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All about Turkish Tea
Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Turks are huge consumers of “Cay”, which means tea in the Turkish language. Any time you visit a Turkish household you will be offered a cup of tea. In turkey, offering tea is regarded as a sign of hospitality. Statistically, Turks are Europe’s largest consumers of tea.
Turkish Tea and society
It is common to see tea houses in Turkey. Tea is not only a good alternative to coffee in terms of price but also health benefits. In the late 19th century, tea consumption spread after the governor of Adana published a pamphlet outlining the benefits of tea. The high rate of tea consumption can be attributed to its availability in all social places. In rural regions of turkey, Tea houses are social places where people meet and exchange information and gossip. In urban areas, there are tea gardens. Tea gardens are places where families and friends, as well as corporate groups, can meet for social outings.
Production of Turkish Tea
Although drinking tea is a deeply ingrained custom in turkey, production of tea only began in the 20th century. Attempts to grow tea in the 19th century bore no fruits. A government intervention in 1924, where laws were passed about cultivating tea in the Black Sea Region, was a success. Tons of tea seeds were exported and by the late 1930s tea nurseries were nurtured in the region. In 1940, the government further enforced tea growing by protecting the rights of farmers. Today, tea growing is a significant economic activity in turkey. The country produces enough tea for domestic consumption and export.
How to make Turkish tea
To make Turkish tea you need the tea itself and water. There are many brands of tea in Turkey. The government owned Caykur is the most common and the oldest tea brand. Regardless of the brand always check the expiry date. The tea should also be well packed so that it is not in contact with humidity and other odors.
Turkish tea is prepared in a special teapot called the Caydanlik. The Caydanlik is a double pot that consists of two pots, one on top of the other. Water is put in the bottom pot while the tea is put in the upper pot. The amount of water is up to you, but the tea has to be measured according to the number of people consuming it. The Turkish put one spoon of tea per person.
After putting the desired amount of tea in the top pot, add water to the bottom pot. Boil the water. After the water is boiled, add some of the water to the top pot. Lower the heat to minimum and leave the pots on the fire for 10-15 minutes.
Serving Turkish tea
Turkish tea is served in transparent Turkish tea glass cups placed on small plates. Some of the water in the top pot is poured into the cup. The cup is the filled by the water in the bottom pot. A strainer is used to trap the loose tea leaves.
Tea is an important part of the Turkish culture. Tea is cheap and has many health benefits. The next time you go to Turkey, please do not turn down an offer of tea.
Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Turks are huge consumers of “Cay”, which means tea in the Turkish language. Any time you visit a Turkish household you will be offered a cup of tea. In turkey, offering tea is regarded as a sign of hospitality. Statistically, Turks are Europe’s largest consumers of tea.
Turkish Tea and society
It is common to see tea houses in Turkey. Tea is not only a good alternative to coffee in terms of price but also health benefits. In the late 19th century, tea consumption spread after the governor of Adana published a pamphlet outlining the benefits of tea. The high rate of tea consumption can be attributed to its availability in all social places. In rural regions of turkey, Tea houses are social places where people meet and exchange information and gossip. In urban areas, there are tea gardens. Tea gardens are places where families and friends, as well as corporate groups, can meet for social outings.
Production of Turkish Tea
Although drinking tea is a deeply ingrained custom in turkey, production of tea only began in the 20th century. Attempts to grow tea in the 19th century bore no fruits. A government intervention in 1924, where laws were passed about cultivating tea in the Black Sea Region, was a success. Tons of tea seeds were exported and by the late 1930s tea nurseries were nurtured in the region. In 1940, the government further enforced tea growing by protecting the rights of farmers. Today, tea growing is a significant economic activity in turkey. The country produces enough tea for domestic consumption and export.
How to make Turkish tea
To make Turkish tea you need the tea itself and water. There are many brands of tea in Turkey. The government owned Caykur is the most common and the oldest tea brand. Regardless of the brand always check the expiry date. The tea should also be well packed so that it is not in contact with humidity and other odors.
Turkish tea is prepared in a special teapot called the Caydanlik. The Caydanlik is a double pot that consists of two pots, one on top of the other. Water is put in the bottom pot while the tea is put in the upper pot. The amount of water is up to you, but the tea has to be measured according to the number of people consuming it. The Turkish put one spoon of tea per person.
After putting the desired amount of tea in the top pot, add water to the bottom pot. Boil the water. After the water is boiled, add some of the water to the top pot. Lower the heat to minimum and leave the pots on the fire for 10-15 minutes.
Serving Turkish tea
Turkish tea is served in transparent Turkish tea glass cups placed on small plates. Some of the water in the top pot is poured into the cup. The cup is the filled by the water in the bottom pot. A strainer is used to trap the loose tea leaves.
Tea is an important part of the Turkish culture. Tea is cheap and has many health benefits. The next time you go to Turkey, please do not turn down an offer of tea.