29.01.2026 12:11
Ramazan Akden, who runs a tea house in Isparta and is also known as a local singer, offers mini concerts to his customers alongside tea service in his shop. Akden, who provides an environment that feels like therapy for those looking to relieve stress, says he hosts guests from all over the world.
Ramazan Akden, who runs a tea house in Isparta and is also known as a local singer, offers mini concerts alongside tea service. The tea house that Akden established in the center 15 years ago has become a popular spot for those looking to relieve stress in recent years.
HE OFFERS BOTH TEA AND CONCERTS TO HIS CUSTOMERS
With his seven-member mini orchestra consisting of instruments like the bağlama, cura, and darbuka, Akden provides a musical feast for his customers, serving tea while singing beloved folk songs. By paying attention to his attire, Akden shows his respect to customers at every opportunity, creating an environment that feels like therapy for those wanting to escape the stress of the day. In addition to the local people, foreign visitors from different countries also prefer the tea house to enjoy tea and listen to Akden's folk songs.
"WE DO THIS WORK WITH LOVE FOR PEOPLE"
Ramazan Akden stated that they have been continuing this work for years. Explaining that they came to the city center 15 years ago, Akden said, "The significant contribution to being known as 'Moral Station' in this tea house comes from the efforts we have put in together with my brothers over the years. We do this work with love for people. We wanted to support our community without expecting anything in return, to have our share in the soup."
"THERE ARE VISITORS FROM AMERICA AND ENGLAND"
Emphasizing that life is short, Akden said that people need to love one another. He stated, "If we approach people with love, there will be no evil, everything will go more beautifully," and he expressed the following:
"There are visitors from Australia, America, England, and Germany. They write such beautiful messages and say such wonderful things. They say, 'We are glad you exist.' There are those who listen to our folk songs and come to visit us even years later. They say, 'We listened to your folk songs, we grew up with them.' This brings us happiness."
Stating that they have made about 15 songs and that he is proud that the compositions serve as a source of morale for people, Akden said, "We almost have a program every day; we grow as we share."
"PEOPLE OF ALL AGES COME HERE"
Emirhan Karataş, a 21-year-old who comes to listen to Ramazan Akden's folk songs, said, "Since our childhood, we have come to Ramazan brother's place to drink his tea and coffee. At the same time, we learned a lot from him. When we were little, we would hear the music coming from inside as we passed by and dreamed of entering here when we grew up. But this place is such that not only children but everyone from 7 to 70 comes. We thank Ramazan brother endlessly. He always welcomes us with his hot tea and coffee."
"WE GREW UP WITH RAMAZAN BROTHER'S FOLK SONGS"
Karataş stated, "We grew up with the folk songs of Neşet Ertaş and Muharrem Ertaş. At the same time, we also grew up with the folk songs and music of Ramazan brother. We continue what we learned here. I recommend my friends, peers, and student siblings to come here. Coming here is not just for drinking tea; we come to listen to music, see Ramazan brother's smiling face, and hear his folk songs. I thank him endlessly," he said.
RAMAZAN AKDEN IS A ROLE MODEL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Karataş, who said, "I first came here when I was 11 years old. I have been here for about 9 years, and during this time, it has added a lot to me," stated, "Ramazan brother has been a role model for us with his folk songs, music, saz, and lyrics. I hope I can become a great person like him in the future. Here, we not only have folk songs but also dance tunes. We play and dance the dance tunes made by Ramazan brother for those who want. There are Yörüks coming, and there are also those coming from afar. Our door is open to everyone who wants to play and dance here."