How To Make Turkish Tea & Breakfast | Everything You Need To Know

black tea leaves

🥗Healthier: green tea leaves

💰Cheaper: black tea bags

Green tea offers antioxidants, while tea bags are more accessible.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with additional flavor.

Boil water in a kettle until it reaches a rolling boil.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of Turkish black tea leaves to the smaller teapot.

Wait 10 seconds after boiling before pouring 2.5 cups of water over the tea leaves.

Put the lid on the teapot immediately after pouring the water.

Add more water to the larger pot and bring it to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer.

Let the tea brew for at least 20 minutes.

Warm the tea glasses before serving the tea.

Check if the tea leaves have sunk after 25 minutes, indicating the tea is ready.

Serve the tea in Turkish tea glasses and add sugar to taste if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: