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How To Make Persian Tea At Home

Iranians drink tea any time of the day. Persian tea is a national drink that's more than just a beverage. Learn how to make Persian tea at home. 

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
1 min
Brewing
7 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Persian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp loose leaf black tea
Additional flavoring (choose one)
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 4 trands saffron
  • 4 edible rosebuds
  • 2 inches cinnamon stick

Instructions

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  1. Bring 2 cups of water to boil.
  2. Place the loose leaf tea in a teapot.
  3. Pour hot water over the tea. Put the lid on.
  4. Let the tea brew in the teapot for about 5-10 minutes.
  5. Bring more water to boil.
  6. Fill 1/3 glass cups with brewed tea. Fill the cups with hot water.
  7. For darker tea, fill 1/2 cups with brewed tea and for lighter tea, fill the cups up to 1/4.
  8. Serve with sugar cubes, raisins, dates or cookies.

Notes

  • You can use Ceylon tea, English tea, Earl Grey tea or any other loose leaf black tea to make Persian tea. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 1kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Sodium 6mg (0%) Calcium 4mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1

% Daily Value*

Calories 1kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Calcium 4mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.