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Try SavoraAuthentic Turkish Tea (Çay)
Experience the heart of Turkish hospitality with this simple yet essential tea recipe. Served in elegant tulip-shaped glasses, Turkish tea, or Çay, is a constant companion throughout the day and a symbol of warmth and friendship. This recipe ensures a perfectly brewed cup every time.
Ingredients
- Loose Leaf Black Tea2 tablespoons
- Water6 cups
- 2-3 per serving (optional) Sugar cubes
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Fill the bottom chamber of a Turkish double teapot (çaydanlık) with water and bring to a boil.
Once boiling, transfer about 2 cups of the boiling water to the top chamber, then add the loose leaf black tea to the top chamber.
Reduce the heat to low and allow the tea to steep for at least 15-20 minutes. The longer it steeps, the stronger the tea will be.
To serve, pour the strong tea concentrate from the top chamber into the small tulip-shaped glasses, filling each glass about one-third to halfway full.
Top off the glasses with hot water from the bottom chamber, adjusting the strength to your preference.
Serve hot with sugar cubes on the side for those who prefer a sweeter taste.
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