Restaurants Syndicate Calls to Rename “Turkish Coffee” as “Lebanese Coffee”
The Syndicate of Restaurants, Cafes, Nightclubs, and Pastries (RCNP) in Lebanon has called on hospitality establishments to adopt the term “Lebanese coffee” instead of “Turkish coffee” across menus and promotional materials.
In a statement shared publicly, the syndicate said the move comes as part of its commitment to protecting Lebanese identity, particularly within the tourism and food sectors, which it described as a cultural showcase for the country.
The syndicate urged all owners of restaurants, cafes, and tourism-related establishments to update their food and beverage menus, as well as advertising and promotional content, to reflect the term “Lebanese coffee.”
It also asked that staff and employees use the designation in their daily interactions with customers. According to the syndicate, unifying the name is more than a linguistic change. It’s a symbolic step that reflects pride in Lebanon’s national identity and culinary heritage.
The statement concluded with a call for solidarity among professionals in the sector, emphasizing that collective adoption of the term would reinforce the country’s cultural narrative.
What do you think about adopting the term “Lebanese coffee” instead of “Turkish coffee”? We personally think there might be bigger things to worry about than what we’re naming our coffee. Maybe the fact that there’s people opposing the cancellation of Circular No. 9, which requires restaurants, cafés, and hotels to price exclusively in Lebanese Lira. The purpose is to protect consumers from arbitrary price inflation, but apparently, that’s controversial.
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