Product Details



Products:
- Porcelain plate (2 pieces)
- Porcelain cup with gold handle (2 pieces)
- Water glass with cat design (2 pieces)

Why is the Cats of Istanbul Coffee Set the right gift choice for corporate companies?

Although answering a question with a question is not a style we are accustomed to, it will certainly lead us to a quicker result this time… What is Istanbul famous for? This question has many answers. In our opinion, one of the 'cutest' answers is its 'cats'. Therefore, we wanted to design an Istanbul Coffee Set by highlighting the cat.

Istanbul-themed gift sets have always been popular. Both we, Istanbul lovers, and foreign guests show great interest in visually appealing and at the same time useful designs with Istanbul motifs. The Cats of Istanbul therefore became the right concept. We worked with different colors of cats; black, white, tabby… We glued the cats inside the glass with a special adhesive (which is completely harmless to health). Thus, we aimed to provide a '3D' visual pleasure to the person drinking water. We used glitter paint with gold embellishments on the rims of the glasses.

The Cats of Istanbul Coffee Set comes in a very aesthetic, handmade cardboard gift box, just like the set itself. The box has a magnetic lid. The lid features cat motifs printed with gold foil. Therefore, the lid design is compatible with the set. Company logos can also be applied to the empty parts of the lid. This alternative provides a good opportunity for many companies to promote their own corporate image. For companies looking for corporate gifts, event gifts, or corporate promotions, the Cats of Istanbul Coffee Set is a very prestigious option.

Why is water drunk before coffee?

In Turkish coffee culture, it is customary to serve a glass of water alongside coffee. Since coffee aids digestion after meals and provides pleasure, water is consumed before coffee to cleanse the palate. This way, the taste of the coffee can be better appreciated.

In addition to this information, it would be pleasant to mention an old Ottoman custom. When a guest arrived at a home, if the guest was hungry, they would take the water; if they were full, they would take the coffee. If the guest took the water, the host would understand this with great subtlety, immediately set the table, and feed the guest. The host would serve their guest with the most special porcelain coffee cup.

A well-made Turkish coffee is covered with foam, and in Turkish culture, the foamiest cup is given to the guest or the eldest person. To make foamy coffee, it is necessary to choose a copper pot of the correct size. For this reason, every Turkish family has coffee pot sets ranging in size from being able to hold 1 cup to 4 cups.

Turkish coffee was accepted as 'a heritage of humanity' by UNESCO. In a meeting held in 2013, Turkish coffee was deemed worthy of this title due to its cultural importance and special preparation method.

Benefits of Turkish Coffee:
- Increases the effect of painkillers.
- Reduces the risk of breast cancer.
- Coffee increases sociability.
- Halves the risk of cirrhosis.
- Strengthens bones, but excessive consumption is harmful for the elderly.
- Protects against Type 2 diabetes and Parkinson's disease.
- Effective against skin problems like cellulite.
- Prevents high blood pressure.
- Regulates bowels.
- Lowers cholesterol.
- Clears breath.

And it creates a lasting bond of 40 years...