Authentic Turkish Tea Recipe

Name: Authentic Turkish Tea Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons black tea (loose); 4 cups water; Sugar cubes (optional)

This guide to traditional Turkish Tea will show you how to properly steep and serve this robust beverage, making it a delightful complement to any meal or gathering.

Michael O'Connor

|June 25, 2024

A glass cup of black coffee on a saucer with two sugar cubes beside it, placed on a white surface with shadows cast by sunlight, evokes an authentic experience reminiscent of Turkish Tea traditions.

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Authentic Turkish Tea Recipe

Michael O'Connor

A strong, black tea traditionally served in small tulip-shaped glasses, perfect for breakfast or an afternoon break.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Meal Type Beverages

Cuisine Turkish

Servings

Calories 0.1 kcal

Difficulty Easy

Ingredient Cost $0.50

Shopping Cost$6

Equipment

Turkish tea pot (caydanlık) or regular pot
Small tulip-shaped glasses

Ingredients

2 tablespoons black tea loose
4 cups water
Sugar cubes optional

Instructions

Fill the bottom part of the Turkish tea pot with water and bring to a boil.
4 cups water
Place loose black tea in the top part of the tea pot and pour some boiling water over it. Let it steep for 5 minutes.
2 tablespoons black tea
Pour the steeped tea into each glass, filling about a third of the glass.
Top up each glass with boiling water to the desired strength.
Serve with sugar cubes if desired.
Sugar cubes

Notes

Adjust the tea-to-water ratio based on your preference for tea strength.
Enjoy with a side of simit or baklava for a traditional Turkish experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 0.1kcalCarbohydrates: 0.02gSodium: 13mgPotassium: 3mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.003mg

Keyword Black Tea, Traditional Beverage, Turkish Culture, Turkish Tea

Ingredient Costs: Cost of Recipe by Ingredient Measurements

Shopping Costs: Cost of Recipe with Brand New Ingredient Purchases

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For Aisha, a travel blogger from Kuala Lumpur, mornings in Istanbul often start with a cup of strong Turkish tea. This traditional beverage, served in small tulip-shaped glasses, is a staple of Turkish culture and perfectly complements her breakfast of simit. As she sips her tea, Aisha takes a moment to immerse herself in the rich history and vibrant life of the city, capturing the essence of her travels in each blog post.

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