myth of Daphne and Apollo originates in Antakya because of this herb. It’s great for tomato sauces dishes, meat, and for pickling and canning.
$5 / 25 gr
Toz Biber / Paprika (spicy or sweet)
Turkish paprika is on the sweeter side but also has a slightly spicier option too. Turkish paprika is similar to Hungarian paprika and has no smoky flavor, only sweet or spicy.
$5 / 100 gr
Köfte – Dolma Mix
This blend of coriander, clove, black peppercorn, bay leaves and thyme is used when preparing Turkish meatballs known as köfte or any kinds of dolma-“stuffed” foods like stuffed peppers, eggplant, grape leaves, cabbage leaves, and zucchini.
$5 / 100 gr
Kimyon / Cumin
In Turkish cuisine, cumin is most often used to season meat and kebab. Turkish cumin is different from Indian cumin and can be added to soups, chili, Mexican dishes, and a variety of meat.
$5 / 100 gr
Zahter / Wild Thyme
This variety of thyme is perennial and has wider leaves than garden thyme. It is more fragrant and is good for dishes with meat and seafood. Additionally, wild thyme is especially good for potato dishes and additional aroma for any marinade.
$5 / 50 gr
Kuru Domates – Dried Tomatoes
These dried tomatoes can be soaked in oil, added to salads, pastas, or top a pizza. Typically these tomatoes have more of a sweet and full flavor and pairs good with any Mediterranean fare.
$8 / 200 gr
Hamam / Bath House
Bambu Peştemel /
Bamboo Turkish Hamam Towel
Quick-drying, thinly threaded, and available in different colors, these are my favorite towels to travel with because they can be used as towels in the bath or beach or as a scarf. Measures 100cm x 190cm. Available in navy, bright green, yellow, and orange with diamond design.
$40
Pamuk Peştemel /
Cotton Turkish Hamam Towel
Made with Turkish cotton. Thick-threaded and soft, these are a bold and aesthetic addition your bathroom or beach bag. There are a wider variety of colors and designs in cotton.
$40
Mısırlı Pamuk Peştemel /
Egyptian Cotton Turkish Hamam Towel
Unique, soft, and slick the Egyptian cotton variety are almost too beautiful to use but I’m sure you will image a way. Measures 100cm x 180cm in melon stripped design and 92cm x 190cm in colorful stripped and textured design.
$40
Kabak Lifi / Sponge Gourd
These are natural luffas made from dried gourds that have many names including Egyptian cucumber and bottle gourd. These gourds grow all over Turkey and are sourced locally in Hatay. They suds up any body wash and exfoliate softly. I send half a gourd and it can be cut to size and used in the bath or kitchen.
$5 / half a gourd
Kese / Exfoliation Cloth
Made of silk and can be ordered with varying degrees of roughness for preference of exfoliation including soft, medium, and hard. For beginners I would recommend the soft or medium. To use kese with maximum benefits, don’t use any lotion before your bath or shower that day, let your body steam or soak in hot water for at least 10 minutes then use the glove to scrape the dirt and dead skin off.
$10
Defne Sabunu / Laurel Soap
As bay leaves and olive oil are famous in Antakya, this soap is essential for any household bath. It’s naturally antibacterial and prevents fungus and other skin irritation while leaving you with a subtle and pleasant scent.
$5 / bar
Kahve & Çay / Coffee & Tea
Cezve ve Türk Kahvesi /
Copper Turkish Coffee Pot and Pack of Turkish Coffee
The traditional way to make Turkish coffee is with this copper pot on the stove. One spoon of coffee, one espresso cup of water, and sugar to taste for each cup for coffee you wish to make. Mix coffee and water and bring to a boil, after pouring into the cups, wait for the grounds to settle to the bottom before drinking. Do not strain the grounds. This pot serves yields 2-4 Turkish coffee cups, which are espresso-sized.
$35
Mehmet Efendi Türk Kahvesi /
Mehmet Efendi Turkish Coffee
This is one of the most popular brands of Turkish coffee worldwide. Each pack is 100 grams.
$5 / pack
Çaydanlık / Turkish Tea Pot
Turkish tea is made by boiling water on the bottom pot and the loose tea on the top pot. Pour half the glass with the top pot of steeped tea (use a cup strainer if desired) and fill the glass with the normal water. Adjust the ratio for stronger or lighter tea. This pot is made of stainless steel.
$50
Çaykur Organik Rize Çay /
Çaykur Organic Black Tea
Turk recommended and a staple in any Turkish home, this brand of Turkish tea brings you the taste of the Black Sea tea-growing region.
$25.00 / 1 kg
$15.00 / 0.5 kg
Menengiç Kavehsi / Kurdish Coffee
Made in the same way as Turkish Coffee, you can use a cezve to make Menengiç coffee. The difference is you use milk instead of water, it’s caffeine-free and not actually coffee. It is made from the fruit of the wild pistachio tree which gives it the nutty flavor.
$10 / 200 gr
Türk Kahvesi Fincanları /
Turkish Coffee Cups
These specialized cups may look like espresso cups but have a unique quality that allows the coffee to stay hotter for longer while the grounds drift to the bottom. Typically the glasses hold 2-3 fluid ounces. Each cup is paired with a saucer to allow for the ease of holding and to facilitate the art of reading Turkish coffee grounds.
$50 / set of 6 cups and saucers
Miscellaneous
Cuzdan / Wallets and Travel Bags
The smallest size is what I use for a wallet because I can keep cards, cash, and coins all in the same place without them getting lost. The larger size I use for my cosmetics and toiletries while traveling. Bonus: if you’re traveling lightly and you need a purse for a night out, just empty out the big bag and put your essentials in there for the evening.
$5 / each for the small size
$15 / each for the large size
Antik Bronz Anahtar/
Antique Bronze Key
One of a kind solid bronze key with lion heads found while antiquing in Gaziantep.
$60
Eşarp / Light Scarf
A few of these are available in different designs which are unique with Turkish characteristics. I usually use them as a summer scarf or head wrap.
$10
Availability and styles of items may differ.
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