Dem is exceptional. Started as an unconventional tearoom in Karaköy, İstanbul less than maybe 10 years ago, spread to the Asian side very quickly. This location in Moda, Kadıköy has only tea and cheesecake. 35 different kinds of tea -from all around the world- paired with 35 different cheesecakes. I would particularly suggest the "milky cheesecake" that includes süt reçeli (milk jam, unique taste) and pomegranates and almond croquants on it. I did not pair it with the milky oolong tea, as suggested in the menu. Our waiter suggested Huckleberry tea -a white tea-, that has a saddle blueberry flavor. We also tried Jasmine tea, which was probably the best Jasmine I have ever had. It smelled golden. This location is not very crowded-there are only two cafes side by side on the street. Little bit isolated, proper for having a conversation, which became a luxury for this district these days. read more

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