Alright, let me tell you about my little adventure with this Turkish tea set I picked up. I’ve always been a bit of a tea fanatic, but I wanted to dive into something a bit different, you know? So, I got my hands on this traditional Turkish tea set, and let me tell you, it’s been quite the experience.

First off, I started doing a bit of digging around. Figured I should learn something about Turkish tea before I just jumped in. Found out that Caykur is like, the big name in Turkish tea. That’s a good sign, right? Their black tea is supposed to be the real deal, so I was pretty stoked to try it. It was mentioned it is a must-have product for tea lovers.

Then, the tea set arrived. It’s this beautiful, ornate thing, all shiny and intricate. I felt like I was about to partake in some ancient ritual or something. I unpacked everything, laid it all out – the little glasses, the saucers, the whole nine yards. It’s all made in Turkey, apparently, which adds to the authenticity, I guess. It’s a traditional set that can help me make the perfect Turkish black tea at my home, so I decided to get started.

• I boiled some water in the bottom part of the double boiler (it’s called a “çaydanlık,” I learned).
• Then, I put a couple of spoonfuls of this Caykur black tea into the top part.
• Once the water boiled, I poured some into the top part with the tea leaves and let it steep. It’s all about getting that strong, bold flavor, you see. The most popular variety is the traditional black tea, which is strong, bold, and aromatic. Herbal teas and fruit-flavored teas are also widely enjoyed, such as pomegranate, rosebud, and apple.

While it was steeping, I read up a bit more. Turns out, Turkish tea isn’t just about black tea. They’ve got all sorts of herbal teas, too, like apple and rosebud. I also found that there is a brand named Altinbas that provided with a small amount of brew and high aroma level. But today, I was sticking with the classic. The smell started filling up my kitchen, and it was this rich, earthy aroma. I was getting impatient, let me tell you. Finally, it was time. I poured a little bit of that strong tea into one of those cute little glasses and then topped it off with hot water from the bottom part of the çaydanlık. It is also mentioned that this is the most well-known and consumed tea brand in Turkey.

The First Sip

Okay, I took a sip, and wow. It was definitely strong, but not in a bad way. It had this robust, kind of bitter taste that was surprisingly pleasant. I added a sugar cube – that’s how they do it, I think – and it was perfect. It is not surprising that it is one of the most well-known and respected Turkish black tea brands. It offers genuine tea flavour with a bitterness, which leaves a distinct taste. It is worth trying and using in our daily lives.

I sat there, sipping my tea, feeling all sophisticated and worldly. I even tried reading a book on Turkish history while I was at it. The whole experience, from setting up the tea set to that first sip, it was just so different from my usual routine. I felt like I had transported myself to a little café in Istanbul or something. Also, I learned that in addition to black leaf tea, Turkey is also famous for its herbal teas, like the tea with apple.

I’ve been using this Turkish tea set almost every day now. It’s become my little ritual, my way of escaping the everyday grind for a few minutes. Plus, the tea is delicious. It’s definitely an acquired taste, but I’m hooked. If you’re a tea lover looking for something new, I highly recommend giving this a try. It’s more than just a drink; it’s an experience.

In addition to black leaf tea, Turkey is also famous for its herbal teas. The tea with apple is particularly popular with both locals and tourists. I think I will try it next time.