Gastronomy / Geographical indication product
Velimeşe Boza
Ergene, Tekirdağ
A geographically indicated traditional Thracian boza named after Ergene's Velimeşe neighborhood.
Its story
Boza is a thick, slightly sour drink made by fermenting millet or similar grains and consumed in winter. Velimeşe, in Ergene district, is known for boza production carried on for generations, and Velimeşe Boza has been registered with a geographical indication. It is traditionally drunk with cinnamon and roasted chickpeas (leblebi). In the cold months it adds a small tasty stop to the Istanbul–Edirne journey.
Key facts
- Season
- Autumn–winter
- Listing
- Geographical indication
Trip purpose
- Seasonal
- Food route
Location
41.25479, 27.87807
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.turkgun.com/gundem/tekirdag-ramazan-coregi-cografi-isaret-tescili-aldi/364177 | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velime%C5%9Fe