Historic achievement: Turkish coffee has received a badge of distinction in the EU

  • 29.11.2025
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Turkish coffee has made a cultural breakthrough by becoming the first Turkish product to be awarded TSG (Guaranteed Traditional Specialization) status in the European Union.

This status is an official recognition at the international level and ensures:
Legal protection of the original name and recipe on the European market.
Preservation of authentic recipes and centuries-old cooking traditions.
Strengthening the position of coffee as an object of UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage.

There are 500 years of history behind this cup of coffee — it has been and remains a symbol of hospitality, friendly communication and a special atmosphere.

Following coffee, about 40 other Turkish products, including kaytaz and lahmajun, expect a similar status in the EU.