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Traditional Cyprus Drinks:
All the usual types of drinks are served in Cyprus but as in all countries, Cyprus has it's traditional drinks.
Non Alcoholic Drinks
All meals in Cyprus are accompanied with water and if ordering coffee (especially Greek), this will be served with an ice-cold glass of water.
The ‘kafenion’ is one of the most important areas of Cypriot life and although once the domain of only men (it still is in some areas), today the 'kafenion' is where all can enjoy a drink.
Cyprus Drinks - Greek Coffee:
When ordering Greek coffee you must tell the waiter which type of coffee you prefer.
For example, without sugar - sketos, medium - metrios and sweet- glykos.
When asking for the coffee you leave off the 's' so it becomes 'ena sketo', 'ena metrio' or 'ena glyko'.
Tip! - It's the same when speaking to someone. For example, if you're speaking to Stelios you leave off the 's' and say 'Hi or Yassou Stelio'.
Another very popular traditional coffee of Cyprus and Greece is Frappe. This is the 'real' thing! It can be a mixture of Nescafe, condensed milk or milk, iced water and must be served with a lot of froth and be icy cold. This drink is great on hot summer days when you need an injection of caffeine but dread the thought of something hot.
Cyprus Drinks - Alcoholic Drinks:
| KEO is the traditional beer of Cyprus made by Cypriots. It's won many international awards and if you haven't already tried it then you have a treat in store!
This is an international event with many traveling from far afield. The wine is free and there's much merry-making and fun to be had during this popular festival in Limassol.
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The sweet desert wine of Commandaria is one of the oldest wines in the world. It's been around since the days of the Crusades and is only used for special occasions. 
