🫖Mint and Memories

MagicShot
Jun 26
2 min read

Updated: 4 days ago

A Turkish Tea Ritual from Içmeler to My Garden

Glass of Turkish tea and copper teapot on a balcony table at sunset, overlooking the sea – peaceful coastal moment with warm evening light.

Sunset over Icmeler - a view that stayes in my heart and teacup

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Why I Travel to Rest , Not to Chase

In my daily life, I'm constantly surrounded by duties, work and noise.

That’s why, when I travel, I always search for places that are calm, quiet, and away from the crowds.

Places that allow me to slow down, breathe, and simply feel.

That’s how I discovered Içmeler – a small, peaceful town that quickly became one of my favorite escapes.💞

Scenic beach view framed by bright pink flowers, golden sand, turquoise water and mountains in the background – a peaceful coastal escape in Içmeler, Turkey

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Içmeler - A Quiet Gem by the Sea

With its promenade gently winding along the sea, Içmeler offers a stunning walk all the way to Marmaris.

A moment of movement for the body... and serenity for soul.

Who needs a gym 🏋️(sorry muscle guy 🙈) when the flowers🌺flirt with you and the breeze gives you kisses?💋

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Morning Ritual - Mint, Tea & Memories

Drinking tea here is not just a habit – it’s a ritual...

A moment to sit, to pause, to connect.🧘‍♀️

Served in small, colorful glasses with sprigs of fragrant mint🌿- Turkish tea becomes

a moment of beauty, stillness and flavor.

Traditional Turkish tea set with ornate metal teapot and colorful glasses on a silver tray – vibrant tea ritual reflecting Turkish hospitality and culture.

Moments like this don't end with the journey. They travel with you.

☕The Taste of Return

I brought that moment with me...

Now. Every summer morning on my terrace, I pour tea into a glass, add a leaf of mint…

Close my eyes — and suddenly, I’m back in Içmeler.

Since that first trip, mint has become a permanent guest in my garden. It grows abundantly, as if inviting me to plan the next journey — and the next cup of tea. I always bring my favorite Turkish tea home. Somehow, it just tastes better with memories 🌞

No passport required - just a teapot and quiet morning.😴

Fresh peppermint leaves in a silver bowl held by a woman’s hand with red nails – a vibrant touch of nature, perfect for garden-to-cup herbal rituals.

Traditional Turkish black tea in a glass with mint and bay leaves, served with Caykur Altınbaş Classic tea packaging in the background.

Turkish seaside with bougainvillea flowers, wooden terrace, and view of blue sea and mountains in Marmaris.

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A Simple Moment, A Lasting Memory

For me, a travel destination must be more than just a “nice place”. It must give me something I can feel — a scent, a color, a moment that stays with me long after I return.

Içmeler gave me just that. And now, every quiet sip of tea under the sky — in my garden, at my pace — reminds me that the most beautiful travels are the ones that never really end. ☁️

So if your heart longs for quiet mornings, sea air and a rhythm that slows you down - let Içmeler whisper its magic to you too🫶