Step by Step
1
Prepare the Çaydanlık
Fill the large bottom pot of your çaydanlık (double-tiered Turkish teapot) with 1 liter of cold water. Place it on the stove and bring the water to a rolling boil.
⏱ 10 min
2
Add Tea Leaves to Top Pot
While the water is heating, place 4 tablespoons of Turkish black tea leaves into the smaller top pot of the çaydanlık. Ensure the tea leaves are dry and evenly spread.
⏱ 2 min
3
Initial Steep
Once the water in the bottom pot is boiling, carefully pour about 250 ml of the hot water over the tea leaves in the top pot. Just enough to cover the leaves and allow them to begin steeping.
⏱ 1 min
4
Continue Brewing
Refill the bottom pot with fresh cold water, almost to the top. Place the top pot (with the tea leaves and hot water) back onto the bottom pot. Reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
⏱ 2 min
5
Slow Brew
Allow the tea to brew slowly for at least 15-20 minutes. The steam from the gently boiling water in the bottom pot will slowly steep the tea in the top pot, developing its rich color and flavor. Do not boil the top pot directly.
⏱ 20 min
6
Serve Turkish Tea
To serve, pour a portion of the concentrated tea (demli çay) from the top pot into a small, tulip-shaped tea glass. Then, dilute it with hot water from the bottom pot to achieve your desired strength. Serve immediately, optionally with sugar cubes.
⏱ 5 min
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