Turkish Tea (Çay) with Lemon and Honey

A strongly brewed Turkish black tea served in traditional tulip-shaped glasses, perfect for a warming and comforting beverage. Enjoy with a slice of lemon and a drizzle of honey for a touch of sweetness and citrus.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Calories

80 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.38/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Dietary:

Gluten-Free

Mood:

Comfort Food

Ingredients

Servings

4tablespoonsLoose Leaf Turkish Black Tea(Rize tea is a common type of Turkish black tea)

£0.75

6cupsWater(Divided)

1Lemon(Sliced into thin wedges)

£0.50

To tasteHoney(Optional, for sweetening)

£0.25

Total Cost

£1.50

£0.38 per serving

Instructions

1.
If using a traditional Turkish teapot (Çaydanlık): Fill the bottom pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.
2.
If using two separate pots: Fill a large pot with 4 cups of water and bring to a boil. In a smaller pot, add the loose leaf tea.
3.
Once the water boils, pour about half of the boiling water over the loose leaf tea in the upper pot of the Çaydanlık (or into the smaller pot). Add 2 cups of cold water to the now emptied lower pot of the Çaydanlık (or continue using the larger pot).
4.
Place the upper pot (or smaller pot with tea) on top of the lower pot (or move the smaller pot to a burner near the larger pot) and reduce heat to low. Allow the tea to steep for at least 15 minutes. The steam from the boiling water in the bottom pot will gently brew the tea in the top pot.
5.
To serve, pour a small amount of the concentrated tea from the top pot into each tulip-shaped glass (about 1/4 to 1/3 full).
6.
Top off each glass with hot water from the bottom pot (or larger pot), adjusting the ratio of tea to water to your preference. The color should be a deep reddish-brown.
7.
Serve immediately with a slice of lemon and a drizzle of honey (optional).
8.
Enjoy sipping your Turkish tea slowly!

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (380g)

80 kcal / 335 kJ

Carbs

21.3g

8% of RDA

Fat

0.1g

0% of RDA

Protein

0.3g

1% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0.2 g

1% of RDA

Sugar

20.1 g

22% of RDA

Sodium

3 mg

Saturated Fat

0 g

Chef's Tips

The longer the tea steeps, the stronger it will be. Adjust the steeping time to your taste.

The ratio of tea concentrate to hot water can be adjusted to achieve your desired strength. More tea concentrate will result in a stronger brew.

Traditionally, Turkish tea is served without milk. Lemon and honey are the common accompaniments.

Use filtered water for the best taste.

Cooking Equipment

Turkish Tea Pot (Çaydanlık) or two pots - one larger than the other

Stove

Tea cups (small tulip-shaped glasses)

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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