Turkish Tea - Çay

Name: Turkish Tea - Çay
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 3 tablespoon loose-leaf black tea; 5 cups filtered water; sugar

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
01 kcal
Course
Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine
Turkish

Turkish Tea - Çay

Dana Farley

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Turkish Tea, or Çay, is a strong black tea with a rich flavor, strong aroma, and a beautiful deep red color.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 tablespoon loose-leaf black tea
5 cups filtered water
sugar (optional)

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Instructions

If you’re using a çaydanlık, fill the bottom pot with water and bring it to a boil.
In the top pot, add 2-3 tablespoons of loose tea leaves. Pour about 2 cups of the boiling water from the bottom pot into the top one.
Place the top pot over the bottom one and let it brew over low heat for 10-15 minutes. This creates a concentrated tea base.
To serve, pour some of the tea concentrate into a glass, filling it about a third of the way. Then, top it up with hot water from the bottom pot. Adjust the ratio depending on how strong you like your tea.

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Notes

Use good quality loose-leaf tea for the best flavor. I personally love adding a tablespoon of earl grey tea for a stronger aroma.
Using distilled water or bottled water will give you a richer and smoother taste.
Don't rush the brewing process, letting the tea steep slowly is key to getting the right taste.
Don't place the small teapot on direct heat, as it will spoil the color and the taste of Turkish tea.
Make sure the water is boiling when adding over the tea leaves.
Invest in a two-tiered teapot, as it gives Turkish tea its depth and flexibility.
Serve Turkish tea in small tulip-shaped glasses, it will never taste the same in a china cup or a thick water glass.