Turkish Tea - Çay
Turkish Tea, or Çay, is a strong black tea with a rich flavor, strong aroma, and a beautiful deep red color.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 0.1kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon loose-leaf black tea
- 5 cups filtered water
- 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.
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
Calories: 0.1kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.002mg