Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Step into the heart of Greek culture with us as we explore the traditional Kafenion – a place where coffee is brewed slowly, conversations flow freely, and community thrives. Discover the customs, history and charm of these iconic coffeehouses. We’ll show you why you should never stir your coffee, what makes Greek hospitality so special, and how these spaces are evolving to welcome younger generations and tourists alike.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:16 What people love about Kafenions
01:06 The coffee
02:02 The community
02:28 The historical roots
03:15 Food and drinks
04:17 What NOT to do as a tourist
CREDITS
Report: Jana Oertel, Sofia Kleftaki
Camera: Thanos Spiliopoulos
Edit: Holger Radeke
Supervising editors: Ruben Kalus/Hendrik Welling
THUMBNAIL
Rainer Hackenberg/picture alliance
calinstanx/Depositphotos/IMAGO
#dweuromaxx #dweurolifestyle #coffee
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Step into the heart of Greek culture with us as we explore the traditional Kafenion – a place where coffee is brewed slowly, conversations flow freely, and community thrives. Discover the customs, history and charm of these iconic coffeehouses. We’ll show you why you should never stir your coffee, what makes Greek hospitality so special, and how these spaces are evolving to welcome younger generations and tourists alike.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:16 What people love about Kafenions
01:06 The coffee
02:02 The community
02:28 The historical roots
03:15 Food and drinks
04:17 What NOT to do as a tourist
CREDITS
Report: Jana Oertel, Sofia Kleftaki
Camera: Thanos Spiliopoulos
Edit: Holger Radeke
Supervising editors: Ruben Kalus/Hendrik Welling
THUMBNAIL
Rainer Hackenberg/picture alliance
calinstanx/Depositphotos/IMAGO
#dweuromaxx #dweurolifestyle #coffee
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Subscribe to DW Food:
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DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
