Turkish Tea - Çay
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Turkish Tea - Çay
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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
- 3 tablespoon black tea loose-leaf
- 5 cups water filtered
- sugar (optional)
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.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
0.1kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
0.02g
(0%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
3mg
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.002mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 01 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 0.1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.002mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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