Coffex Istanbul Fair took place between 27 February - 1 March in Istanbul, Lütfi Kırdar Exhibition and Congress Center. The fair, which attracted the attention of coffee lovers, hosted visitors for 4 days.

At the fair where many brands from the coffee industry participated, ta!da! Sahure Hanım, which she prepared with care, took its place with Turkish Coffee.

Participants who visited Sahure Hanım Turkish Coffee stand had the opportunity to both taste the new Turkish coffee and ask what they were curious about Turkish coffee. Sahure Hanım, who won the admiration of the visitors with her taste, also attracted great attention at the Turkish Coffee booth, "Forty years of memory".

"Forty Years of Remembrance"

Coffee's 40-year sake is based on Bilge Yusuf from Üsküdar and the Greek fisherman Stelyo.

In 1895, the Ottoman officer who entered the fisherman's cafe near Eminönü Yemiş Pier said, “Bre Yusuf, everybody has a big coffee from me, but there is no Greek Palikarya who lives here. My coffee and akçem are haram for him. " he says.

Wise Yusuf treats the coffees. He puts a coffee in front of Palikarya Stelyo. The minutes almost roared: "Didn't I say it was haram?" Yusuf Bilge never spoils his hoard: “Commander, that coffee is from me. It is also lawful to him. " he says.

Stelyo gratefully looks at Yusuf.

Years pass. In 1905, the Greek revolt started in Samos Island. Damat Ferit Pasha brings soldiers to the island.  Wise Yusuf is also a soldier and is among those who came to the island. However, he is captured in the first conflict. He lies in the Samos Dungeons for two years. At the end of two years, the Greek gangs put Yusuf for sale in the prisoner market. At the auction, a voice rises among the sounds of 5 coins and 7 coins.

"It is 5 kurus for the Turk. I'm getting it right now! ” Silence prevails. The Greek takes Yusuf and takes him out of the village with his car. He stops the carriage near the sea. Returning to Yusuf: "You are free, Sage Yusuf." he says. Yusuf is in a state of disbelief and falls into the hands of the Greek. "Sir, who are you impure, why did you set me free?" he says. Rum tells at length. Returns to Yemiş Pier 12 years ago. He tells that day in details. "Here is me, Stelyo, the fisherman for whom you halal a cup of coffee." he says.

Tears flood. Stelyo and Yusuf are together.

Yusuf arrives in Istanbul illegally. This friendship continues for 35 years. They visit each other every year. There is always a cup of coffee at every visit. They tell their stories to their children and grandchildren. And this friendship has spawned a saying: "A coffee has 40 years of sake!"

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