Is Işıkeli Nohut Kahvesi a registered geographical indication?
Yes. Işıkeli Nohut Kahvesi is registered with the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office under No. 1442 as a geographical indication.
Which region does Işıkeli Nohut Kahvesi belong to?
According to the registration, Işıkeli Nohut Kahvesi belongs to Çanakkale.
What does "geographical indication" mean?
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.
Işıkeli nohut kahvesi is a caffeine-free drink made by roasting and grinding chickpeas. It is usually brewed in a cezve and served like coffee, though it carries no caffeine. Tied to the Çanakkale area, it holds a registered geographical indication.
GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION · TURKISH PATENT REGISTRY
No. 1442
geographical indication
Mark of origin: the dish's reputation and method are tied to this region, though it may be produced elsewhere.