Why Greek Kafenions are more than just coffeehouses | Cheers & Chats Ep. 4

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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe to DW Food: https://bit.ly/DWFood_Sub 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.