“The Armenians, the Turks and the Greeks all claim to have invented Turkish coffee.”
“So who was it, really?” I ask.
“The Armenians of course!” he retorts loudly, his eyeballs popping out, as if shocked that I would even ponder the question.
Meet the owner of Lord Confectionary in Villa Street, downtown Tehran, just across from St Sarkis Cathedral. Today, the area is mostly handicraft tourist stores, and many buildings have been bought by Payam-e Noor (distance learning) University. Two decades ago, this section of the street was mainly residential and one of Tehran’s Armenian quarters.
Stepping into Lord through the white metal door, you see a small flight of stairs to your left, which leads up to the café’s sitting area, where signs on the walls remind “dear guests” to sit no longer than 30 minutes. The rule is enforced only during busy hours.
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