Mertkan Kılıçcı

Roasting and operations at Deal Coffee · 3 picks in Istanbul

Deal Coffee

Mertkan's Picks

No. 1

Fatih

Benesso Coffee“A special place, with a friendly atmosphere, a strong selection of specialty coffee and an approach that makes you curious about every new coffee. The spirit of the neighbourhood and Kemal's hospitality complete it.

No. 2

Fatih

ARC Coffee Co.“A brand I enjoy following, with original selections, a lovely location and a fresh take on coffee that has brought it a striking rise lately.

No. 3

Ataşehir

Meet Lab Coffee · Campus“A detail-minded team that carries the care they give coffee through to the quality of their water, with a disciplined way of working and recent investments that set them apart.

About Mertkan

Mertkan KılıçcıRoasting and operations at Deal Coffee

Mertkan Kılıçcı specialises in roasting, training and product development, and has worked at every stage of coffee's journey from bean to cup. His certificates include SCA Barista Professional and Roasting Professional, alongside brewing, sensory and green coffee. Mertkan has placed several times at the Turkish Barista and Coffee Roasting Championships and at independent contests such as Roaster Community and Battle of Cezve. He now runs roasting and operations at Deal Coffee and teaches training courses.

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