In the Summer this consist of melons and water melons, cherries, apricots, peaches, plums, apples, figs, pears and table grapes. Cyprus oval oranges and grapefruit as well as tangerines are incomparable when in season. Wines are being produced in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus and also several brands of brandy are being produced. Another drink is the Raki. This is a favorite summer drink which is derived from the distillation of grapes together with aniseed.
Beer is produced and also imported, especially from mainland Turkey.
Coffee, made in the Turkish style, may be regard as a national institution rather than a drink. It is taken very sweet, sweet boiled, medium, or without sugar. When the coffee man is serving a party, the cups are arranged in a tray with the handles pointing outwards in the case of very sweet, and at a degree towards the centre of the tray for the less sweet coffee. The cup without sugar points directly to the centre of the tray.