Quick Fact: The first coffee shops were in Turkey!?

A coffee house established in 1554 in Constantinople (now Instanbul) is thought to be the world's oldest coffee shop. People loved gathering there and talking freely, and therefore called it, kahve kanes - the house of coffee.

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While owner Anil Mezini describes it as a wine bar, don’t miss the cocktails, many of which tie into Jaho’s coffee shop origins. There’s a boozy bubble tea, for example, as well as a bourbon-infused hot cider, a Vietnamese coffee martini, and more.

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“To us, life is a journey filled with beautiful pictures, far-away places, new tastes, good friends, and the stories that we all share,” the Jaho website reads, perfectly summing up its cozy vibes. It’s the perfect study spot with really yummy coffee and boba tea.

Metropolis Magazine Tokyo: Jaho Coffee

Although peaceful, the room is filled with colors and textures that shift along with the changing of the seasons. Summery plum tarts (designed and made in house) make way for pumpkin pudding in the fall. Plush cashmere sweaters and bright wool coats now hang in place of buttery soft silks.

Quick Fact: The first coffee shops were in Turkey!?

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